If you are asking this, chances are that you have never visited Mexico City. Short Answer: it is an awesome city and we hope you use our wedding as an excuse to explore and experience something new. CDMX is the capital of Mexico and the fifth-largest city in the world. The amazing city brings together the thriving cosmopolitan vibe of the 21st century wrapped in the charm of its colonial past. With an unmatched food scene, gorgeous parks, art, and more museums than anywhere in the world (after London), there is something for everyone to enjoy. For those who have never visited, imagine Madrid, Mexico, and Los Angeles had a baby! Give yourself enough time to explore all of the wonderful things the city has to offer and be sure to check out our recommendations in the other tab! For us, sharing our big day with our family and friends is a priority. Besides all the food, culture, and architecture that Mexico City offers, it is also fun, accessible, and affordable. In essence, we wanted to make things as easy as possible for our guests to make it to the wedding. Mexico City offers a new city (for most) with direct flights that wont break the bank. By now you know us well enough to know we like variety and options, wherein Mexico City offers whatever you are looking for in a destination. Lastly, the wedding venue, Casino Espanol, is a nod to our Spanish ancestry as it is one of many social clubs founded around the world, including a Casino Espanol in Havana, Cuba.
We recommend that everyone arrive on Thursday, October 20, 2022, to give yourself enough time to explore all of the great things the city has to offer and eat all the tacos possible. Arriving early will also provide you some time to adapt to the elevation. Welcome party is Friday, October 21, 2022, at 8:00 PM. Wedding is Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 6:00 PM.
Areas of interest in Mexico City are Polanco, Reforma, and Historica. Historica: The wedding and wedding party will be in Historica, which is the historic aspect of Mexico City filled with old churches, the Zocalo government center, old rooftops, and historic architecture. Reforma: The downtown/brickell of Mexico City with many businesses, high-end hotels, stock market, and other commercial businesses. Expect to see many names that you are already familiar with and tall buildings with modern architecture that one would expect in a city's financial district. Polanco: The rodeo drive/design district of Mexico City. This area is packed with high-end restaurants, designer shops, rooftop bars, and parks. This area is nice for afternoon walking and shopping or special dinner event. Expect to see mid-height open architecture.
UBER is perfectly safe and recommended. There are private drivers that can be booked as well, but the quickest form of travel would be UBER.
NO, Mexico does NOT require a test or proof of vaccine for entry. As of June 12, 2022, the USA is lifting its requirement that international travelers test negative for coronavirus before flying to the USA. We recommend checking with your airline to confirm what is required. We will continue to update this FAQ!
NO. PLEASE ONLY DRINK BOTTLED WATER. To be extra safe, also use tap water to brush your teeth. Keep in mind that restaurants are required to use filtered ice when serving drinks so no need to worry about ice!
We love all of your children, but we kindly ask that only immediate family and guests old enough to consume tequila attend the wedding events! Thank you for understanding.
Like any large city, certain parts of Mexico City are known to be dangerous, but Mexico City itself is safe.
Credit cards are accepted in Mexico City. (Exchange rates and fees will vary depending on your card). However, you should carry some cash wherever you go, as smaller merchants or street vendors may not accept cards. US Dollars are accepted, but you will receive a better exchange rate if you use pesos.
Daily high temperatures are around 73°F, rarely falling below 67°F or exceeding 78°F. Be sure to check the forecast before the trip. *Remember that the welcome party is outdoors on a rooftop!*