Mexico City
Mexico
- Safety rating
- 6.8/10
- Best time to visit
- March–May for warm, dry weather. The rainy season (June–September) brings afternoon showers. November's Día de Muertos is spectacular.
- Population
- 9.2M
Overview
Mexico City is a vast, vibrant metropolis where Aztec ruins sit beside colonial cathedrals and cutting-edge restaurants. One of the world's great cultural capitals, it offers world-class museums, leafy neighbourhoods, and legendary street food.
Top attractions
Zócalo, Templo Mayor, Frida Kahlo Museum, Teotihuacán pyramids, Chapultepec Park, Xochimilco canals, Palacio de Bellas Artes
Getting around
The metro is cheap and extensive but crowded at peak times. Metrobús and rideshare (Uber, DiDi) are reliable. Avoid hailing street taxis.