Aztec ruins, world-class museums and street food
Mexico City
Ciudad de México · Aztec roots under a sprawling modern capital
Built on the ruins of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, Mexico City is a vast, altitude-high metropolis of grand plazas, leafy neighborhoods and extraordinary museums. Ancient pyramids, muralist masterpieces and taquerias all share the same electric streets.
Top sightsSights
Zocalo & Cathedral
One of the world’s largest squares, ringed by colonial landmarks.
Templo Mayor
Excavated Aztec temple ruins in the heart of the city.
Teotihuacan
Massive Pyramids of the Sun and Moon just outside town.
Frida Kahlo Museum
The cobalt-blue Coyoacan house of the famed painter.
Chapultepec
A huge park with a castle and the Anthropology Museum.
What to eatFood
Tacos al pastor
Spit-roasted pork with pineapple on small corn tortillas.
Chiles en nogada
Stuffed poblano chiles in walnut sauce, a national dish.
Churros
Fried dough sticks dusted in sugar, dipped in chocolate.
Good to know
- The city sits at 2,240m — take it easy on your first day.
- Use the Metro and official app-based taxis to beat traffic.
- Sunday is best for the car-free Reforma bike lanes.
Getting there
Benito Juarez (MEX) and Felipe Angeles (NLU) airports serve the capital; the Metro connects MEX to the center.
Next city
Cancún