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Things To Do
Xochimilco
Ride a colorful gondola down the canals of Xochimilco while food vendors, artisans and mariachi bands float past. Tourists can also visit the eerie, purportedly haunted Island of the Dolls.
Frida Kahlo Museum
The former home of Frida Kahlo is now a museum dedicated to her life and work. Buy tickets in advance to avoid a long wait.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
The "Palacio de Bellas Artes", or Palace of Fine Arts, is a cultural centre in Mexico City that was built between 1904 and 1934. The palace contains a large theatre, concert hall, museum of popular arts, and halls and galleries for paintings and other works of art.
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
The Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral was built using the stones that remained from the Templo Mayor which was destroyed in the 1500s by the Spanish. This is one of the largest and oldest cathedrals in the Americas so it’s an impressive albeit tragic monument.
Bosque de Chapultepec
Often referred to as the Central Park of Mexico city, the "Bosque de Chapultepec", or Chapultepec park, is one of the largest city parks in the western Hemisphere and is actually double the size of Central Park, and just like Central Park you could spend a whole day here and still not have seen it all. There's a zoo, multiple museums, a botanical garden, a recreational lake, monuments to Mexican patriots and international heroes, plenty of photo ops, and even an archaeological site, Montezuma's Baths. Make sure to visit Chapultepec Castle while you're here!
Tenochtitlan
Tenochtitlan was the ancient capital of the Aztec empire that flourished between A.D. 1325 and 1521. At the time of the Spanish Conquest, the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan was among the largest cities in the world, with perhaps as many as 200,000 inhabitants. It was largely destroyed by the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés after a siege in 1521, and modern-day Mexico City now lies over much of its remains. Book a tour on Trip Advisor to see what remains of Tenochtitlan.
San Juan Teotihuacán
Built in the year 200 AD, this enormous Mesoamerican site was the sixth-largest city in the world. It features the enormous Pyramid of the Sun connected to the other ruins by the Avenue of the Dead. You can take an organised day trip or catch a public bus to Teotihuacan. For an unforgettable experience, take a Teotihuacan hot air balloon ride.
Bikes and Munchies
Street Food Bike tour in Roma and Condesa or Centro Historico. Tours are $55-$60 depending on which route you choose and are about 4 hours long.
Mexican Food Tours
Walk around beautiful Polanco, during this 3 hours food and cultural experience in Mexico City. Mouthwatering Mexican specialties, flavors, and colors you won’t forget, a foodie’s paradise This company also offers walking food tours in San Angel, Downtown, and a special Tacos and Mezcal food tour. Tours are $75/adult and $35/child.
Travel Blog Websites
There is so much to do in this city, I can only name so much. Here are a few travel blog websites with itineraries, suggestions for things to do, and more details about Mexico City in general. https://www.wheregoesrose.com/5-days-mexico-city-itinerary/ https://www.atasteofkoko.com/mexico/mexico-city-travel https://www.world-archaeology.com/travel/48-hours-in-mexico-city-what-to-do-and-where-to-go/