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In-depth guides to help you plan every aspect of your Mexico City trip — Teotihuacan, the Anthropology Museum, Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo, Mexican food and mezcal, Day of the Dead and day trips

Historic centre & heritage (1)

Zócalo and Templo Mayor guide: the heart of Mexico City — Zócalo and Templo Mayor: hours, entry prices (90 MXN), Diego Rivera murals at th

Zócalo and Templo Mayor guide: the heart of Mexico City

Zócalo and Templo Mayor: hours, entry prices (90 MXN), Diego Rivera murals at the National Palace, and Mexico City's Aztec-to-colonial historical core.

Teotihuacan (4)

Can you climb the pyramids at Teotihuacan? The 2024 ban explained — Since 2024, climbing pyramids at Teotihuacan is banned. Here's what changed, why

Can you climb the pyramids at Teotihuacan? The 2024 ban explained

Since 2024, climbing pyramids at Teotihuacan is banned. Here's what changed, why, what you can still do, and how to plan your visit accordingly.
How to get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City: all transport options — Public bus, Uber, organized tour or balloon package: every way to reach Teotihua

How to get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City: all transport options

Public bus, Uber, organized tour or balloon package: every way to reach Teotihuacan from CDMX with times, costs and honest advice for 2026.
Teotihuacan complete guide: pyramids, history and practical tips — Visit Teotihuacan from Mexico City: hours, tickets, transport and what to see. N

Teotihuacan complete guide: pyramids, history and practical tips

Visit Teotihuacan from Mexico City: hours, tickets, transport and what to see. Note: pyramids can no longer be climbed since 2024. Updated 2026.
Teotihuacan early access vs. hot air balloon: which should you book? — Early entry at Teotihuacan vs. sunrise hot air balloon: honest comparison of cos

Teotihuacan early access vs. hot air balloon: which should you book?

Early entry at Teotihuacan vs. sunrise hot air balloon: honest comparison of cost, experience and what you actually get. Find the right option for your

Frida Kahlo & Coyoacán (2)

Coyoacán walking guide: the best route through the neighbourhood — Walk Coyoacán step by step: Frida Kahlo Museum, Jardín Hidalgo, Coyoacán Market,

Coyoacán walking guide: the best route through the neighbourhood

Walk Coyoacán step by step: Frida Kahlo Museum, Jardín Hidalgo, Coyoacán Market, Viveros park, León Trotsky's house. A half-day or full-day route.
Frida Kahlo Museum guide: everything you need to know — Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) guide: tickets (500 MXN), opening hours, what to

Frida Kahlo Museum guide: everything you need to know

Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) guide: tickets (500 MXN), opening hours, what to see, how long it takes, and how to book before it sells out.

Museums (4)

National Museum of Anthropology guide: what to see and how to plan your visit — Complete guide to the Museo Nacional de Antropología: highlights, room order, ti

National Museum of Anthropology guide: what to see and how to plan your visit

Complete guide to the Museo Nacional de Antropología: highlights, room order, ticket prices, how long to allow and what not to miss. Updated 2026.
Chapultepec Castle guide: Mexico's imperial palace on a hill — Chapultepec Castle guide: the history of Mexico's only imperial residence, what

Chapultepec Castle guide: Mexico's imperial palace on a hill

Chapultepec Castle guide: the history of Mexico's only imperial residence, what to see inside, tickets (95 MXN), hours and how to reach it on foot.
Soumaya Museum guide: free entry, Rodin sculptures and Mexico's Rockefeller collection — Soumaya Museum guide: free entry, 66,000 artworks, Rodin collection and what to

Soumaya Museum guide: free entry, Rodin sculptures and Mexico's Rockefeller collection

Soumaya Museum guide: free entry, 66,000 artworks, Rodin collection and what to actually see. The silver building in Polanco that's genuinely worth your
Templo Mayor guide: the Aztec temple beneath Mexico City's center — Templo Mayor: visiting the Aztec great temple ruins and museum in the Centro His

Templo Mayor guide: the Aztec temple beneath Mexico City's center

Templo Mayor: visiting the Aztec great temple ruins and museum in the Centro Histórico. Tickets, what was found in excavations, and honest tips.

Art and murals (2)

Diego Rivera murals guide: where to find the best works in Mexico City — Diego Rivera's best murals in Mexico City: Palacio Nacional, SEP, Chapultepec, A

Diego Rivera murals guide: where to find the best works in Mexico City

Diego Rivera's best murals in Mexico City: Palacio Nacional, SEP, Chapultepec, Anahuacalli and more. Hours, free entry tips and what each mural depicts.
Palacio de Bellas Artes guide: murals, opera and Mexico City's marble cathedral — Palacio de Bellas Artes complete guide: the murals by Rivera, Orozco and Siqueir

Palacio de Bellas Artes guide: murals, opera and Mexico City's marble cathedral

Palacio de Bellas Artes complete guide: the murals by Rivera, Orozco and Siqueiros, the Folkloric Ballet, architecture, tickets and practical visiting

Xochimilco (3)

Island of the Dolls guide: what it is, how to get there and what to expect — The Island of the Dolls (Isla de las Muñecas) at Xochimilco: the full story of D

Island of the Dolls guide: what it is, how to get there and what to expect

The Island of the Dolls (Isla de las Muñecas) at Xochimilco: the full story of Don Julián, how to reach the island by trajinera, costs and honest tips.
Xochimilco complete guide: canals, trajineras and what to actually expect — Xochimilco's canals, trajineras, Island of the Dolls and ecological zone explain

Xochimilco complete guide: canals, trajineras and what to actually expect

Xochimilco's canals, trajineras, Island of the Dolls and ecological zone explained honestly. How to visit, costs, best times and avoiding tourist traps.
Xochimilco trajinera guide: how to hire a boat, what it costs and what to expect — How to hire a trajinera at Xochimilco: embarcaderos, prices, what vendors sell,

Xochimilco trajinera guide: how to hire a boat, what it costs and what to expect

How to hire a trajinera at Xochimilco: embarcaderos, prices, what vendors sell, tipping, and honest advice on avoiding overcharges. Updated for 2026.

Food and drink (3)

Best food tours in Mexico City: an honest comparison — Honest comparison of Mexico City food tours — tacos, markets, mezcal, cooking cl

Best food tours in Mexico City: an honest comparison

Honest comparison of Mexico City food tours — tacos, markets, mezcal, cooking classes. Real prices, what you get, which tours are worth the money.
Mexico City markets guide: the best mercados for food and culture — Complete guide to Mexico City's best markets — Mercado de la Merced, Jamaica, Me

Mexico City markets guide: the best mercados for food and culture

Complete guide to Mexico City's best markets — Mercado de la Merced, Jamaica, Medellín, Coyoacán, San Juan and more. Hours, what to eat, how to navigate.
Mexico City street food guide: tacos, tlayudas, tamales and more — The honest guide to Mexico City street food — best tacos, quesadillas, tamales,

Mexico City street food guide: tacos, tlayudas, tamales and more

The honest guide to Mexico City street food — best tacos, quesadillas, tamales, tlayudas, markets and stalls by neighbourhood. Real prices in MXN and USD.

Cooking classes (1)

Mexican cooking classes in Mexico City: what to expect and which to book — Honest guide to Mexican cooking classes in Mexico City — what you learn, prices,

Mexican cooking classes in Mexico City: what to expect and which to book

Honest guide to Mexican cooking classes in Mexico City — what you learn, prices, market-to-kitchen formats, which classes offer best value. Real

Mezcal and tequila (1)

Mezcal vs tequila: what to drink in Mexico City and why — Honest guide to mezcal vs tequila in Mexico City — differences, how to taste, wh

Mezcal vs tequila: what to drink in Mexico City and why

Honest guide to mezcal vs tequila in Mexico City — differences, how to taste, where to drink, what to avoid, and which tours are worth your time and money.

Nightlife (2)

Garibaldi and mariachi in Mexico City: the honest guide — Honest guide to Plaza Garibaldi and mariachi in Mexico City — what to expect, ho

Garibaldi and mariachi in Mexico City: the honest guide

Honest guide to Plaza Garibaldi and mariachi in Mexico City — what to expect, how much to pay for a serenade, tourist traps to avoid, and the best evening
Lucha libre guide: how to see a match in Mexico City — Complete guide to lucha libre in Mexico City — Arena México vs Arena Coliseo, ti

Lucha libre guide: how to see a match in Mexico City

Complete guide to lucha libre in Mexico City — Arena México vs Arena Coliseo, ticket prices, what to expect, best seats, and whether guided tours are

Day of the Dead (2)

Day of the Dead in Mexico City: the complete honest guide — Complete guide to Day of the Dead in Mexico City — ofrendas, altars, Mixquic, ce

Day of the Dead in Mexico City: the complete honest guide

Complete guide to Day of the Dead in Mexico City — ofrendas, altars, Mixquic, cemeteries, parades, what to avoid, and how to respect the tradition. Nov
Mixquic Day of the Dead guide: the most authentic vigil near Mexico City — Complete guide to Mixquic's Day of the Dead cemetery vigil — how to get there fr

Mixquic Day of the Dead guide: the most authentic vigil near Mexico City

Complete guide to Mixquic's Day of the Dead cemetery vigil — how to get there from Mexico City, what to expect, timing, respect guidelines, and tour

Day trips (5)

Best day trips from Mexico City: the complete hub guide — Complete guide to the best day trips from Mexico City — Teotihuacán, Puebla, Tax

Best day trips from Mexico City: the complete hub guide

Complete guide to the best day trips from Mexico City — Teotihuacán, Puebla, Taxco, Tepoztlán, Tolantongo and more. Travel times, transport, honest
Puebla and Cholula day trip guide from Mexico City — Day trip guide to Puebla and Cholula from Mexico City — transport, what to see,

Puebla and Cholula day trip guide from Mexico City

Day trip guide to Puebla and Cholula from Mexico City — transport, what to see, mole poblano, Talavera pottery, and the world's largest pyramid. Real
Taxco day trip guide from Mexico City: silver, colonial streets, and caves — Taxco day trip from Mexico City — transport, silver shopping tips, Santa Prisca

Taxco day trip guide from Mexico City: silver, colonial streets, and caves

Taxco day trip from Mexico City — transport, silver shopping tips, Santa Prisca church, Cacahuamilpa caves, and honest advice on what is worth the long
Tepoztlán day trip guide from Mexico City — Complete guide to a Tepoztlán day trip from Mexico City — the pyramid hike, week

Tepoztlán day trip guide from Mexico City

Complete guide to a Tepoztlán day trip from Mexico City — the pyramid hike, weekend market, mezcal bars, temazcal, and transport logistics from CDMX.
Tolantongo hot springs and caves: the complete guide from Mexico City — Complete guide to Grutas de Tolantongo from Mexico City — the hot spring pools,

Tolantongo hot springs and caves: the complete guide from Mexico City

Complete guide to Grutas de Tolantongo from Mexico City — the hot spring pools, caves, river gorge. Transport, entry prices, what to bring, honest

Sightseeing (1)

Mexico City hop-on hop-off bus guide: routes, stops and honest value assessment — Mexico City Turibus and hop-on hop-off options: routes, stops, prices and honest

Mexico City hop-on hop-off bus guide: routes, stops and honest value assessment

Mexico City Turibus and hop-on hop-off options: routes, stops, prices and honest advice on whether the bus saves time or just costs more than the Metro.

Family travel (1)

Mexico City with kids: the honest family guide to CDMX — Mexico City with children: best family-friendly activities, museums, parks, Xoch

Mexico City with kids: the honest family guide to CDMX

Mexico City with children: best family-friendly activities, museums, parks, Xochimilco and Teotihuacan tips, altitude, food safety and neighborhood advice.

Getting around (3)

Getting around Mexico City: metro, Metrobús, Uber and walking — Mexico City transport guide 2026: 12-line metro (5 MXN), Metrobús, Uber/DiDi, Ec

Getting around Mexico City: metro, Metrobús, Uber and walking

Mexico City transport guide 2026: 12-line metro (5 MXN), Metrobús, Uber/DiDi, Ecobici bikes. Which to use when, costs, and the Integrated Mobility Card.
Mexico City airport to city centre: every option explained — Get from Mexico City airport (MEX) to the city centre safely. Uber, DiDi, offici

Mexico City airport to city centre: every option explained

Get from Mexico City airport (MEX) to the city centre safely. Uber, DiDi, official taxis, metro, Metrobús: prices, time, and the taxi scam to avoid.
Where to stay in Mexico City: Roma, Condesa, Polanco, Centro and more — Best neighbourhoods in Mexico City 2026: Roma vs Condesa vs Polanco vs Centro vs

Where to stay in Mexico City: Roma, Condesa, Polanco, Centro and more

Best neighbourhoods in Mexico City 2026: Roma vs Condesa vs Polanco vs Centro vs Coyoacán. Honest comparison of location, safety, vibe, and prices.

Seasonal guides (4)

Best time to visit Mexico City — When to visit Mexico City: dry season Nov–May for sunny skies, Mar–Apr for jacar

Best time to visit Mexico City

When to visit Mexico City: dry season Nov–May for sunny skies, Mar–Apr for jacarandas, Nov 1–2 for Día de Muertos. Month-by-month breakdown inside.
Jacaranda season in Mexico City — Mexico City jacaranda bloom peaks mid-March to April. Best spots: Avenida Amster

Jacaranda season in Mexico City

Mexico City jacaranda bloom peaks mid-March to April. Best spots: Avenida Amsterdam, Roma Norte, UNAM campus, Chapultepec. Exact streets and timing inside.
Mexico City itinerary: how many days do you need? — 3, 4, 5 or 7 days in Mexico City? This guide breaks down what you can realistica

Mexico City itinerary: how many days do you need?

3, 4, 5 or 7 days in Mexico City? This guide breaks down what you can realistically cover, with honest advice on pacing for each trip length.
Mexico City weather month by month — Mexico City weather every month: temperatures, rainfall, sunshine hours. Plan yo

Mexico City weather month by month

Mexico City weather every month: temperatures, rainfall, sunshine hours. Plan your trip with real averages at 2,240 m altitude. No fluff, just data.

Honest Mexico City (5)

Is Mexico City safe? An honest 2026 guide — Is Mexico City safe for tourists? Honest 2026 breakdown by neighbourhood: Roma,

Is Mexico City safe? An honest 2026 guide

Is Mexico City safe for tourists? Honest 2026 breakdown by neighbourhood: Roma, Condesa, Polanco, Centro, Coyoacán, and which areas to avoid after dark.
Mexico City altitude guide: surviving 2,240 m — Mexico City is at 2,240 m (7,350 ft). Mild effects day 1–2: headaches, breathles

Mexico City altitude guide: surviving 2,240 m

Mexico City is at 2,240 m (7,350 ft). Mild effects day 1–2: headaches, breathlessness, fatigue. Practical acclimatisation advice, no scare stories.
Mexico City common scams: what to watch for — Mexico City's most common tourist scams in 2026: fake police, street taxis, ATM

Mexico City common scams: what to watch for

Mexico City's most common tourist scams in 2026: fake police, street taxis, ATM theft, distraction tactics. What each looks like and how to avoid it.
Mexico City tap water and food safety — Do not drink Mexico City tap water. Where street food is safe, what to eat, whic

Mexico City tap water and food safety

Do not drink Mexico City tap water. Where street food is safe, what to eat, which markets are fine, and how to avoid the stomach illness that ruins trips.
Mexico City tourist traps: what to skip and what to book wisely — Mexico City tourist traps in 2026: overpriced tours, mediocre restaurants near s

Mexico City tourist traps: what to skip and what to book wisely

Mexico City tourist traps in 2026: overpriced tours, mediocre restaurants near sites, inflated handicraft stalls. What to avoid and better alternatives.