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4 Days in Mexico City: Food, Art & Teotihuacán

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The historic center, Chapultepec's museums, Roma and Condesa's food scene, the pyramids of Teotihuacán and Frida Kahlo's Coyoacán — one area a day.

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Day 1 · 4 stops

  1. Zócalo & Metropolitan Cathedral

    Plaza de la Constitución

    One of the largest squares in the world, with the cathedral and the National Palace's Diego Rivera murals.

  2. Templo Mayor

    The excavated great temple of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan.

    Tip: Closed Mondays.

  3. Palacio de Bellas Artes

    An Art Nouveau palace with murals by Rivera and Orozco. The Sears café across the street has the best view of it.

  4. Tacos al pastor in the Centro

    Centro Histórico

    Pork carved off the trompo with pineapple — Mexico City's signature taco.

Day 2 · 4 stops

  1. Museo Nacional de Antropología

    Bosque de Chapultepec

    One of the world's great museums, home to the Aztec Sun Stone.

    Tip: Closed Mondays; allow at least three hours.

  2. Chapultepec Castle

    Castillo de Chapultepec

    A hilltop castle in the city's huge park, with views down Paseo de la Reforma.

  3. Roma Norte

    Colonia Roma

    Leafy streets of cafés, mezcal bars and art galleries.

  4. Condesa & Parque México

    Colonia Condesa

    Art Deco buildings around a park where people walk their dogs; a great dinner area.

Day 3 · 4 stops

  1. Teotihuacán

    The ancient city of the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, about an hour from the city.

    Tip: Arrive at opening; climbing the pyramids is not allowed, but the Avenue of the Dead is spectacular.

  2. Basílica de Guadalupe

    Villa de Guadalupe, Gustavo A. Madero

    The most visited Catholic shrine in the Americas, holding the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe; easy to stop at on the way back from the pyramids.

  3. Plaza Garibaldi

    Plaza Garibaldi, Centro

    The square where mariachi bands play and wait to be hired, liveliest in the evening.

    Tip: Keep an eye on your belongings and agree on a price before a band plays for you.

  4. Lucha libre at Arena México

    Arena México, Doctores

    Masked wrestlers, a roaring crowd and cheap beer — a classic night out.

    Tip: Shows are usually on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday; buy at the box office.

Day 4 · 4 stops

  1. Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul)

    Londres 247, Coyoacán

    The blue house where Frida Kahlo was born and lived.

    Tip: Tickets sell out — buy online days ahead.

  2. Coyoacán center

    Jardín Centenario, Coyoacán

    A colonial village center with plazas, churros and a busy market.

  3. UNAM Central Library murals

    Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán

    The university campus is a UNESCO site; the Central Library is covered in Juan O'Gorman's stone mosaic.

  4. Xochimilco

    Embarcadero Nuevo Nativitas, Xochimilco

    Ride colorful trajinera boats along the canals with mariachis and food boats.

    Tip: Best with a group on a weekend afternoon.

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