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Mexico City travel guide

A giant, cultured capital of markets and museums

The Palacio de Bellas Artes. Photo: Xavier Quetzalcoatl Contreras Castillo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

11h 15mflight from London
MEXnearest main airport
17° in Maywarmest month
10° in Jancoolest month

Mexico City is one of the world's biggest cities, built on the ruins of the Aztec capital. Its historic centre, leafy Roma and Condesa, and arty Coyoacán each have their own feel.

It has more museums than almost anywhere and an amazing food scene. Teotihuacan's pyramids are an hour away.

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What Mexico City is known for

  • The Zócalo

    A vast main square on Aztec ruins.

  • Frida Kahlo

    Her Blue House in Coyoacán.

  • Street tacos

    On every corner.

  • Xochimilco

    Colourful boats on ancient canals.

Top things to do in Mexico City

  1. 1

    National Museum of Anthropology

    Aztec and Mayan treasures.

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  2. 2

    The Frida Kahlo Museum

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  3. 3

    Teotihuacan

    Climb the Pyramid of the Sun.

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  4. 4

    Xochimilco

    A trajinera boat with mariachis.

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Where to stay in Mexico City

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Best time to visit Mexico City

Best value: May–Oct. October to May for dry weather; late October for Day of the Dead.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 11h 15m from London to MEX, and flights from most UK airports.

The metro is cheap; Uber is safe and easy.

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Good to know

  • The altitude (2,240 m) can tire you at first.
  • Don't drink tap water.
  • Many museums close on Mondays.
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Mexico City FAQ

Is Mexico City safe?

The main visitor areas are fine with normal care.

How many days?

Four or five.

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