First Time Visitors Mexico City Travel Guide
First Time Visitors Mexico City Travel Guide
Here are visitor & local favorite sightseeing stops, and neighborhoods to explore and safety tips for first-time visitors.
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As a first time visitor to Mexico City it can feel daunting about what to expect.
What do you envision when you think of Mexico?
I visualize lots of vibrant colors, hear tons of happy people walking around me, taste fresh tortas, smoky mezcal, cinnamon sweet churros, and the strum of guitars as part of a mariachi band.
Now imagine a city that has all of that, PLUS beautiful architecture blending old and new, celebrated history seen throughout its streets and tree-lined boulevards leading to city parks, galleries, and vibrant restaurants. This is Mexico City, Mexico – a destination with a combination of your favorite Mexican characteristics.
Here is your first time visitors travel guide to Mexico City!
First Time Visitors Guide to Mexico City
Check out more images of Chapultepc Castle by scrolling through here
Step into the Future Forest
Upon your walk from the Chapultepec Castle to your next stop (see next item below), visitors will find the Future Forest. An art installation done by artist Thomas Dambo, made entirely out of recycled plastic!
The Future Forest can be found within the parks Botanical Gardens. It was created for the annual Flowers and Gardens Festival (April 2018) and is set to remain here until further notice.
Check out more images of the Metropolitan Cathedral by scrolling through here
Check out more images of the National Palace by scrolling through here
TIPS for visiting Mexico City, Mexico:
- Be wary of walking around at night. We chose not to go out at night (since we were exhausted at the end of each day) but many locals told us to be cautious as females — this is advice you should carry with you everywhere you go
- Don’t take the public metro system; Ubers were very cheap and took up much less time. There are also quite a few reports of pickpocketing on public transportation, so avoid dealing with it if possible.
- Don’t take taxis either; this is a preference depending on who you talk to
- Read More about Mexico City Travel Advice
- If you don’t speak the language, stay in safe areas (such as the ones listed above)
- Book an Airbnb or boutique hotel in the La Condesa or Rome neighborhoods
- It’s best to carry cash & use credit cards for larger purchases
- Leave your valuables at home, no need to flash off your expensive jewelry or handbags.
- Street food is a vibe in Mexico City, and probably the most affordable (and delicious) food you will ever find.
- Most museums are closed on Mondays
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