14 Spots for a Perfect Weekend in Mexico City
Mexico City is a fascinating metropolis, packed with museums, historical sites, restaurants, bars and every kind of entertainment you can imagine. This super cool destination is huge and if you only have a couple of days to visit it, you’ll probably feel overwhelmed by its tremendous cultural offer. There will never be enough time to visit all the amazing sites Mexico’s capital has to offer, but here are some tips if you want to get the most out of your weekend in this amazing place.
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Day 1
Start your day early in Centro Histórico, visiting three of the most interesting sites in the heart of the city:
Murales en Palacio Nacional
Mexico City’s Metropolitan Cathedral
Templo Mayor Museum
Don’t leave Centro Histórico just yet. Take your time to walk and explore everything that surrounds Madero Street.
Calle Madero
And have a midday snack in El Moro, one of the most traditional restaurants around. Try some hot chocolate and don’t forget to order some churros.
El Moro
Just a couple blocks north from El Moro, you’ll find a couple examples of Mexico’s most amazing architecture.
National Art Museum
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Finish this first day dining and watching the sunset from a rooftop restaurant.
La Azotea
Day 2
There’s no better place to start a Sunday stroll in Mexico City than Paseo de la Reforma and its surrounding avenues. All of them are closed to traffic on Sunday mornings.
Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma will lead you directly to the city’s main urban forest. Take your time to wander around the multiple paths and museums of Chapultepec.
Chapultepec Forest
Chapultepec Castle
Museo de Arte Moderno
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Once you’re done with Chapultepec, grab a taxi and finish the day relaxing in the beautiful Colonia Roma.
Orizaba Street