Top 10 Things To Do In Mexico City! (Watch Before You Go)

Mexico City is among the world’s leading capital cities that offers tourists a host of exciting places of interest. Having evolved as the largest metropolitan in the Western Hemisphere, it is always possible to find something to do. 

1. Wander the Historic Center

The designation of a UNESCO World Heritage site, Mexico City’s Centro Histórico is where the city started and the beating pulse of the capital is currently located. Enjoy walking around commercial zones such as pedestrian zones to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Zócalo – the main square, the National Palace, and the ruins of the Templo Mayor. The only way to feel the pulse of the central business district is by roaming.

2. Visit the College of Anthropology and Archaeology

One of the most amazing museums in Mexico and perhaps in the Americas, the National Museum of Anthropology is a perfect place for learning about ancient Mexican cultures. Visit the museums to see the artifacts and ruins of great civilizations such as the Aztecs, Maya, Olmec, and other less-known societies. For the visitors, there are opportunities to see Sun Stone, Olmec’s stone heads, as well as, the restored models of the temples.

3. Cherish the Arts and Culture

He is not wrong in asserting that there is a spirited arts culture in Mexico City today. Go to the museum that depicts the works of famous Mexican painters such as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Also for modern art Soumaya or Jumex Museum. Visit the Theatre Palace of Fine Arts or the National Auditorium and watch one of the performances. Or visit opulent and sophisticated events such as opera, theater, and classical concerts with performers at the best venues in the city.

4. Explore the Neighborhoods

If one moves from the historical city area, Mexico City expands into a huge sea of vibrant districts that have their unique spirit. The modern Roma and Condesa areas are populated with fashionable boutiques, picturesque city parks, and Art Deco buildings. The picturesque town has charming cobbled roads, old-world cafes, and art museums, all of which make for a lovely sojourn. And their home is located there too!

5. Shop the Markets

Nowhere are they as prominent as in Mexico City; after all, the markets, or ‘mercados,’ are emblematic of the city. Browse for crafted items, fruits and vegetables, spices, local meals and snacks, and other products at the gigantic Bazar del Sábado, antiques at La Lagunilla, or specialized stores such as Sonora, selling witchcraft items and Jamaica, selling flowers. The Xochimilco is another flower market, which is located in the water and is situated to the south of the central part of Mexico City.

6. Give a shot to the Street Food Scenes.

When it comes to food, Mexico City is one of the top culinary destinations on the planet, and the street fare is exceptional. Tacos al pastor, churros, tacos, tamales, enchiladas, mole, atole, tamales, flan, pozole – food is in the air and out of the air it beckons. Experience various tasty Mexican dishes at the La Merced market, Roma food stands, El Califa, or Contramar restaurants.

7. Murals & Public Art.

Mexico City, for instance, has more mural art ranging over 1500 and painted on the exterior walls of most buildings in the city. Walk through Roma and Condesa districts to visit such outstanding examples as La Casa Azul which is now blue. Or opt for a dedicated mural or street art tour to grasp the importance of pre-Columbian heritage and the muralist movement that influenced modern Mexico.

8. Relax in Chapultepec Park

It is an expansive green oasis that spans over 1,600 acres with features such as lakes, forests, zoos, and even museums. Take lunch, or a boat for rent, go to the Chapultepec castle, or else watch the magnificent view of Mexico City from Chapultepec hill. Chapultepec is one of the biggest city parks in the territory of the Western Hemisphere and it is indeed a blessing to have such a park in Mexico City, which can get very noisy and crowded.

9. Teotihuacan Day Trip to the City of the Gods

Only twenty-five miles from Mexico City is the largest of the halting places known to the architects of the world, the Pyramids of Teotihuacan. Established over 2,000 years ago, this holy city has giant pyramid-temple structures, such as the Sun and Moon Pyramids. It is possible to take a one-day tour of this historic city that was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its history and culture.

10. Experience the Nightlife

If you think that Mexico City is quiet during the night, you are wrong, as the city only wakes up when the sun sets. Take a tour through the bars in Condesa, Roma, or Polanco districts and enjoy dancing clubs filled with music. Or watch a wrestling fight in lucha libre style along with the rambunctious fans. Regardless of whether you prefer to savor each moment or indulge in some nocturnal adventure, Mexico City coaxes electric energy into the metropolis come nighttime.

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