Historic Center
The heart of the city: the Zócalo, the Templo Mayor, the Cathedral and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. A World Heritage Site.
MEXICO City
Capital of art, history and fine dining
One of the world's great capitals. Mexico City brings together seven centuries of history, from the Templo Mayor to contemporary architecture, a dining scene among the most acclaimed on the planet, more than 150 museums, a world-class contemporary art scene and neighborhoods with a character all their own. And an hour away lies Teotihuacan, the city of the gods.
Accolades
- No. 9 among the best cities in the world — Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2026.
- Quintonil, No. 3 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025.
- Michelin Guide Mexico 2026: 11 starred restaurants in Mexico City; Pujol and Quintonil with two stars.
- UNESCO World Heritage: Historic Center and Xochimilco · Luis Barragán House and Studio · Central University City Campus · Teotihuacan.
Destinations
Polanco
Fine dining, luxury boutiques and first-rate museums; home to Pujol and Quintonil.
Roma and Condesa
Art deco architecture, galleries, cafés and the city's most vibrant dining scene.
Contemporary artSan Miguel Chapultepec · Gallery district
Mexico City's gallery neighborhood and one of the great hubs of Latin American contemporary art, often compared to Chelsea or Mayfair. Within just a few blocks you will find Kurimanzutto, Labor, the Galería de Arte Mexicano (the country's oldest gallery still in operation) and RGR, among others.
Coyoacán and San Ángel
Cobblestone streets, Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul and bohemian Mexico.
Chapultepec
The great urban forest, the Castle and the National Museum of Anthropology.
Xochimilco
Canals and trajineras of pre-Hispanic origin, a World Heritage Site.
Teotihuacan
The city of the gods and its Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, an hour from the capital.
What to experience
- Private tours of museums and the Historic Center with historians.
- Private contemporary art gallery tours with curators, and visits during February's Art Week.
- Chef's tables and experiences at the country's most acclaimed restaurants.
- Culinary tours of markets and traditional cantinas.
- Modern architecture: Luis Barragán and Ciudad Universitaria.
- Private trajineras in Xochimilco.
- A sunrise hot-air balloon flight over Teotihuacan.
- Lucha libre, mezcal bars and the capital's nightlife.
Ideal for
- FIT
- Groups
- MICE
- Weddings
Best time to visit
A temperate climate all year round thanks to the altitude. From October to May, sunny and dry days. From June to September it rains in the afternoons.
Events in the region
Cultural festival
October 29 – November 2, 2026
Monumental Zócalo Ofrenda
Mexico City
A Day of the Dead offering installed by Mexico City's Ministry of Culture in the Plaza de la Constitución; in 2026 it is dedicated to José Guadalupe Posada's La Catrina.
SportsFeatured
October 30 – November 1, 2026
Mexico City Grand Prix · Formula 1
Mexico City
A round of the FIA Formula One World Championship at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City; the race is held on Sunday, November 1.
Cultural festivalFeatured
October 31, 2026
Day of the Dead Parade
Mexico City
Mexico City's Grand Day of the Dead Parade, with floats, monumental catrinas and dance, along Paseo de la Reforma to the Zócalo.
Public holiday
November 1 – 2, 2026
Day of the Dead
Nationwide
Celebrated throughout Mexico on November 1 and 2, with offerings in homes and visits to cemeteries; it is recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
SportsFeatured
November 7, 2026
NBA Mexico City Game: Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers
Mexico City
An NBA regular-season game at Arena CDMX between the Denver Nuggets and the Indiana Pacers.
Music
November 20 – 22, 2026
Corona Capital
Mexico City
A three-day music festival at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.