Mexico City (Condesa), Mexico
Mexico City is on our 2026 calendar for a proper two-week immersion — settling into a chic, balconied apartment in the leafy Condesa neighborhood.
Our experience
We can’t wait to dig into one of the world’s great capitals: a staggering wealth of history from Mexica ruins to grand colonial plazas, world-class museums, and a food scene that ranges from street tacos to fine dining at the cutting edge of global cuisine.
Condesa, with its tree-lined streets, Art Deco buildings, parks, and café culture, is the ideal base. A long stay will let us live like locals, wandering one extraordinary neighborhood at a time in a city that famously rewards the unhurried.
Mexico City was built over the former Mexica capital of Tenochtitlan and the lake system that once surrounded it. The soft ground beneath parts of the modern city contributes to ongoing subsidence, one reason some historic buildings have shifted noticeably over time.
Must-sees and must-dos
- Zócalo & Templo Mayor — explore the historic center and the archaeological remains of the most important temple complex of ancient Tenochtitlan.
- Condesa & Roma — wander leafy streets, Art Deco architecture, parks, cafés, restaurants, and some of the city’s most enjoyable neighborhoods on foot.
- Frida Kahlo Museum — visit Casa Azul in Coyoacán, the famous home and museum dedicated to Frida Kahlo.
- Chapultepec & the National Museum of Anthropology — spend time in the enormous city park and one of Mexico’s essential museums.
- Teotihuacán — make a day trip to the vast ancient city northeast of Mexico City, known for the Avenue of the Dead and its monumental pyramids.
- Street food & fine dining — experience everything from tacos and neighborhood markets to Mexico City’s acclaimed restaurants.
Our pro tip
For a long stay, we’d base ourselves in Condesa or Roma — walkable neighborhoods full of cafés, parks, and restaurants with easy access to the rest of the city. Mexico City’s elevation is over 7,000 feet, so we’ll take the first day or two at an easier pace if we aren’t used to altitude.
Use rideshares and public transit for longer trips, keep some small cash for markets and street food, and embrace the city’s later dining rhythm.
For one of the biggest day trips, check this Teotihuacán Pyramids Guided Tour on Klook, which departs from Mexico City and includes a guided visit to the archaeological site.
You can also check Frida Kahlo Museum tickets on Klook if Casa Azul is high on your list — advance booking is especially useful because tickets can sell out.
For a longer historical day, check this Mexico City Zócalo & Teotihuacán Full-Day Guided Tour on Klook, combining the historic center with Teotihuacán.