Mexico City is a high-altitude capital where ancient foundations, colonial plazas and big museums share the same streets. Spend a day in the historic centre, then stroll the tree-lined avenues of Roma and Condesa for cafes, markets and parks.
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10:04 Metropolitan Cathedral · Morning · 30–60 min4–5 min walk
10:38 Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución) · Morning · 15–45 min11–14 min walk
11:04 Torre Latinoamericana · Morning · 45–90 min2–3 min walk
11:51 Palace of Fine Arts · Morning · 1–2 h5–7 min walk
12:56 Alameda Central · Midday · 20–45 minAbout 8 min by taxi
13:32 Roma Norte · Midday · 2–3 hAbout 10 min by taxi
15:52 Chapultepec Park · Afternoon · 90–240 min1 min walk
10:31 Chapultepec Castle · Morning · 90–150 min21–27 min walk
12:22 National Museum of Anthropology · Midday · 3–5 hAbout 4 min by taxi
15:30 Polanco · Afternoon · 1–3 h20–26 min walk
16:50 Soumaya Museum · Afternoon · 1–2 hAbout 12 min by taxi
10:54 Diego Rivera Mural Museum · Morning · 30–60 min12–16 min walk
11:36 National Museum of the Revolution · Morning · 60–90 min11–14 min walk
12:47 Paseo de la Reforma · Midday · 30–90 min12–16 min walk
13:29 Angel of Independence · Midday · 10–30 min20–26 min walk
13:59 Mercado Roma · Midday · 45–90 minAbout 14 min by taxi
15:12 Coyoacán · Afternoon · 150–240 minFlights, car rental and airport transfers for your trip: 3 days · 1 adult.
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12 min from Torre LatinoamericanaTampiqueña steak with a chicken enchilada · Centro Histórico
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23 min from Metropolitan CathedralChilaquiles with chicken · Centro Histórico
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33 min from CoyoacánChicken and avocado sandwich · Coyoacán
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44 min from Paseo de la ReformaDr. Zap pizza with courgette flower, fresh ricotta, mozzarella and chives · Alameda, Reforma & Juárez
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54 min from Metropolitan CathedralChicken in mole poblano · Centro Histórico
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64 min from Metropolitan CathedralChilaquiles · Centro Histórico
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28Chicken with mole de Xico, white rice and fried plantain · San Ángel & Ciudad Universitaria
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29Giant quesadilla with cheese and three stew fillings of your choice · Xochimilco & South
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30Chiquitito, espresso with condensed milk and steamed milk · Condesa
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31Koshari (rice, lentils, chickpeas and pasta in spiced tomato sauce) · Coyoacán
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32Typical Duck enchiladas in black moleDuck enchiladas in black mole, soft corn tortillas filled with duck confit and topped with almonds · Condesa
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33Chicken with mole poblano · San Ángel & Ciudad Universitaria
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Per person, paid locally · as of October 2026
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Street taxis run on a meter at a published tariff made of a start charge plus a charge for each stretch of distance or waiting time. Site taxis and radio taxis, booked by phone or from a stand, are priced on higher tariffs. Airport taxis are quoted by zone by the companies authorised at the airport, so it helps to ask the price before you set off.
Typical costs, and how to pay.
Excluding your stay.
| Per person, per day | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | MXN 122 | MXN 149 | MXN 175 |
| Lunch | MXN 197 | MXN 177 | MXN 276 |
| Dinner | MXN 177 | MXN 276 | MXN 624 |
| Drinks | MXN 161 | MXN 254 | MXN 324 |
| Getting around | MXN 20 | MXN 20 | MXN 50 |
| Sights (entry tickets) | MXN 353 | MXN 353 | MXN 353 |
| Total a day | MXN 1,030 | MXN 1,229 | MXN 1,802 |
Sights are counted at the standard entry ticket. Guided tours cost more.
Typical prices, as of October 2026
Cards are accepted in most shops, hotels and larger restaurants. Cash is still widely used at markets, street stalls and small places, and some businesses add a surcharge for card payments.
ATMs run by banks are usually cheaper than stand-alone machines, though many banks also charge foreign cards a fee. If asked, choose to be charged in Mexican Peso. Your own bank may also charge a foreign-use fee. Check with your bank before you go.
Tipping is customary in Mexico City. In a sit-down restaurant about 10 to 15 percent in cash is usual if a service charge is not already on the bill, and for a taxi it is common to round the fare up.
Centro Histórico
Seasons, weather, and the events and holidays that change opening hours, crowds and prices.
Quick answers to common questions.
Plan on several days for the main sights. Allow about 180 to 300 minutes for the National Museum of Anthropology, 180 to 360 minutes for the historic centre, 150 to 240 minutes for Coyoacán and 90 to 180 minutes for Xochimilco. Teotihuacán needs a separate day, usually 300 to 420 minutes at the site alone. As of 26 Oct 2026.
Mexico City sits high in the mountains, so the weather is mild rather than hot. There is a dry season from about November or December to April and a rainy season in the summer months, when showers are often heavy but usually last a couple of hours. Spring and autumn are described as comfortable, and May tends to be the hottest month. Busy periods are around Christmas and New Year, Holy Week and Easter, and the Day of the Dead festivities from late October to early November, when local travellers fill hotels and prices rise. As of 26 Oct 2026.
The Metrobus Line 4 airport service runs to Amajac station on Paseo de la Reforma, usually taking 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic, and the trip costs MXN 30. The Metro station Terminal Aérea is at the first terminal, and a Metro ride costs MXN 5. By road, Centro Histórico is about 13 minutes away in free-flowing traffic and Polanco about 19, but real journeys are usually longer at busy times. Ride apps such as Uber and DiDi also serve the airport. As of 26 Oct 2026.
A Metro ride costs MXN 5 and changes between Metro lines are free. Metrobus is typically MXN 6, Cablebus MXN 7, the light rail MXN 3 and the trolleybus lines MXN 4. The rechargeable Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada is the card used for these services, and it is sold at ticket offices and vending machines in Metro stations. As of 26 Oct 2026.
Tipping is customary but not mandatory. In sit-down restaurants about 10 to 15 percent is usual if a service charge is not already on the bill, and bills marked propina or servicio already include it. Taxi fares are often rounded up, and small tips go to porters, housekeeping and helpers. Tip in cash, in pesos. As of 26 Oct 2026.
Cards are accepted in most shops, hotels and larger restaurants, but cash is still widely used at markets, street stalls, local buses and small places. Some businesses add a surcharge for card payments, and independent street taxis usually take cash only. For cash machines, those attached to bank branches are a straightforward choice, while machines in airports, malls and stations tend to charge more. If a machine offers to charge you in your home currency, choose pesos, and check your own card terms for foreign fees before you travel. As of 26 Oct 2026.
Mexico City charges a lodging tax of 3 percent of the total accommodation price. It is owed by the hotel or host and collected through booking platforms, and it is not charged per person per night. Mexico's standard sales tax, IVA, is 16 percent and applies to restaurant meals. Check whether your booking price includes taxes, because they are sometimes listed separately. As of 26 Oct 2026.
The Luis Barragán House and Studio sells places by advance booking only, on the official ticket site, so book it before planning a day around it. The Torre Latinoamericana sells online tickets for a chosen date and time. The National Museum of Anthropology also sells tickets online, while Teotihuacán sells tickets at the site and no advance booking is needed. The National Palace has usually been visited on a free guided circuit with an official photo ID, and the arrangement can change at short notice. As of 26 Oct 2026.
Mexico uses 127 V at 60 Hz, with plug types A and B, the flat-pin sockets. Many phone and laptop chargers accept this voltage, but visitors from countries with different sockets will need a plug adapter. Check the label on each charger: if it lists a voltage range that includes this one, only the plug shape needs changing.
Spanish is the everyday language of the city. The latest EF English Proficiency Index ranks Mexico number 103 of 123 countries and regions and gives Mexico City a score of 448, where a higher score means stronger English. A few words of Spanish are always appreciated, and the phrases section lists some. As of 26 Oct 2026.
Much of the city costs nothing to enjoy, such as the Zócalo, the Alameda Central and Parque México. The main costs are tickets and meals. For an adult foreign visitor, the National Museum of Anthropology costs MXN 210, Chapultepec Castle MXN 210, the Templo Mayor MXN 210 and the Torre Latinoamericana lookout MXN 220, while a Metro ride costs MXN 5. Prices change, so check each place. As of 26 Oct 2026.
The Metro, Metrobus and Cablebus cover much of the city. A Metro ride costs MXN 5, Metrobus is typically MXN 6 and Cablebus MXN 7, paid with the Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada, which costs MXN 15 for the card itself. Street taxis run on the meter, and ride apps such as Uber, DiDi and inDrive also work in the city. As of 26 Oct 2026.
Several well-known places in the centre are free to enter: the Zócalo, the Alameda Central, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Biblioteca Vasconcelos. Chapultepec Park and Parque México are free open spaces, and the First Section of Chapultepec is closed on Mondays. The Soumaya Museum has free entry as well. Sunday free entry at the national museums is for Mexican nationals and residents, so visitors from abroad usually pay that day. As of 26 Oct 2026.
Teotihuacán, with its ancient pyramids, is usually about 45 to 90 minutes each way by coach from Autobuses del Norte, and the standard adult ticket for foreign visitors costs MXN 210. Puebla takes about 120 to 160 minutes by coach from TAPO, and Cholula, with its pyramid, 115 to 160 minutes; the Cholula archaeological zone is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The Tolantongo caves and river park are a longer trip of about 240 to 270 minutes each way. Each of these usually fills most of a day. As of 26 Oct 2026.
Yes. The Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada is a rechargeable card for the Metro, Metrobus, Cablebus and light rail. The plastic card costs MXN 15 and the balance is added separately, after which a Metro ride paid with the card is MXN 5. It is sold at ticket offices and vending machines in Metro stations and at machines in Metrobus, Cablebus and light rail stations, and stock can run low at busy stations. As of 26 Oct 2026.
Yes, tickets can also be bought online. A standard adult ticket for foreign visitors costs MXN 210, and professional cameras need an extra fee. The museum is closed on Mondays, and Sunday free entry is for Mexican nationals and foreign residents with documents, so tourists usually pay the standard price that day. Allow about 180 to 300 minutes for a visit. As of 26 Oct 2026.
Street taxis run on the meter with a published tariff, and a short ride of a couple of kilometres typically comes to about MXN 17.30, before waiting time and extras. Taxis from a stand (taxi de sitio) and radio taxis start at a higher rate. Independent street taxis usually take cash only, while app-booked taxis are billed to the card in the app. It is usual to round the fare up. As of 26 Oct 2026.
Whether it works depends on the time between your flights, because the trip into the city and back takes a good part of it. The Metrobus Line 4 airport service reaches Paseo de la Reforma in usually 45 to 75 minutes each way, depending on traffic, and costs MXN 30. Centro Histórico is about 13 minutes by road in free-flowing traffic, and usually longer at busy times. If you change terminals, the free Aerotren train links the two terminals and a boarding pass is needed. As of 26 Oct 2026.
Average highAverage lowRainy days
Typical, based on past years. Not a forecast.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 5° | 5 days |
| January is cool and dry, with chilly mornings and evenings and bright afternoons. The Three Kings day on 6 January is a family gift-giving day, and after the holiday weeks the city settles into a calmer rhythm. | |||
| February | 22° | 6° | 4 days |
| February stays dry, with sunny days and cool nights. Purple jacaranda trees begin to flower from February, and the city's art fairs usually gather in the first part of the month. | |||
| March | 24° | 7° | 7 days |
| March is warm and dry, with clear skies and jacaranda blossom in many streets and parks. A big music festival usually fills the middle of the month, and the spring equinox draws visitors to the ancient city of Teotihuacán. | |||
| April | 25° | 9° | 9 days |
| April is warm and mostly dry, with strong sun, so a hat and sunscreen help. Holy Week often falls in late March or April, when many residents leave town or join processions and the streets and metro are calmer. | |||
| May | 25° | 11° | 13 days |
| May tends to be the hottest month of the year, and the dry season is coming to an end. Mornings are the most comfortable time for walking, and rain becomes more likely as the summer months approach. | |||
| June | 23° | 12° | 19 days |
| June brings the start of the rainy season, usually as heavy showers in the afternoon that pass within a couple of hours. A flower fair in the San Ángel district and the Pride march at the end of the month are the main events. | |||
| July | 22° | 11° | 25 days |
| July is part of the rainy season, with heavy afternoon showers that can flood a street briefly and slow traffic. Plan open-air sights for the morning and keep museums and markets for the wetter part of the day. | |||
| August | 22° | 11° | 24 days |
| August is another rainy month, with showers most afternoons and fresh, green parks. Many visitors fit sightseeing into the mornings and spend the afternoons in museums or covered markets. | |||
| September | 21° | 11° | 22 days |
| September is still wet, but the festive mood takes over on the night of 15 September, when crowds fill the Zócalo for the Cry of Independence. A military parade follows on 16 September, and many shops and sights close or shorten their hours that day. | |||
| October | 21° | 9° | 14 days |
| October is when the autumn calendar fills up, with the book fair, giant alebrije figures, the catrina procession and the first Day of the Dead decorations. Spring and autumn are described as avoiding the extremes of cold and rain, so it is a comfortable month for walking. | |||
| November | 20° | 7° | 7 days |
| November is mild, with cooler evenings. The Day of the Dead festivities peak on 1 and 2 November, a mid-month public holiday makes a long weekend, and a large music festival often fills a weekend in the second half of the month. | |||
| December | 20° | 5° | 3 days |
| December is cool and dry, and nights can drop close to freezing. Pilgrims fill the area around the Basilica of Guadalupe on 12 December, and the Posadas, lights and family gatherings of 16 to 24 December make the city lively but busy. | |||
Mar · Apr · May
Spring is warm and mostly dry, with clear skies and jacaranda blossom from February into early April. A large music festival fills the middle of March, Holy Week closes in on the city in March or April, and May tends to be the hottest month before the rains start.
Jun · Jul · Aug
Summer is the rainy season, with heavy afternoon showers that usually pass within a couple of hours, so mornings suit open-air sights. A flower fair in the San Ángel district and the Pride march mark June, and museums and markets fill the wetter afternoons.
Sep · Oct · Nov
Autumn begins with Independence Day celebrations on the night of 15 September and gradually becomes milder and drier. October and November bring the book fair, the Day of the Dead programme, a motor-racing weekend and a large music festival, so the calendar is full.
Dec · Jan · Feb
Winter is cool and dry, with chilly mornings and nights that can drop close to freezing, but the afternoons are bright. Pilgrims arrive for the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the Posadas and Christmas lights run from 16 to 24 December, and the art fairs gather in early February.
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The holiday is on Monday 16 November in 2026, which makes a long weekend. Check venues for holiday hours.
The festival is held at the motor-racing circuit in the east of the city. Allow extra time for travel on the festival days.
Museums stay open until 22:00 with a changing programme of concerts, screenings and tours. Popular museums can be crowded in the evening.