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Reasons Why You Should Travel to Mexico City

Chaitrali Datar
Get ready to experience a topographical melange! From rustic architecture and cultural monuments on one hand to modern day city tours, the Mexico city has it all!

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Why Should Mexico Be on Your Bucket List?

  • A thriving art scene.
  • Mexican Cuisine.
  • Great nightlife.
  • Geographical Diversity.
  • Historic Attractions.

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Art Is Where Heart Is

Thought only Paris has great museums? Mexico City also tops the list. Geometrical Architecture, shining hexagonal tiles, private art collections. There are also modern art museums with stunning interior decors which seeps in Mexico's art and style.

Top Museums to Visit

  • Museo Soumaya - Do visit the topmost floor.
  • Museo Rufio Tamayo - Museum well-known for art displays.
  • Palacio De Bellas - Stunning ceiling detailing.
  • Kurimanzutto- Well known for modern art scene.
  • Museo Frida Kahlo - Art museum dedicated to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

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Centro Historico

Centro Historico has the second largest square in the world and is definitely a sight worth seeing. Visit the museums at Templo Mayor, along with the National Palace, the Palace of Fine Arts and its adjoining park.

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Teotihuacan Ruins

Situated in the north-east of Mexico city, this place is a vast archaeological treasure. It is fondly called as the 'City of Gods'.

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Established around 100 BCE, the place is mainly formed by the 3 monuments, which are Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon.

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An Aerial View of the Mexico City

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Chapultepec Park

This is Mexico city's main park and it is popular for its lakes, botanical gardens and museums. It also has a zoo with a wide diversity of animals.

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Visit Queretaro

Situated at a distance of 213 kilometers from Mexico city, it should definitely be on your must-visit list. Here, the beautiful Spanish architecture awaits you, along with the key attractions being the colonial center and the capital city of Santiago de Queretaro.

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The Angel of Independence
A symbol of victory, the statue of the Angel of Independence stands majestically on a roundabout on the major thoroughfare of Paseo de la Reforma in downtown Mexico City.

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Palace Bellas Artes

An important and a prominent cultural center in Mexico city, it showcases some of the most notable events from music, dance, theater, opera and literature.

Explore the Adventurous Side of Mexico City

Stretching from 1000 km, from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt is well-known for various mountaineering activities.

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Top Mexican Hiking Expeditions

  • Ajuso Mountain- the easiest peak to climb.
  • Izztacciutal- Mexico's third largest mountain.
  • Nevado Del Toluca- a mountain climb surrounded by a beautiful national park
  • La Malinche- definitely should visit for the spectacular views

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Top Shopping Expeditions

  • Void- Clothing and accessories
  • Downtown Cucauhtemoc- fashion, art, cuisines and designs
  • Arroz Con Leche- best for kids shopping

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Top Culinary Delights

  • Pujol- Top Mexican cuisine
  • Rosetta- Sea food and various Italian dishes.
  • Garum- Mix of Mexican and Mediterranean.
  • Nicos -must try Beef!

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Take a taco tour within Mexico City, the sprawling food paradise.

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Where to Stay?

  • Luxury Hotels- JW Marriot Hotel, Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico, St. Regis
  • Mid-Range Hotels- Historico Central, Hampton Inn, Zocalo Central
  • Budget Hotels- Hotel Bristol, Mexico Alameda, Reforma El Angel

Souvenirs to Collect

  • Mexican Coffee beans
  • Molinillo - a hand carved wooden instrument to make hot chocolate
  • Pottery
  • Handwoven textiles
  • Chocolate
  • Huipil- A traditional women's clothing