Mexico City Travel Guide: Top Things to Do, Where to Stay & Eat
Mexico City can be the starting point of a complete travel itinerary through Mexico. We arrived from Chicago during our second long trip. In this travel guide, we give you all the information we wished we had known beforehand, so you can arrive prepared in Mexico City!
Check out our 3–4 week Mexico itinerary!
Transportation in Mexico City (Uber and Metro)
It all starts with getting from the airport to your accommodation. We stayed in the Roma neighborhood, about a 30-minute drive from the airport. The distances in Mexico City are not huge, but traffic can be chaotic, making travel time longer. We first chose Uber, a safe and affordable way to get around the city. Soon after, we switched to the metro, which runs very frequently and is extremely cheap. In August 2025, a single ride costs 5 pesos per person. You purchase a card (15 pesos) which you can top up per ride. The card can be used for two people. We always considered the metro safe.
Curious about the rest of our transportation experiences? We wrote an honest review per bus ride!
Accommodations in Mexico City
As mentioned, we chose to stay in Roma because it was considered the safest area. Indeed, it was very safe during our visit! Other neighborhoods also seemed safe enough to stay in, and the Historic Center appeared very charming.
We stayed in a B&B within walking distance of nice restaurants and cafés. However, we would recommend looking for another place, as you can likely find a better/cleaner option for the same price in another neighborhood. Communication with the host was not entirely smooth beforehand. We stayed 4 nights, received a huge breakfast every morning, and learned a lot about Mexican customs from our host.
What to Do in Mexico City, Travel Guide
It’s impossible to see everything in Mexico City in 4 days. There are over 200 museums alone and many neighborhoods to explore. Our 4-day itinerary also included a rest day for jet lag recovery. Here are some activities we did and would recommend:
Free Walking Tours
Although we’ve traveled often, this was our first free walking tour! ‘ Free’ isn’t exactly true, as you give a tip to the guide. We chose Estacion México, an organization running for about 10 years, focused on sharing Mexican culture and customs with visitors. We were very satisfied with the two guides we had. The tours we did were of the Historic Center and Coyoacán.
Eating Tacos
Of course, we didn’t eat only tacos: Mexican cuisine is incredibly diverse! We enjoyed fresh tacos in a street in the Historic Center, made right before our eyes. This spot doesn’t have a name, but we saved it on our Google Maps travel guide Mexico so you can try it too. Street tacos are safe to eat if they cost at least 12 pesos and there is a long line of locals, according to our guide.
Churros
Churros come in many varieties: filled, with sugar, cinnamon, and more. We had one nearly every night as dessert at El Moro, though there are other great options too.
Visiting Markets
In Coyoacán, our guide brought us to a market selling everything from clothes to food. It’s a great place to buy souvenirs and try local snacks.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Frida Kahlo lived in Coyoacán, where her museum is now located. If you plan to visit, buy tickets well in advance. The museum mainly offers insight into her life rather than displaying her works.
Internet and Connectivity in Mexico City
Having internet immediately upon arrival was very convenient for booking Ubers. We used an Airalo eSIM, which worked perfectly throughout the city with fast coverage. Use the code MEIKE 4854 for a small discount!
