Mexico City
High altitude, world-class tacos, incredible art, and a city-wide sense of joy
Mexico City is having a global moment, and it deserves it. At 2,240 metres above sea level, the air is cool and the light extraordinary. The historical centre contains Aztec ruins, colonial palaces, and Diego Rivera murals in the same walking radius. The food scene, from street tacos to globally acclaimed fine dining, is genuinely world-class. The neighbourhoods of Roma and Condesa buzz with cafes, bookshops, and galleries.
- 01Tacos al pastor at El Huequito
- 02Barbacoa on Sunday morning at Mercado de la Merced
- 03Guacamole at Contramar
- 04Tamales from a street stall
The altitude affects people, drink water and take it easy on your first day
Teotihuacan at sunrise with a private guide is far better than the midday crowds
The Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) requires advance booking, it sells out
Eat at Mercado Roma for excellent food in a comfortable and safe setting
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