Square

The Zócalo is the historical and symbolic centre of Mexico City. It is around it that you will find the city's most important monuments, including the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Templo Mayor and the National Palace. If it's your first time in Mexico City, you'll most likely pass through here at least once. 👉 Where to stay in Mexico City. 👉 S afety in Mexico City: where not to go [btn "Book a hotel in downtown Mexico City" https://www…

City Quarter

The first thing most visitors to Mexico City do is go to the historic center. It was here that the original Aztec city of Tenochtitlan was founded, and today you'll find the most important sights of the Mexican capital. The historic center is chaotic, noisy and full of people. It's not as tidy as European centres, nor does it feel as modern as Roma Norte or Polanco. Still, it's a place not to be missed on your first visit to the city. 👉…

Statue, Hotel

Pink Wall is one of the most famous photo spots in Mexico City. But it's actually not just about the Pink Wall itself. It is part of the legendary Camino Real Polanco Hotel, which was built for the 1968 Olympic Games and is still one of the most important pieces of modern Mexican architecture. 👉 Check rates and availability - Hotel Camino Real If you're in the Chapultepec or Polanco area, it's worth making a short stop here. The visit…

City Quarter, Shopping class

If someone had shown me photos from Polanco without context, I probably wouldn't have described Mexico. The modern buildings, upscale boutiques, world-class restaurants, and wide tree-lined streets create a very different atmosphere than the bustling historic center. If you want to explore the richest part of Mexico City, start here. [btn "View the best hotels in Mexico City" https://www.booking.com/city/mx/mexico.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

City Quarter

If I had to choose one neighbourhood in Mexico City where I could spend a whole day without any particular plan, it would be Roma Norte. After a few days in the bustling historic centre and some trips out of town, it was here that the city showed us a completely different side. 👉 Our first hot-air balloon flight over the pyramids 👉 A day trip to the Tolantongo waterfalls Wide, tree-lined streets, dozens of cafés, restaurants and bars, and…