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I spent a weekend in Mexico City, loved it so much that I came back to visit for two weeks and have been wanting to go back since then! There is so much to love about the city, including the food (Mexican and international), the green spaces (the streets are lined with beautiful trees and greenery) and walkability. It’s a huge city that will take many trips to cover, so the activities below are concentrated in a few areas of the city.
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Things to do in Mexico City
Roma, La Condesa and Hipódromo - Adjacent neighborhoods with walkable tree-lined streets, lots of fun bars and restaurants (several are listed below) and trendy boutiques. Check out Parque México and Parque España for running paths and outdoor workout equipment, to see dogs being trained and for puppy adoptions on the weekends! Avenida Amsterdam is also a nice street circling Parque Mexico that’s good for running, walking or visiting sidewalk cafes.
Centro Historico - As the name implies, this is the historic center of Mexico City. Go to the Zocalo where you can see the Palacio Nacional. Also nearby are the Casa de los Azulejos, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Palacio Postal, which are all beautiful buildings.
Polanco - Upscale neighborhood with shopping and restaurants. Walk around Parque Lincoln, which has statues commemorating Abraham Lincoln and MLK Jr.
Bosque de Chapultepec - A huge, beautiful park more than double the size of NYC’s Central Park. It even has a large zoo and a castle in it! I loved meandering through the park and also running on Avenida Paseo de la Reforma, another beautiful wide street with a sidewalk running through the middle. If you go during the spring, you will see the stunning purple jacaranda trees here and throughout the city.
Museums - Mexico City has tons of museums, including Museo Soumaya, a beautiful, free modern art museum; Museo Nacional de Antropología, in Bosque de Chapultepec; Palacio de Bellas Artes, mentioned above in Centro Historico; Museo de Arte Popular; Museo Nacional de la Revolución; museums on chocolate, tequila and mezcal and many others.
Floating Gardens of Xochimilco - In the neighborhood of Xochimilco (about a 40 minute drive from the other neighborhoods listed here), there is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ride in one of the colorful boats down the canals with a group of friends and buy food either at stalls on the land or from the vendors on the water.
Places to eat & drink in Mexico City
Panadería Rosetta - All-day bakery in Roma Norte.
El Pescadito - There are multiple locations of this casual (cheap!) seafood taco restaurant.
La Azotea - In Centro Historico, a rooftop with fun drinks and views of Alamada Central and the museum next door, Laboratorio Arte Alameda.
Cabanna Polanco - In Polanco, a nice restaurant with reasonable prices serving tacos, tostadas, ceviche and more.
Street corn - Get it on the street as a snack to eat while walking around!
Mezcal - Lots of bars and restaurants have many types of mezcal, which is fun to try.
Oscuro Puro Chocolate y Semillas - Chocolate shop with very friendly owners. I stopped by for some gifts, but you can also hang out for a while trying the chocolate, wine and beer.
Churrería El Moro - Popular spot for churros and hot chocolate.
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