Amanda loves to plan our trips using Google Maps to pick out all of the places we should visit beforehand. It has been so useful over the years that we make one for our guests for CDMX!
You can view the map here. Many of the same locations have been organized by category below.
Cafes: Quentin, Saint bakery, Cafe Nin, Panaderia Rosetta
Casual: Tacos Don Juan, Taqueria El Greco, Tacos Hola el Guero, Churreria el Moro (multiple locations), Taqueria Califa (multiple locations), Freims, El Turix, Paramo
Upscale: Contramar, Temporal, Rosetta, Azul
Fine dining: Pujol
Bars: Baltra, Ladina Bar, Gin Gin (upscale cocktail spot), Balmori (fun rooftop), El Grifo (mezcal tastings)
Teotihuacan: This is a compound of ancient pyramids about 45 minutes outside of the city. We recommend booking a guided tour so that your transportation is provided and you can learn more from a knowledgeable guide. If possible, go early in the morning to avoid crowds and heat. You’ll be doing a lot of walking so dress appropriately!
Lucha Libre: One of our favorite activities is watching lucha libre, the iconic Mexican wrestling show. The lucha at Arena México only happens on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday so plan accordingly! You can book a guided experience, but we have had plenty of fun just purchasing tickets and going on our own. Buy yourself a mask outside of the stadium and pick a luchador to cheer for — there are cheap beers and snacks inside, and the show lasts several hours.
Zócalo/Centro: This is the historic city center of CDMX. There’s a lot of gorgeous architecture (check out the Palacio Postal — the most stunning post office we’ve seen in a long time!), good cafes and restaurants, and museums. There are also ancient ruins right inside the city. If you’re curious to learn more, check out the museum at Tenochtitlan, Templo Mayor de México.
Bosque de Chapultepec: This is a massive park in the middle of the city. It’s great to stroll around or rent bikes and ride through. There are also several great museums, so just take a look at what might interest you! Castillo de Chapultepec is a gorgeous castle that you can visit if you’re interested in CDMX’s Spanish history, and the Anthropology Museum is widely regarded as one of the best museums in the city.
Coyoacán: This is a small, arty neighborhood in CDMX. Frida Kahlo’s house is here, which is a great little museum if you’re interested in her art — don’t miss the back section with her clothing/influence on fashion! Museo Frida Kahlo is a big attraction so you should buy tickets in advance. The neighborhood itself is very colorful and fun to walk and grab some lunch in. Check out Mercado de Coyoacan to buy some souvenirs or grab some drinks/snacks.