Mexico City

The palimpsest metropolis — Aztec ruins under baroque palaces, world-leading food and murals — the Americas' oldest capital.

MexicoBest time: March–May and October–November

Country

Mexico

Region

North America

Best time

March–May and October–November

75°F / 24°C

Overcast 2 mph

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Things to see & do

Signature attractions and experiences in Mexico City.

historic

Zócalo & Templo Mayor

The great square atop the Aztec ceremonial center.

museum

Frida Kahlo Museum

The Blue House in Coyoacán — book ahead.

park

Chapultepec Park & Castle

A forest twice Central Park's size, with a hilltop castle.

historic

Teotihuacan day trip

Climb the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.

experience

Xochimilco

Painted trajinera boats on Aztec-era canals.

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A closer look

Living guide content for Mexico City — read or listen in 46+ languages.

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Signature events

November

Día de los Muertos

Marigold altars and the great parade.

September

Independence Day (El Grito)

The president's cry from the National Palace.

Getting there & around

The Metro is vast and 5 pesos; use app-cabs at night. Metrobús Line 4 serves the airport.

MEX

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport

large airport

NLU

Felipe Ángeles International Airport

large airport

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Mexico City

Capital and most populous city of Mexico

Mexico City is the capital and largest city of Mexico, as well as the most populous city in North America. It is one of the world's leading cultural and financial centers and, according to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network's 2024 ranking, is classified as an Alpha world city…

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