Palacio de Bellas Artes
See the Palace of Fine Arts beside Alameda Central. Check the museum program for murals and exhibitions.
- Monumento Artístico
- UNESCO World Heritage
Mexico City Travel Guide
Get to know the historic center on foot, from the main square to Alameda Central and the Palace of Fine Arts.
Before you go
When to go and how long to stay
Allow four or five days. Split Centro Histórico, Chapultepec and Coyoacán into separate blocks. Give your first day a lighter pace if you are coming from sea level.
Entry documents
Check visitor visa requirements with a Mexican consulate. Whether you qualify for an exemption can depend on your passport and other visas or residence documents. Have your lodging address and return or onward itinerary available at arrival.
Getting to the city
At Benito Juárez Airport (MEX), use the airport branch of Metrobús Line 4 or a designated taxi. Felipe Ángeles (NLU) is a separate airport farther away; plan its transfer as soon as you book.
Long-distance buses use several terminals, including Norte, TAPO, Poniente and Sur. Confirm your terminal before choosing a taxi or Metro route.
Getting around
Use Metro and Metrobús for daytime routes, with a Movilidad Integrada card where accepted. Leave room for traffic and go street by street on foot in the Historic Center.
Payments and mobile data
Carry small Mexican peso notes for markets and keep a card for larger purchases. Download a map and the Spanish address of your hotel. Confirm the pickup area if using a booked airport transfer.
Where to stay
Centro Histórico fits the plazas and museums. Roma Norte or Condesa suits cafés and neighborhood walks. Pick a base close to the transit line you will use most.
Things to do in Mexico City
Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral Plaza de la Constitución
Start at the central square and take in the cathedral and nearby historic streets at your own pace.
- UNESCO World Heritage
What to eat in Mexico City
Tacos al pastor
Seasoned pork shaved from a vertical spit and served on small tortillas. Try it with onion, cilantro and pineapple.
Photo: ProtoplasmaKid · CC BY 4.0 ↗A day in Mexico City
Start at the Zócalo, walk toward Bellas Artes and Alameda Central, then stop for tacos al pastor.