Mexico City travel guide

Aztec ruins, grand museums and colonial squares in CDMX.

Quick answer

Mexico City is a huge, high-altitude capital layering Aztec ruins, colonial squares and world-class museums. Travelers on TravBuddy plan around the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Chapultepec park, the National Museum of Anthropology and the Templo Mayor, with the Metropolitan Cathedral on the main square.

This Mexico City guide ranks the spots travelers include most in real trips, so you can shape a day-by-day plan across the districts.

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March–May
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Mexico City: quick questions

What are the top things to do in Mexico City?+

Top experiences in Mexico City include Palacio de Bellas Artes, Museo Nacional de Antropología, Templo Mayor Museum, Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral.

What are some offbeat places to visit in Mexico City?+

Beyond the usual spots, travellers in Mexico City also visit Chapultepec Castle, Bosque de Chapultepec.

Where should you eat in Mexico City?+

Popular places to eat in Mexico City include Churrería El Moro, Mercado de Coyoacán.

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Facts on this page are computed from 9 trips planned on TravBuddy and traveler ratings refreshed on 21 July 2026.