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Mexico City

Roma for the walk, one museum, and tacos that do not need a reservation.

Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City
Best months
November, December, January, February, March, April
Flight from London
$720 per person
Comfort stay
$110 a night

Good to know

Go
Stay in Roma or Condesa. Use the metro or a walking radius, not a car across town.
Skip
Skip a second rooftop. The first view is the one you needed.
Eat
Tacos at a street stand with a crowd. Ask for the salsa on the side if you are unsure.
Entry
Mexico lets many passports in for tourism without a visa. Confirm yours, including any onward-ticket rule.
Timing
June to September brings heavy afternoon rain. February, November are easier.

What the days can hold

  • Street tacos

    $8

    Roma · evening

    Two tacos, then decide if you want two more. The stand will still be there.

  • Parque Mexico

    Free

    Condesa · morning

    A loop of the park is enough. The Saturday market spills onto the paths.

  • The centre on foot

    Free

    Centro · morning

    Zocalo, then one museum. The cathedral is the free stop.

  • Anthropology museum

    $10

    Centro · afternoon

    Pick two halls. The whole building is a second day.

  • Coyoacan afternoon

    Free

    Coyoacan · afternoon

    The plaza, then a coffee. Frida's house needs a timed ticket.

  • Trajineras in Xochimilco

    $25

    Coyoacan · afternoon

    Agree the boat price before you sit. Food on board is extra.

  • A bar in Roma Norte

    $18

    Roma · evening

    One round. The bill grows when the table orders for the table.

  • A market lunch

    $10

    Centro · afternoon

    Eat what is already on the comal. A custom plate takes longer and costs more.

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A typical cost in US dollars, so you can decide before you open a booking site. Not a live fare.

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