Mexico City Mini Guide
This sprawling, incredible city is sure to delight and surprise you.
But with it’s enormous size and overwhelming amount of options, there’s a few essential tips you should know before your first visit.
Choose the Right Neighborhood
Best neighborhoods to stay are Condesa (cute art-deco buildings & very safe) or Roma (very hip: tons of street art, bars, museums) but avoid Doctores.
Try all the street food
Especially tacos al pastor, so good! For street food, always eat where it’s busy, avoid ice in your drinks and don’t eat anything that looks like it’s been sitting there for awhile
Not a walkable city – use Uber!
Mexico City is huge (22 million people!!) and very spread out.
It’s not a very walkable city so plan your itinerary wisely or you’ll spend a lot of time driving back and forth.
Ubers are super cheap (way less than taxis) but you’ll need cell data to call Ubers and access maps.
Get an e-sim for data
You can get a cheap e-sim plan with Airalo so you have data.
You’ll avoid high roaming charges, not need to fuss with a physical sim/change your number.
Don’t miss the Frida Kahlo Museum
Located inside her old house, “the Blue House” is popular and gets crowded but still is worth the visit. Just get your ticket in advance, they sell out!
Cruise the waterways in Xochimilco
These colorful boats will take you through “the venice of Mexico”. Many of the tours serve Mexican food & play live music.
Don’t drink the tap water
Travel with a filtered water bottle and mindful of ice cubes in drinks!
Favorite Mexico City Hotel: Orchid House Polanco
This hotel is so dreamy. I absolutely loved my stay here. The vibe is laid-back yet luxurious.
Top 3 Mexico City Instagram Spots
All three of these locations are within walking distance of each other and make for a great photo shoot route.
1. Cactus Garden next to the Mexico City Cathedral
2. Palace of Fine Arts
This iconic building of Mexico City is a must see!
3. Casa de los Azulejos or “The House of Tiles”
The oldest part of the building was originally constructed as a small palace in the late 1500’s by Don Damian Martinez. This historic building is absolutely stunning!
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