Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacán Pyramids

Top 10 Things To Do In Mexico City in 2024

Mexico City is a world class city with irresistible charm. For unbelievable food, culture, art, and history, join us as we highlight our top 10 things to do in Mexico City.

Frida Kahlo Museum
Frida Kahlo Museum
Artist Studio
Artist Studio
Palace of Fine Arts
Palace of Fine Arts
Art Deco Interior
Art Deco Interior
Zócalo or Main Square
Zócalo or Main Square
Metropolitan Cathedral
Metropolitan Cathedral
Soumaya Museum
Soumaya Museum
Rodin Sculptures
Rodin Sculptures
The Thinker
The Thinker
Outdoor Dining in Polanco
Outdoor Dining in Polanco
Hot Air Balloon Flight
Hot Air Balloon Flight
Pyramid of the Sun
Pyramid of the Sun
Teotihuacán Archaeological Site
Teotihuacán Archaeological Site
National Museum of Anthropology
National Museum of Anthropology
Umbrella Waterfall
Umbrella Waterfall
Aztec Sun Stone
Aztec Sun Stone
Chapultepec Park
Chapultepec Park
Angel of Independence
Angel of Independence
Love La Roma
Love La Roma
Plaza Rio de Janiero in Roma
Plaza Rio de Janiero in Roma
David Sculpture with Rainbow
David Sculpture with Rainbow

Top 10 Things To Do in Mexico City

  • Don't miss the Frida Kahlo Museum -
    Also known as Casa Azul or the Blue House, the museum was the home of this most famous Mexican artist and her husband Diego Rivera until her death in 1954. Since then, her work has been rediscovered. Do yourself a favor and book a guided tour to skip the line which can be quite long even with timed tickets.
  • Stand in awe outside The Palace of Fine Arts -
    This Art Nouveau and Neoclassical building has been called the “Cathedral of Art” in Mexico. It's also unbelievably beautiful. On the inside, the Art Deco interior provides a historical backdrop for the well known murals by Diego Rivera. For a truly breathtaking view, head across the street to the coffee shop at the top of Sears.
  • Step back in time in the Zócalo -
    The main square in the historic center offers an iconic Mexico City experience. Here you'll find the stunning Metropolitan Cathedral, which took 250 years to complete, and the National Palace, home to Mexico's President. The square was also used in the thrilling opening scene of Spectre, the 2015 James Bond movie.
  • Discover the futuristic Soumaya Museum -
    With 16,000 hexagonal aluminum tiles covering the museum and a staggering personal collection of over 66,000 pieces of art, the Soumaya Museum wows visitors both inside and out. It's also completely free courtesy of Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim. Our favorites include sculptures by Rodin, Degas, and Dalí.
  • Head to Polanco -
    Make your way over tothe glam Polanco neighborhood for upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment. Near the Parque Lincoln you will find some of the trendiest cafes with the best people watching in Mexico City. After lunch, window shop along the famous Avenida Presidente Masaryk with luxury boutiques like Cartier and Louis Vuitton.
  • Float over the pyramids at Teotihuacán -
    Enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the archaeological site of this once thriving sixth-largest city in the world. After an early morning pickup at your hotel or Airbnb, you’ll arrive in plenty of time to watch sunrise as you glide over colorful homes toward the Pyramid of the Sun. Book with Viator.
  • Visit The National Museum of Anthropology -
    Learn about Mexico's history and culture at  the largest and most visited museum in Mexico. On entry, you will find a massive square umbrella with a waterfall supported by just a single pillar. Of the many halls surrounding the courtyard, we recommend the Mexica and Teotihuacán exhibits at a minimum.
  • Stroll Chapultepec Park -
    As one of the largest and most visited urban parks in the world, Chapultepec Park receives an estimated 15 million visitors per year and for good reason. The expansive park offers a wide variety of activities from paddle boats to museums. For a guided small group tour, which includes the Anthropology Museum and Castle, book here.
  • See The Angel of Independance -
    El Ángel, or The Angel of Independence, is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Mexico City. Located on the busy Paseo de la Reforma, this victory column commemorates Mexico’s War of Independence from Spain. It's also where the annual Gay Pride Parade begins the last Saturday in June.
  • Explore Roma Condesa -
    Take a walk around the Roma and Condesa neighborhoods to find impressive statues, modern architecture, gorgeous tree-lined streets, and plenty of street art. It's by far our favorite place to stay when visiting Mexico City. You'll also find some of the city's best restaurants and sidewalk cafes here.

For our overview of Gay Mexico City, including when to go, where to stay, where to eat, how to find the best gay nightlife, and all of our travel tips, click here to read our complete travel guide. Take me to Gay Travel Guide to Mexico City.
For a more in depth look at our Top 10 Things to do in Mexico City, don't miss our latest YouTube video where we take you with us to all of the incredible destinations highlighted in this post. Watch now.

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Travel Insurance – Don’t forget to add global travel medical insurance that covers you while traveling outside of your home country. We recommend Safety Wing. You can buy it even if you are already abroad. Most health coverage in the U.S. for example does not cover you in Mexico, thus it’s extremely important to protect yourself from out of pocket costs due to a medical emergency. We learned this the hard way which you can watch here. To learn more about Safety Wing, click here.

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Breakfast Tequila post Hot Air Balloon Flight
Breakfast Tequila post Hot Air Balloon Flight

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Want to see more? For additional footage of our adventures in Mexico City, check out our Best Gay Bars & Clubs, Gay Mexico City, Top 10 Things to Do in Mexico City, and Glam Polanco Neighborhood Tour YouTube videos. Also, don't miss our latest video exploring Mexico City Gay Nightlife and be sure to smash that like button and subscribe! And, of course, follow us on Instagram @twogayexpats for more gay travel inspiration!

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