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Day-by-day itineraries, what to eat, how the city actually works, and the places within a train ride that are worth the day.
Altitude, Safety and the Shaking Ground
Three things visitors worry about, two of which are real in a different way than expected, and one that is mostly not.
Day Trips from Mexico City
A pyramid complex older than the Aztecs, a tiled colonial city, a silver town on a hillside and two volcanoes.
Eating in Mexico City
A cuisine on the UNESCO heritage list, eaten standing up on a street corner for the price of a coffee.
Four Days in Mexico City
The Centro, Chapultepec, the southern villages and a pyramid, paced for the altitude.
Getting Around Mexico City
One of the cheapest metros in the world, a good bus network, and one firm rule about taxis.
How Much Does Mexico City Cost?
One of the best-value large cities in the world, with a metro fare of a few pesos and museums that cost less than a coffee.
Mexico City Airport to the City
Two terminals that are not walkable between, a second airport an hour away, and a taxi system you buy before you leave the hall.
The Lake Under the City
Tenochtitlan was built on an island. The Spanish drained the lake, and the city has been sinking into what is left of it ever since.
Where to Stay in Mexico City
Roma and Condesa for almost everyone, the Centro for the history, and a note about what your presence is part of.