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Where to stay in Mexico City
Best time: Mar-May. Dry, warm, jacaranda trees in bloom (stunning purple canopy). Oct-Nov also great — Dia de los Muertos.
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★ 4.7Suites Coben Apartamentos Amueblados
Colonia Crédito constructor
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★ 4.7Hotel Casa Kavia
Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec 5ª Sección
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★ 4.7Collection O Hotel Concreta 199 Mexico City
Colonia Anáhuac 1ª Sección
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★ 4.7Santa Casa
Roma Norte
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★ 4.7Utopic By Uliv
Colonia Molino del Rey
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★ 4.7Calle Berlin
Colonia General Pedro María Anaya
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★ 4.6Mondrian Mexico City Condesa
Colonia Hipódromo
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★ 4.6Andaz Condesa Mexico City, By Hyatt
Colonia Hipódromo
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★ 4.6Hotel & Villas 7
Colonia Pantitlán
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★ 4.6Holiday Inn Mexico City-Plaza Universidad
Unidad Habitacional Emiliano Zapata
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★ 4.6Ramada By Wyndham Mexico City Santa Fe
Colonia Bejero
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★ 4.6Holiday Inn Hotel And Suites Mexico Felipe Angeles
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Mexico City on the map
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Mexico City, like a local
Don't miss
- Zocalo + Templo Mayor: The heart of the city. Aztec ruins next to a colonial cathedral. Mind-bending layers of history.
- Chapultepec Castle: Hilltop castle with city views. Houses the National History Museum. Walk through Chapultepec Park.
- Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul): Book weeks ahead. Small but deeply personal. Coyoacan is charming for lunch after.
- Xochimilco: Floating gardens on trajineras (colourful boats). Mariachi bands float alongside. Bring snacks and drinks.
Where to eat
- Tacos al pastor from a street stand: The spinning spit, the pineapple, the tiny tortillas. This is CDMX's soul food. El Huequito or any busy taqueria.
- Mercado Roma or Mercado de San Juan: Food markets with everything. Exotic meats at San Juan, hipster food hall at Roma.
- Cafe de Tacuba: Operating since 1912. Enchiladas, mole, tamales in a beautiful tiled dining room.
Do this
- Dia de los Muertos (Nov 1-2): Altars, marigolds, face paint, parade. The city transforms. Book accommodation months ahead.
- Lucha libre at Arena Mexico: Masked wrestling. Buy cheap seats, get a beer, scream with everyone. Friday nights.
- Sunday in Coyoacan: Markets, street performers, churros, the plaza. Locals do this — so should you.
Local tips
- Altitude is 2,240m: you'll feel it. Take it easy day one. Stay hydrated.
- Street tacos are safe and delicious. If the taqueria is busy, the food is fresh. Trust the crowd.
- Didi (Chinese ride-share app) often has better prices than Uber here
- Roma Norte and Condesa are the neighbourhoods for cafes, restaurants, and walking. Base yourself there.
Know before you go
Best time
Mar-May. Dry, warm, jacaranda trees in bloom (stunning purple canopy). Oct-Nov also great — Dia de los Muertos.
Getting around
Metro is huge and cheap (5 pesos). Uber/Didi work well. Metrobus for main corridors. Walkable in Roma, Condesa, Centro. Traffic is bad — metro or walk when possible.
Airport
MEX
Language
Spanish. Limited English outside tourist-heavy areas. Basic Spanish goes a long way and is appreciated.
Money
MXN (peso). Cards widely accepted in Roma, Condesa, Polanco. Cash needed in markets and taquerias. ATMs everywhere.
Safety
Tourist areas (Roma, Condesa, Polanco, Coyoacan, Centro) are safe. Use Uber at night. Avoid Tepito and some outer colonias. Don't hail random cabs — use apps or sitio taxis.
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