Mexico · city guide

CDMX

Mexico City is colour, courtyards, ten-peso tacos, and the friendliest 7am you'll ever experience. Show up slow, leave late.

Where to stay

Neighbourhoods to know

Roma Norte for art-deco buildings and good coffee. Condesa for jacarandas and tree-shaded brunches. Coyoacán for Sunday markets and Frida Kahlo's blue house.

How to move

Getting around

Uber/Didi work everywhere; cheaper than a metro day-pass for short hops. Metro is fast but very busy; women-only carriages at the front during rush. Ecobici day passes are great for Roma/Condesa loops.

Where to eat

Eat

Tacos al pastor: El Vilsito (after 8pm only). Breakfast: Lalo! in Roma. Mezcal: La Clandestina. Mercado treats: Mercado Roma for a full afternoon.

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Local customs

10% tip is normal; 15% is generous. Lunch is the big meal (14:00–16:00). "Provecho" said when leaving a restaurant — say it back, you'll fit right in.

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If something goes wrong

Emergency 911. Tourist police (English): 5658-1111. International hospital: ABC Santa Fe +52 55 5230 8000.

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