As a luxurious journey advisor, I ship folks all around the world to discover and make recollections with their pals and households, and one place I like to recommend time and again is Mexico Metropolis (CDMX). I’ve frolicked there myself and despatched scads of shoppers there, too.
CDMX, for my part, remains to be underhyped for lots of U.S. vacationers, particularly these on the East coast. It’s a comparatively fast flight (4-5 hours max relying on the place you permit from) and when you get there it’s just about the right long-weekend getaway—the meals scene is studded with scrumptious hotspots in each the excessive finish and the road fare classes, and the town is teeming with artwork, buying, and historical past. And do you have to wish to make an extended journey out of it, you possibly can scoot out to the coast and see some attractive seashores.
One of many high methods I describe CDMX is vibrant, however second to that will be romantic as a result of the town is stuffed with sensory experiences. The best way the timber arc over the sidewalks, dappling the streets with breezy shadows; the way in which bachata is practiced within the parks with boomboxes and scattered applause; and the way in which the subway entrances make you’re feeling like you could possibly enter in Mexico and exit in Paris, (maybe as a result of they function Artwork Nouveau-inspired entrances resembling these designed by Hector Guimard in Paris).
Past having fun with the ambiance and basic vibe in CDMX, listed below are my high suggestions for vacationers heading that approach.
Casa Polanco
One in all my favourite properties in CDMX, Casa Polanco, is a lodge constructed from a restored mansion. Positioned simply throughout from the park, it has a darling boutique really feel, nestled behind wrought iron gates with a paleta cart within the courtyard. The rooms themselves strike a steadiness between trendy and historic appeal—assume clear, white interiors with intricate wrought iron window particulars. FYI:with simply eight rooms it’s often booked out months upfront.
The Ritz
For one thing extra trendy I ship folks to The Ritz. It gazes over the huge Chapultepec Park and is actually a sight to see. I like to recommend the art-deco bar on the lodge to everybody who goes to CDMX whether or not they keep at The Ritz or not. Plus, the spa and pool really feel like a sanctuary within the sky.
*A fast be aware concerning the famed 4 Seasons in Mexico Metropolis. The courtyard IS value visiting for breakfast, however I’d wait on staying there till they end renovations someday in 2026.
This checklist could possibly be tons of of locations lengthy as a result of the meals scene IS that good, however I’ll stick to some high spots and embody my complete Google Map of locations to go to on the finish of this text.
Should do: A taco tour.
The one I like to recommend takes you to 5 places, so arrive on an empty abdomen. My favourite was the Argentinian taco—the steak was perfection, the salsas immaculate, and the truck itself an art-deco aluminum dream come true. If steak isn’t your best choice, don’t fear, there’s 4 extra stops with menus filled with rooster, pork in addition to wilder (tongue) or milder (vegetarian) choices. The precise one I like to recommend is definitely not bookable DIY—it’s by a non-public vendor I exploit, BUT this one appears the closest to what it’s and I’ve heard good issues about Eat Mexico as a tour firm.
Panadería Rosetta:
Cease by for the pastries and ensure to order rol de guayaba (guava pastries) and seize a juice whilst you’re there!
Quintonil:
Not a foul dish on the menu. I like to recommend the entire fish!
Maximo:
Order the ravioli. Belief me.
Contramar:
I like to recommend the crimson and inexperienced fish, and don’t skip the strawberry meringue dessert.
Go to the artwork market aka “El Bazar Sábado”
El Bazar Såbado is held on Saturdays within the San Angel neighborhood. It’s simply giant sufficient to really feel like you possibly can wander for just a few hours, however not too giant that it feels overwhelming or that you would be able to’t see every part in a single go to. A lot of the objects are handmade by native artisans and no matter your most well-liked medium, you will discover it there—work, images, pottery, and jewellery. Costs are very affordable, you possibly can pay with a card or your cellphone, and so they wrap it proper there so that you can take dwelling.
Nationwide Museum of Anthropology
The gorgeous water function in the course of the courtyard is value a go to by itself, however the museum additionally hosts one of many largest collections of archaeological and anthropological artifacts from Pre-Hispanic Mayan civilizations to the Spanish conquest.
Lucha Libre
So this one is simply plain enjoyable. It’s the masked Mexican wrestling—the masks! The drama! The wrestling! It’s an entire present and an entire vibe. Finest loved with a michelada (they promote them inside) and a few spicy Takis.
A day journey to Teotihuacan
Located roughly 31 miles northeast of Mexico Metropolis, these historic pyramids held nice sacred significance for the Aztecs and are very cool to see.
Store in Roma Norte, La Condesa, and Polanco
Wander the streets in these neighborhoods and pop into the handfuls of cool outlets alongside the way in which. Roma Norte and La Condesa are nice for locating native manufacturers, whereas Polanco leans extra towards luxurious labels and worldwide designers.
My Google Map
Right here is my extremely curated checklist of my CDMX high hits on Google Maps. You possibly can obtain it to your cellphone so you could have it with you in your subsequent journey. See one thing that’s lacking? Ship it my approach!
Contact:
Wish to e book your personal journey with me? I specialise in customized journeys for foodies & households, and am reserving by the tip of the 12 months. I may be discovered at [email protected] and @brycetravel.
