Things To Do
Chapultepec Castle
The historic castle hosts the National History Museum. On top of the Cerro del Chapulín, as one of the highest points within the Valley of Mexico the terrace has sweet views of the city. Having been the residence of an emperor and a series of presidents, it now houses a unique and beautiful museum. Recommended to book tickets in advance online.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Also known as "Casa Azul", it’s where Frida Kahlo was born, raised, lived, and died. Visitors can view paintings by Kahlo and her husband, Diego Rivera.
Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo
Founded by Ruffino Tamayo in 1981, when the Mexican artist donated his own works, in addition to a massive collection of international contemporary art, with the goal of showcasing 20th-century art for the public. Guided tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
Parque México
Leafy, 22-acre urban park known for its art deco architecture, a walking path, playground & dog run. Surrounded by restaurants, ice cream, coffee shops, and retail. One of our favorite parts of Mexico City! Nice to just walk around. Grab a Churro at Churreria del Morro. Admire all the dogs somehow behaving off leash/20 dogs being walked by one trainer.
The Angel of Independence
Take a Turibus! Located in Reforma area.
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Holds the world's largest collection of ancient Mexican artifacts. Located in Bosque Chapultepec Park.
Floating Gardens of Lake Xochimilco
Go there with beers and tequila, sunscreen & snacks and rent a trajinera (boat tour) to drink during the paseo. Quesadillas are really good in Xochimilco.
Bosque de Chapultepec
Chapultepec, more commonly called "Bosque de Chapultepec" (Chapultepec Forest), is one of the largest city parks in the Western Hemisphere, measuring in total just over 1,695 acres. Park features long trail systems, vendors & food, museums, lakes, etc.
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Former home and studio of Pritzker-Prize-winning architect Luis Barragán, frequented by architecture and design lovers. Tickets must be purchased in advance online.
Churrería El Moro
* There are shops in Roma, Centro Historico, Condesa, Polanco, and Cuauhtémoc.* Churros dipped in chocolate!
Museo Jumex
Opened in Polanco in 2013, Museo Jumex is the newest contemporary art museum on the scene with works by artists such as Andy Warhol & Damien Hirst.
Teotihuacán Pyramids
Ancient Mesoamerican pyramids of Teotihuacán, about an hour outside Mexico City. Look for a guided tour- expect a day trip! You could explore on your own as well. There is also an incredible hot air balloon tour over Teotihuacán. This site once served as the largest city in the pre-Columbian Americas. It is thought that during the first millennium A.D. the city had around 125,000 people, including the Otomi, Zapotec, Mixtec, Maya, and Nahua. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lucha Libre
Lucha libre is held at two different indoor venues depending on the day of the week. You can watch at Arena México on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays in or at Arena Coliseo on Saturdays. The Lucha Libre is definitely worth seeing if you can make it! They have great micheladas at the arena. You can book taco and lucha libre tours on Airbnb. They give you history of the lucha libre before you go in so you can appreciate it more. They also purchase the tickets so you don’t have to worry about it.
Museo Soumaya
Even if you don’t go inside, worth walking by, the exterior is incredible! This museum is free and houses over 66,000 pieces of art. Museo Soumaya showcases a significant private art collection in Latin America, spanning over thirty centuries. It features notable Western art, Mesoamerican artifacts, and Asian ivory. The collection includes Rodin's prominent pieces, Impressionist landscapes, European Avant-garde, and Mexican art from various periods. The museum presents numismatics, textiles, photography, and advertising prints. Inspired by Carlos Slim's vision of accessibility, Museo Soumaya aims to enrich and share art, culture, and history with all.
Mercado Roma
Several different eateries within the Mercado as well as some shops. They teach bachata and salsa lessons here most nights. You can just show up and pay cash at the door or sign up in advance on Airbnb.