Things To Do in Mexico City

If your destination is Mexico City, make your stay unforgettable with the many museums, theaters and other options that this beautiful city has to offer. We suggest some places that will add color and joy to your tourist experience.

Chapultepec

Chapultepec Park is the perfect spot to take a walk or ride bike, or visit the zoo with more than 1,400 species open on Tuesdays to Sundays from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm.

Visit The National History Museum Chapultepec Castle which host art collections and objects from the Independence time besides having one of the best panoramic views of Mexico City. Open seven days a week Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm.

You can also take a boat ride on the lake located in the first section of the park and enjoy a delicious snack on any of the stands around the area very close to the zoo.

Frida Kahlo 

If you are a fan of Frida Kahlo´s work, you cannot miss a visit to this house. In addition to some of her paintings, you will see love letters, pre-Hispanic pieces and the corset she used after her accident. Open from Tuesday to Sunday on a Schedule of 10 am until 5 pm located in Coyoacan, Mexico City.

Lucha libre          

The Arena Mexico is an emblematic place where you can watch shows of professional wrestling, better known as lucha libre. You will enjoy a pleasant atmosphere supporting your favorite masked wrestler.

*There is a Turibus ride that takes you to the arena at the end of the tour.

Xochimilco

Named Cultural heritage of Humanity since 1987 you will discover the beautiful colors if you walk through the markets full of iridescent flowers, or you can navigate in the middle of walled canals with gardens and tree curtains over their pigmented and bright trajineras. There you will discover small artificial islands, called chinampas full of flowers, vegetables and ornamental plants. You can make this magnificent tour while you eat, and drink snacks accompanied by mariachi music or marimba veracruzana. In addition, you will find a thrilling place that will make you feel chills: the dolls island.

Open all days of the year.

Hipodromo/ Horse Racing

 At the Hipodromo de las Americas you can watch the best horse races in the city, you can also make bets, eat and have a drink (check racing seasons) 20 minutes from Presidente Intercontinental México Polanco and 40 minutes from Hyatt House Santa Fe.

Mariachis

Visit the magical neighborhood of Garibaldi near downtown, where diverse groups will make you sing one of the most popular and traditional music genres of Mexico: Mariachi. In addition to that in the surroundings there are restaurants and bars which are an excellent option for an unbeatable night.

The best gastronomy

There is no better typical dish in Mexico City than tacos al pastor, a delicious combination made with marinated pork accompanied by pineapple, cilantro, onion and sauce.

They can be tasted in any taqueria around the city. However, we suggest you taste the best of the Mexican food is available in Chapulin restaurant located in Presidente InterContinental Mexico City Polanco.

Touristic transportation

Turibus is the perfect option for transportation. If you want to see the whole city, take this double decker bus service that provides different routes from Reforma to downtown and different neighborhoods. Take one of its routes to visit any of the above-mentioned places.

One departure point is out of the National Auditorium just in front of Presidente Intercontinental Mexico City Polanco.