Mexico City CDMX

Mexico City CDMX

Recommendations for where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in CDMX. **If these recs match up with your travel style, we'd probably work well together! As a travel advisor, I'm here to help you plan your trip - whether you're starting from scratch, or you've already booked some parts - I can help get your trip off the ground with less stress and work on your part. Just click my name above to learn more about working with me! - Jessie
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Casa 9 Hotel
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La Valise Mexico City
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Casa Goliana Roma
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Hotel Casa Blanca
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Casa Polanco
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Hacienda Peña Pobre
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Hotel Marquis Reforma
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Nima Local House Hotel
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PUG SEAL POLANCO ALLAN POE
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Hotel CondesaDF
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**Perks included when booking with me as your Travel Advisor: VIP status Daily breakfast for two Special amenity or local experience worth min €50 per stay on guestrooms and €100 per stay on suites Room upgrade, early check-in/late check-out, based on availability
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Círculo Mexicano
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Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City
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**Perks included when booking with me as your Travel Advisor: • Daily full breakfast for two people per bedroom, served in a hotel restaurant or through In-Room Dining • Hotel/Resort Credit (based on room category booked) enriching your stay with your choice of experience – from spa and dining to recreation: Guest Rooms: USD 100 credit per stay Suites and Specialty Suites: USD 200 credit per stay Private Retreats: USD 200 credit per bedroom per stay • Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in
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Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mexico City
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**Perks included when booking with me as your Travel Advisor: Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability Daily Breakfast for 2 Food & Beverage or Spa Credit (value varies by property) Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Sofitel Mexico City Reforma
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The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City
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The St. Regis Mexico City
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RESTAURANTS

Breakfast/Brunch

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Panadería Rosetta
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Lunch/Dinner

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Contramar
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Recommended dishes: Pescado a la talla, Tostada de atún, and the Merengue and/or Torta de higos for dessert.
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Entremar
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Sister restaurant to Contramar
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Masala y Maíz
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Reservations needed. Recommended dishes: Esquites, Patra, Pa'Pelar shrimp
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Restaurante Rosetta
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Azul Historico
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Blanco Colima
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Mi Compa Chava Marisquería
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RESTAURANTE LOREA
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Tacos

Taquería Orinoco
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Recommended dish: Sueltos Chicharron
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El Pescadito Roma
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Jenni’s Street Quesadillas
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El Hidalguense
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El Turix
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Famous for cochinita pibil
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Por Siempre Vegana
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Vegan/Vegetarian
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Gracias Madre Vegan Tacos
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Vegan/Vegetarian
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Expendio de Maiz Sin Nombre
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Dessert

Helados Cometa
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Churrería El Moro
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Drinks

Cocktails

Handshake Speakeasy
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Hanky Panky Cocktail Bar
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Licorería Limantour
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Bar Las Brujas
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Deleted Souls
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Mezcal

La Clandestina
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Music

Café de Nadie
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Casa Franca
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Jazz bar
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Parker & Lenox
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Tokyo Music Bar
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Dancing

Departamento
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Salón Solín
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Supra Roma Rooftop
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Clubs

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Patrick Miller
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Sunday Sunday
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PARKS

Bosque de Chapultepec
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You can spend the day walking around here, it's also where most museums are (natural history, modern, etc). Sit in the audiorama!
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Parque México
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MARKETS

Ciudadela artesanía y plata
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Most traditional market
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El Bazar Sábado
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Neighborhood that is beautiful and does an art fair every Saturday (make sure you also go inside the main building)
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La Lagunilla
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Sundays. Antique market.
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ACTIVITIES

Floating Gardens of Xochimilco
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Casa Gilardi
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Casa Estudio Luis Barragán
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Teotihuacan Pyramids (Botanical Gardens)
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Tours

Context Travel is my go-to for private tours led by expert-level guides.

I prefer Project Expedition over Viator because of their commitment to vetting each tour operator listed on their site.

Lucha Libre

Arena México
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Lucha Libre shows every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
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Arena Coliseo
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Lucha Libre on Saturday
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Lucha Libre Guided Tour in Mexico City
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Museums

Museo Nacional de Antropología
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Frida Kahlo Museum
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Templo Mayor Museum
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Leon Trotsky's House Museum
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Museo Experimental el Eco
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Museo Soumaya
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Museo de Arte Moderno
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Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo
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