Things To Do
Neighborhoods
Coyoacán - cobblestoned streets and gorgeous central square, home to Frida Khalo La Roma - an artsy neighborhood filled with boutique shops, breweries, cafes and is perfect for walking La Condesa - the elegant sister of La Roma, Condesa is filled with airy cafes, lush tree-lines streets, and home to the famous Calle Amsterdam fill of shops and restaurants Polanco - the “Beverly Hills” of Mexico City, this neighborhood is all about luxury San Ángel - deep in the south of the city, this stunning oasis is home to “Bazaar Sabado” a famed Saturday market not to be missed
Restaurants
CDMX a foodie’s paradise, with a diverse culinary scene that has something for everyone. From farm-fresh produce and street food to Michelin star restaurants, the cuisine is sure to surprise and delight! We have put together a FEW of the places we love as well as some that are still on our list. We hope this helps as you embark on your culinary journey.
Where to Dine
Breakfast - Panadería Rosetta - delicious pastries in Roma Norte -Madre Café - chic terrace in Roma Norte -Eno - brunch sport from chef Enrique Olvera of Pujol -Sanborns - casual restaurant within a department store. Francisco’s childhood favorite! -Lalo! - classic Mexican breakfast Lunch/Dinner -Contramar - great lunch spot for seafood in Condesa -Masala & Maíz - Indian-Mexican fusion -Cuerno Masaryk - Polanco -Pujol - the most famous restaurant in CDMX -Quintonil - chef who left Pujol and started his own fine dining establishment -Rosetta - Roma Norte -El Parnita - casual Mexican food -San Ángel Inn - traditional Mexican in an old hacienda near Coyoacán -Botánico - Condesa -La Ópera -El Cardenal
Top Attractions
Centro Histórico - contains the Zocalo, Templo Mayor, Cathedral and Bellas Artes Chapultepec Park - visit the castle and try a paddle boat in the lagoon Arena Mexico - See a lucha libre wrestling match in this famed hall (Tuesdays and Fridays) La Ciudadela Artisanal Market - incredible selection of handmade goods from across Mexico Ballet Folklorico - Famous dance performance in Bellas Artes with performances on Wednesdays Floating Gardens of Xochimilco - take a Trajinera ride down canals stretching more than 100 square miles El Bazar Sábado - indoor and outdoor handicraft market in the historic San Ángel neighborhood
Museums
Anthropology Museum - the most impressive museum in Mexico city. Requires multiple days to see all the exhibits Museo Tamayo - contemporary art museum next to the Anthropology museum Museo de Arte Popular - incredible museum filled with folk art and some impressive alebrijes Dolores Olmedo - this museum should be your top pick if you love Diego Rivera and Freida Kahlo Frida Kahlo Home - make sure you book a ticket in advance Museo Soumaya - a free museum owned by billionaire Carlos Slim in Polanco Museo Jumex - Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, Gabriel Orozco, Jeff Koons, and Marcel Duchamp all have art in this impressive museum