My guide CDMX
Arts & Culture
Mexico is the country that owns the biggest quantity of museums in the world.
Definitely a must, with paid guided tour for faster. This museum owns the largest collection of huge original pieces taken from Mexico pre-hispanic cities. Dont take to long in the first 3 rooms, the exhibition is huge.
You can also watch “voladores de Papantla” dancing in the air hanguing from their toes in the sky, they are in front, outside the museum.
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Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaDefinitely a must, with paid guided tour for faster. This museum owns the largest collection of huge original pieces taken from Mexico pre-hispanic cities. Dont take to long in the first 3 rooms, the exhibition is huge.
You can also watch “voladores de Papantla” dancing in the air hanguing from their toes in the sky, they are in front, outside the museum.
This museum owns the surealistic queens art : Frida, Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo. In Av Reforma in the middle path also there is several Leonora Carrington sculptures.
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Μουσείο τέστερης Αρτοποιετικής
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaThis museum owns the surealistic queens art : Frida, Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo. In Av Reforma in the middle path also there is several Leonora Carrington sculptures.
Contemporary art lovers, museo de arte moderno, museo Tamayo , y museo de antropóloga are one near the other by walking distance.
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Μουσείο Tamayo Σύγχρονης Τέχνης
51 Av. Paseo de la ReformaContemporary art lovers, museo de arte moderno, museo Tamayo , y museo de antropóloga are one near the other by walking distance.
The main spot in famous mexican movie by Iñarritu.
You can walk in to Castillo de Chapultepec through the beautiful entrada de los leones sculptures (near Estela de Luz), next to Av Reforma. When out , you will find, surrealistic Leonora Carrington sculptures in the middle path in Av Reforma , Museo de Arte Moderno w/ Remedios Varo and Frida paintings is next, Museo de Antropóloga is in front , and museo Tamayo too.
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Κάστρο του Τσαπούλτεπεκ
The main spot in famous mexican movie by Iñarritu.
You can walk in to Castillo de Chapultepec through the beautiful entrada de los leones sculptures (near Estela de Luz), next to Av Reforma. When out , you will find, surrealistic Leonora Carrington sculptures in the middle path in Av Reforma , Museo de Arte Moderno w/ Remedios Varo and Frida paintings is next, Museo de Antropóloga is in front , and museo Tamayo too.
Museo Júmex (Contemporary Art), very cool expositions. Museo Soumaya is next to it , Acuario Inbursa, all are in the same block. Also in front there is an open air mall named Antara. Near here is Polanquito area near Parque Lincoln with luxury restaurants and Av. Mazarick with luxury brand stores, this area is one of the luxury and office districts of mexico city.
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Μουσείο Jumex
303 Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraMuseo Júmex (Contemporary Art), very cool expositions. Museo Soumaya is next to it , Acuario Inbursa, all are in the same block. Also in front there is an open air mall named Antara. Near here is Polanquito area near Parque Lincoln with luxury restaurants and Av. Mazarick with luxury brand stores, this area is one of the luxury and office districts of mexico city.
Less crowded day to go to downtown is Sunday. Centro area is HUGE, Go early and be prepared to walk a LOT!!
You can start from Alameda Central, then Palacio de Bellas Artes -> Palacio Postal de correos ->Munal museum ->Sanborns de los azulejos ->facade , then walk straight trough Madero Av. If you want to take a tradicional Mexican meal you can go to café Tacuba, El Cardenal, or Azul Historico.
Gran Hotel Ciudad de México, glass colorfull sealings is a must ot see, James Bond movie was filmed there.
Then walk straight to zocalo and get in to catedral and prehispanic museums around, go back to have a refresher in to downtown Hotel rooftop or Azul histórico to grab lunch or dinner. There are also a lot of boutique hotels with rooftops for drinks or snacks. Or you can also skip rooftops and go to eat to “lugar sin nombre” is next to Bósforo bar, next door to the right, they have prehispanic food and best hand made tortillas.
You can have some mezcales in Bósforo bar after, with their big selection of mezcales produced in little towns around the country, if you are lucky you will meet the owner playing 70’s phsycodelic music taken from vinilos.
If you like live music like salsa and cumbia, keep on scrolling the check the nightlife section in this guide.
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Παλάτι των Καλών Τεχνών
S/N Av. JuárezLess crowded day to go to downtown is Sunday. Centro area is HUGE, Go early and be prepared to walk a LOT!!
You can start from Alameda Central, then Palacio de Bellas Artes -> Palacio Postal de correos ->Munal museum ->Sanborns de los azulejos ->facade , then walk straight trough Madero Av. If you want to take a tradicional Mexican meal you can go to café Tacuba, El Cardenal, or Azul Historico.
Gran Hotel Ciudad de México, glass colorfull sealings is a must ot see, James Bond movie was filmed there.
Then walk straight to zocalo and get in to catedral and prehispanic museums around, go back to have a refresher in to downtown Hotel rooftop or Azul histórico to grab lunch or dinner. There are also a lot of boutique hotels with rooftops for drinks or snacks. Or you can also skip rooftops and go to eat to “lugar sin nombre” is next to Bósforo bar, next door to the right, they have prehispanic food and best hand made tortillas.
You can have some mezcales in Bósforo bar after, with their big selection of mezcales produced in little towns around the country, if you are lucky you will meet the owner playing 70’s phsycodelic music taken from vinilos.
If you like live music like salsa and cumbia, keep on scrolling the check the nightlife section in this guide.
In downtown a hidden contemporary art museum inside an old church, check out if there is an exhibition before you go. Next to it there is a rooftop LA AZOTEA, for grabbing the view, a drink or a snak.
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Laboratorio Arte Alameda
7 Calle Doctor MoraIn downtown a hidden contemporary art museum inside an old church, check out if there is an exhibition before you go. Next to it there is a rooftop LA AZOTEA, for grabbing the view, a drink or a snak.
Museo Frida Kahlo. Only by appointment. In the south of the city.
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Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresMuseo Frida Kahlo. Only by appointment. In the south of the city.
Μουσείο Στούντιο Diego Rivera και Frida Kahlo
s/n Diego Rivera
Casa Gilardi
82 Calle General Antonio LeónIn the south of the city.
This Museum is a hidden not touristy Gem.
The architecture was designed by Diego Rivera, this place keeps the personal prehispanic collection of pieces owned by Diego and Frida.
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Μουσείο Diego Rivera Anahuacalli
150 MuseoIn the south of the city.
This Museum is a hidden not touristy Gem.
The architecture was designed by Diego Rivera, this place keeps the personal prehispanic collection of pieces owned by Diego and Frida.
It is far but it’s worth. This place always surprises me with it’s crazy contemporary art exhibitions. Also the architecture of the museum is very cool it was made by a Top Mexican Architect, Teodoro Gonzalez de León.
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Οικοδεστηριακό μουσείο τέστης αρχιτεκτονικής τέχνης
3000 Av. Insurgentes SurIt is far but it’s worth. This place always surprises me with it’s crazy contemporary art exhibitions. Also the architecture of the museum is very cool it was made by a Top Mexican Architect, Teodoro Gonzalez de León.
Get in to a crazy place full of modernist sculptures after going to MUAC, check out the opening hours, and take yourself some cool pictures, it is not always open.
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Χώρος Γλυπτικής του Εθνικού Πανεπιστημίου του Μεξικού
Mario de La CuevaGet in to a crazy place full of modernist sculptures after going to MUAC, check out the opening hours, and take yourself some cool pictures, it is not always open.
Μουσείο Κάσα Λουίς Μπαραγκάν
12 Gral. Francisco RamírezOnly by appointment
Kurimanzutto
94 Gobernador Rafael RebollarContemporary art gallery in the next neighborhood
Μουσείο Μπαλ Χάους
136 Av. Parque LiraOnly by appointment, sometimes they have events there.
Fundación Casa Wabi - Sabino
An Old textile factory transformed in to an Architects and Designers spot, there is coffe shops inside and art exhibitions too.
La Laguna S.A. de C.V.
181 Calle Dr ErazoAn Old textile factory transformed in to an Architects and Designers spot, there is coffe shops inside and art exhibitions too.
This place is like taken of a sci fi movie and crated by one of the best Mexican Architects, Alberto Kalach. Magnificent construction, definitely a must if you are in to Architecture & Design. Uber is a must to go here.
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Βιβλιοθήκη Βασκονθέλος
S/N Eje 1 Nte.This place is like taken of a sci fi movie and crated by one of the best Mexican Architects, Alberto Kalach. Magnificent construction, definitely a must if you are in to Architecture & Design. Uber is a must to go here.
Near Biblioteca Vasconcelos, museo del chopo and there is a lot of cantinas and Mexican traditional stuff going here
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Κιόσκι Μορίσκο της Σάντα Μαρία λα Ριμπέρα
Calle Salvador Díaz MirónNear Biblioteca Vasconcelos, museo del chopo and there is a lot of cantinas and Mexican traditional stuff going here
Get in a boat to eat drink and sing with mariachis. Plan it well because it’s really far from the flat. Better to go in groups with a tour. You can also take a kayak tour to get the sunrise and a Mexican breakfast. You can book in IG : kayak.xochimilco
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Xochimilco Embarcaderos
S/N Av. Nuevo LeónGet in a boat to eat drink and sing with mariachis. Plan it well because it’s really far from the flat. Better to go in groups with a tour. You can also take a kayak tour to get the sunrise and a Mexican breakfast. You can book in IG : kayak.xochimilco
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Go to the Mexican Luchadores fights, it’s super fake and fun 🤭buy tickets in Ticketmaster website
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Arena México
189 Dr. LavistaGo to the Mexican Luchadores fights, it’s super fake and fun 🤭buy tickets in Ticketmaster website
ANFIBIUM: Museo del Axolote y Centro de Conservación de Anfibios
Axolotl museum
Κέντρο Τελετουργικής Οτομί
Big Murals done by famous Artists Diego Rivera and Orozco.
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Πρώην Κολλέγιο του Σαν Ιλντεφόνσο
16 Justo SierraBig Murals done by famous Artists Diego Rivera and Orozco.
There is a kayak tour in the xochimilco to get the sunrise near the chinampas and breakfast after.
Xochimilco
There is a kayak tour in the xochimilco to get the sunrise near the chinampas and breakfast after.
Tours en Bici - Bike Tours Mexico City
GITA STUDIO
Yoga studio with sound and light healing walking distance from Faunna House.
A distinct and iconic house designed by Luis Barragan. Arranged private tour in advance needed.
Casa Prieto
A distinct and iconic house designed by Luis Barragan. Arranged private tour in advance needed.
Palacio Postal
1 Calle de TacubaFOOD SCENE
Variety of jummy places!
Also you can check my breakfast recommendations in the breakfast guide book.
Check prices and reviews in ggl maps before making reservation.
In mx heavy meal is at 2-3 pm. Lighter fancy dinner at 7 pm or night tacos. The places close kitchen depending on the kind of food, fancy restaurants close at 10-11, traditional small informal places to eat close at 5, tacos places are open until very late in the night.
Don’t walk after 11 pm in any neighbor, use Uber app.
Margot
Terrance in the corner of the apartment.
One of favorite places to have brunch or dinner. The owner is chef Elena Reygadas, named best female chef in the world 2023, she uses organic ingredients grown up in las chinampas de Xochimilco (prehispánic place). Also she owns several famous places like Rosetta, Bella Aurora and others.
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Lardo
6 Cda. MazatlanOne of favorite places to have brunch or dinner. The owner is chef Elena Reygadas, named best female chef in the world 2023, she uses organic ingredients grown up in las chinampas de Xochimilco (prehispánic place). Also she owns several famous places like Rosetta, Bella Aurora and others.
Orinoco
179 Av. Insurgentes SurFamous Tacos de chicharrón y pirata.
Marea Restaurante de Mar
New place from Mexican awarded Cheff Lula
Cariñito Tacos (Río Lerma)
Tres Galeones
53 JalapaSea Food Tacos y Tostadas
Taller Xilotl
Maíz de Cacao
148 CórdobaInformal- Local’s place where local and international creatives from around get together to eat Carmelita’s tacos and drink mezcal. Also la tarta de plátano for dessert is very good. Roma 10 min walk. Best atmosphere Friday 3-7 pm
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El Parnita
84 Av. YucatanInformal- Local’s place where local and international creatives from around get together to eat Carmelita’s tacos and drink mezcal. Also la tarta de plátano for dessert is very good. Roma 10 min walk. Best atmosphere Friday 3-7 pm
Roma Norte. I love this ice creams, are the best made with love. You can have one after going to mi compa chava or el parnita. It’s just in the corner.
Helado Bonito
165 Calle QuerétaroRoma Norte. I love this ice creams, are the best made with love. You can have one after going to mi compa chava or el parnita. It’s just in the corner.
Last Minute made churros with hot chocolate or a strawberry shake for having an evening walk through Parque España -> Av. Amsterdam ->Parque México, in Condesa Area .
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Churrería El Moro Parque México
27 Av MichoacánLast Minute made churros with hot chocolate or a strawberry shake for having an evening walk through Parque España -> Av. Amsterdam ->Parque México, in Condesa Area .
Taco Naco
411 Av. Insurgentes SurChain of tacos if you are in my condesa apt
Restaurante Rosetta
166 ColimaCool place in Bucareli area for grabbing dinner and drinks, it is in Bucareli area, there is an other restaurants and designers scene there.
Taverna
Cool place in Bucareli area for grabbing dinner and drinks, it is in Bucareli area, there is an other restaurants and designers scene there.
From famous Mexican chef Enrique Olvera.
Enchiladas de mole
Taco de quelites
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Molino Pujol: la tortillería gourmet
146 Gral. Benjamín HillFrom famous Mexican chef Enrique Olvera.
Enchiladas de mole
Taco de quelites
Always crowded. Ceviche tostadas , aguachile, callo de hacha, etc etc seafood Mexican style. Better to make a reservation and go in a sunny day.
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MARISCOS “MI COMPA CHAVA”
172 ZacatecasAlways crowded. Ceviche tostadas , aguachile, callo de hacha, etc etc seafood Mexican style. Better to make a reservation and go in a sunny day.
Outside Superama Michoacán st. at nights. This is a mexa stuff we do. Eat a corn while walking.
You have to say: un elote con todo por favor y chile del que pica :)
Elotes y esquites Los Juniors
Outside Superama Michoacán st. at nights. This is a mexa stuff we do. Eat a corn while walking.
You have to say: un elote con todo por favor y chile del que pica :)
Migrante
A place in which they grow their own mushrooms and all the menu is mushroom based.
Around this restaurant it co-exists a very old mx neighborhood.
If being here, Biblioteca Vasconcelos and kiosko morisco are a must to visit.
Tencüi
A place in which they grow their own mushrooms and all the menu is mushroom based.
Around this restaurant it co-exists a very old mx neighborhood.
If being here, Biblioteca Vasconcelos and kiosko morisco are a must to visit.
Masala y Maíz
72 Calle Marsella
Meroma
150 ColimaFormal proper dinner in Roma Norte, need reservation.
FRITUUR
Salazar
Restaurant with privileged view, Ángel de la independencia in Av. Reforma
Library and Restaurant inside a Luis Barragan house in the south of the city, you can go after if being in Museo Anahuacalli, MUAC, and south city area.
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Tetetlán
180 - B Av. de Las FuentesLibrary and Restaurant inside a Luis Barragan house in the south of the city, you can go after if being in Museo Anahuacalli, MUAC, and south city area.
Famous mexican contemporary restaurant with Michelin stars. Only by appointment.
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Quintonil
55 Av. Isaac NewtonFamous mexican contemporary restaurant with Michelin stars. Only by appointment.
Maximo Bistrot
Famous Mexican cheff restaurant.
Proper Asian restaurant with special Skyline view for special occasions, good sunsets only by reservation.
Ling Ling by Hakkasan
Proper Asian restaurant with special Skyline view for special occasions, good sunsets only by reservation.
Traditional markets
If you want to buy mexican arts and crafts, silver jewelry, textiles and hand made souvenirs from all around the country, this is a must.
Also there is a traditional mexican food court inside.
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Ciudadela Park
José María MorelosIf you want to buy mexican arts and crafts, silver jewelry, textiles and hand made souvenirs from all around the country, this is a must.
Also there is a traditional mexican food court inside.
A place for buying fresh fruits and vegetables, they also have a mexican traditional food court in which locals go to grab lunch at 2-3pm. It closes at 5
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Mercado Medellín
101 MedellínA place for buying fresh fruits and vegetables, they also have a mexican traditional food court in which locals go to grab lunch at 2-3pm. It closes at 5
Essentials
Super market, pharmacy, all you need to live Mexico is just around the corner!
Sumesa Oaxaca
120 Avenida Álvaro ObregónSupermarket Close to ROMA apartment. It closes at 10 pm
Mini super market 2 blocks away in my Amsterdam Av apartment. There is a corn street stand outside in the nights. Try it!!
Say: un elote con todo por favor. Chile del que no pica. (Those corns are very clean and tasty.)
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Superama Michocán
38 Av MichoacánMini super market 2 blocks away in my Amsterdam Av apartment. There is a corn street stand outside in the nights. Try it!!
Say: un elote con todo por favor. Chile del que no pica. (Those corns are very clean and tasty.)
Near Superama there is A little stand on the street to buy "queso oaxaca" the mexican cheese that melts in quesadillas, also candys, blue tortillas from oaxaca. On tuesdays and thursdays, maybe saturdays you can find it until 10 pm.
Puesto Productos oaxaqueños
83 Av MéxicoNear Superama there is A little stand on the street to buy "queso oaxaca" the mexican cheese that melts in quesadillas, also candys, blue tortillas from oaxaca. On tuesdays and thursdays, maybe saturdays you can find it until 10 pm.
Liquor store for buying wines, mezcal, bread, salami, jabugo, cold meats and cheese. Just in the corner of my condesa apt.
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La Naval Insurgentes
373 Av MichoacánLiquor store for buying wines, mezcal, bread, salami, jabugo, cold meats and cheese. Just in the corner of my condesa apt.
The Green Corner
81 Avenida MazatlanCool Organic mini market
to drink mezcal
La Clandestina
298 Av. Álvaro Obregóngreat mezcal and guacamole
La Lavanderia Nocturna
Great mezcal and guacamole. Also you can buy bottles of mezcal there.
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El Palenquito
39 Av. Álvaro ObregónGreat mezcal and guacamole. Also you can buy bottles of mezcal there.
Tlecan Mezcalería
228 Avenida Álvaro ObregónThe design of the place is cool
cocktail bar
It depends....
Baltra Bar
36D IztaccihuatlJust in the corner of my condesa apt
Licorería Limantour
106 Av. Álvaro Obregón
Casa Franca
109 MeridaIn the second floor of this restaurant there is a jazz club.
Botánico
217 Alfonso ReyesProper Bar inside a beautiful garden house of the 60’s.
It is a small cinema , you can take some drinks or pizza and grab art movies, at 7pm.
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Cine Tonalá
261 TonaláIt is a small cinema , you can take some drinks or pizza and grab art movies, at 7pm.
jazzatlan Capital
239 GuanajuatoProper jazz bar
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Γερμανία
This is a speak easy bar
Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar
52 Turín
Revuelta Queer House
The Midnight Monkey
Night life
Súper big bar for all kinds of people and Ages. In the second floor djs play until very late night. In the third floor there is a huge Terrance. Cool atmosphere to meet locals and people from around the world.
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Departamento
154 Avenida Álvaro ObregónSúper big bar for all kinds of people and Ages. In the second floor djs play until very late night. In the third floor there is a huge Terrance. Cool atmosphere to meet locals and people from around the world.
Café Paraíso
17 Pl. Villa de MadridDance dance dance
A ghetto place to go in group and dance live salsa and cumbia in roma norte área.
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Club San Luis
26 San Luis PotosíA ghetto place to go in group and dance live salsa and cumbia in roma norte área.
Mama Rumba
230 C. QuerétaroAll week long, live music and salsa dancing with mojitos.