Paseo de la Reforma is a famous street in Mexico City, most notable for being closed to cars each…read moreSunday and being open to walkers, runners, and bikers. It stretches about 9 miles and has a variety of landmarks throughout: Ángel de la Independencia, Chapultepec Park, Diana the Huntress Fountain, and others. It's surrounded by various skyscrapers including but not limited to luxury hotels, office buildings, and banks. The street stretches along those modern aspects of the city as well as with the historic aspects of the Chapultepec Castle. We specifically went on a Sunday to see all the runners and bikers and it was so cool to see that this is just routine for them and just another day for a bike or a run. I wish more cities had car-free streets like this!

After a quick fuel, we were off for the Paseo de la Reforma, (one of the principal avenues in the…read morecity), which is closed on Sundays for walkers, cyclists and runners. It was an awesome and unique experience to be able to cycle on such a typically busy street, and see how many people were out and about enjoying the wonderful spring weather. Halfway through our ride along the avenue, we stopped to listen to our guide, Símon, talk about the lost 43 students that vanished in 2014. It was a very sobering history about the dark relationship between the Mexican government and cartels, but I'm glad Simon shared it with us, and we were able to view the faces of the victims as we continued our bike ride. https://traveltimewitht.com/2026/03/21/la-ciudad-de-mexico/

Beautiful plaza! After eating tacos at El Progresso, my girls and I walked through the clean plaza…read moreand took some photos. I like the #vamosmexico" hashtag and want to come back at night - looks like they light it up! Weather was beautiful and there were several people hanging out- it seemed like a good place to relax.

A must visit in Ciudad de Mexico…read more Buy the whole package and enjoy the entire monument from top to bottom, the museum, cafe and the workout from the many stairs. Incredible views, in particular when looking toward the Zocalo, with the flags flying proud. The plaza is ample and hosts a variety of activities, including marches and rallies, so be aware.

The Ángel de la Independencia is one of the most iconic landmarks of Mexico City, representing…read moreMexico's independence from Spain. It's a tall column with a gold statue of the Greek goddess Nike on top. It's located in the middle of a roundabout of Paseo de la Reforma, one of the city's most popular streets. There are steps at the base and you'll often find people just sitting there hanging out.

An icon of the city and a truly must see-I mean really would you leave NYC without seeing the…read moreStatue of Liberty or leave Paris with visiting the Eiffel Tower?Well you can't leave Mexico City without visiting this beautiful statue. It's located pretty close to Chapultepec Park,in fact you can see the statue from the main entrance to the park-it's a short walk to this statue. When you get to the park they direct traffic so that pedestrians can walk up to the statue and sit on the steps below it,be sure to follow traffic laws though as it's a crazy busy intersection and would hate for anyone to get hit by a car trying to get to the statue. That's all-if u find yourself in Mexico City-get yourself to this statue-it's a beauty.

On a Saturday evening, walking past this square, the monument/fountain caught my eye…read more As small offshoot of the Zocalo (the large plaza surrounded by the Palacio Nacional and the Metropolitan Cathedral), this is a smaller paved area directly opposite the Supreme Court building to the east and the Mexico City Government Building adjacent to the west. As its name suggests, it commemorates the founding of the city of Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec empire in 1325, which later became Mexico City. A fountain with a cluster of sculptures in the center--created in 1970 by artist Carlos Marquina--depicts the legend of Nahua* settlers migrating from the (possibly mythical) city of Aztlán. Upon sighting an eagle devouring a snake while perched on a nopal (cactus), they took it as a sign to settle and create the city. This same imagery adorns the Mexican flag today. When I was there in January 2026 the fountain was filled and the sculpture is easily visible from the street and sidewalk. For more info: https://mexicocity.cdmx.gob.mx/venues/plaza-fundacion/ *an indigenous group of peoples in Mexico and Central America, with a current population of over 1.6 million, speaking various dialects of the Nahuatl language, and historically linked to the Aztec Empire.

Took an amazing walk from our hotel to Plaza de la Fundacion while we were in Mexico City over the…read moresummer. We went later on in the evening when most of the vendors had put their wares away. I can only imagine how bustling the Plaza is during the day with the sights and smells of Mexico City's historic culture. There was lots of activity even in the evenings, mostly families out for an evening weekend stroll. This is a spectacular spot in an amazing city. Will definitely be back to discover more of Plaza de la Fundacion on our next visit.

Definitely check this area out when in the city! It has many unique shops, good Asian food choices,…read moreand desserts. We walked by late at night so everything was closed down but the neon lights were on making it look so cool.

Wow best serendipitous find our first night in Mexico City. We were in search of a taco place for…read moredinner 7 blocks or a 15 minute walk from our hotel. We walked past broken uneven sidewalks, men sprawled out on the sidewalk, garbage in the road. Lots of padlocked gateways then behold!!! Bright red lanterns, good luck cat figurines with waving paws or bobbing heads, a couple lafufu vendors, lots of Chinese restaurants. The throngs of crowds was unbelievable. The vibe was exciting, bright, a harpsichord player walking playing Italian music, It was like we followed the Pied Piper in by choice. We walked straight through til the end of the area. Hmm, just by chance we turned left and passed a restaurant filled with people. We walked past but took a double take and entered the best choice for our first meal in Mexico City.

This 44 floor office building has an observation deck on the top which cost 220 Pesos which gives…read moreyou a 360 view of the city. You take an elevator to the 37th floor then take another one up to the top or if you dont want to wait you can take the stairs. BUT if you want the same or similar views for free you can just go to the restaurant which i belive is on the 39th or 40th floor. So instead of buying tickets to go to the observation deck you can just say you're going to the restaurant. Of course the prices are a little elevated but just think that you'd be spending 220 pesos per person just to go to the observation deck. So just get a drink and maybe a dessert or something. The view is really nice and you can just relax and enjoy. We had a tres leches cake which swimming in sauce, very spongy and wet and also had a layer of whipped cream, delicious! We also got the mango ice cream, it was quite a large scoop and came on top of some sort of cookie or granola crumble. It was creamy and had a nice mango flavor, most of all refreshing. But most of all you're there for the view. We went there on our last day before leaving for the airport so we were in sort of a rush. So we asked for our check multiple times but they are used to people taking their time and just enjoying the view. So we just got up and paid at the register before we left.

This is certainly a great way to see the city from above. You get 360 degree views from either…read morebehind glass or a fence a floor above. Think the Empire State Building, Space Needle, etc. If you are being a tourist and want nice views for sunset or during the date, go for it. Of course they offer up charges for a photo and a simulator thing. There is a small snack bar at the top if you need refreshments once you get up there.

I am not sure how much this is a destination site but if you are anywhere near it is certainly…read moreworth a visit. Ever since visiting the Museo Nacional de Antropología I have become to realize that Mexico is one big archaeological treasure and how much I don't know about its history. Coming here to see the ruins was interesting. However, what really stood out for me was the Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco. Built in the 1,500's it was constructed out of the stones used to build the temples that are now obviously only visible in part that make up the site. Personally, I don't believe one can look back and say this was either good or bad despite the conversation taking place in the rest of the world in 2023. Rather, it seems to symbolize a piece of the puzzle that has created the Mexico of today. It is a place I have come to love the more and more I learn about it.

So much history here! If you get a chance to come here, do it! I would have liked a brochure!…read more This archaeological site sits in the Square of the Three Cultures. The cultures are Aztec, Spanish Colonial, and the independent "mestizo" nation. There is an area with a circular temple to worship the wind god. It is about 700+ years old and was built by the Aztecs. Of course, it is in ruins. The Spanish built the nearby Church using stones from the temple. I read that this site also appeared to have been a mass grave with 49 bodies found. Our tour guide gave lots of info about this place in English. Be sure you have plenty of time to see this archaeological area as well as the Plaza de las Tres Culturas and the Cultural Center. There is also a Church called Templo de Santiago, which would be worth visiting! I think you can walk on pathways out in the ruins if you are coming from the Church.

You shouldn't come to Mexico City for the modern buildings and awesome amenities, although this…read moreplace has all of that. I like to come here for the old part of the city, Centro Historic is the section of the city that I like the best. If you like to people watch, then this section is for you. There are non-stop throngs and throngs of people every day of the week. This area is not perfect or clean, and really it's the imperfection and antique vibe which is what makes this area so special. I think when most tourists come to Mexico City they tend to get stuck either where the nightlife is, or where the big fancy hotels are at. Centro Historico has maintained it's original look and feel, with a few exceptions of course. My recommendation would be to check out all of Centro Historico, not just the area around Zocalo, because it really is quite amazing.

I have seen a lot of town squares and this is one of the if not THE most impressive one I have…read moreseen. For one, it is giant and has some stunning buildings and architectures all around. This is yet another Unesco site in Mexico City.