Guidebook for Ciudad de México

Alejandra
Guidebook for Ciudad de México

Arts & Culture

It´s in my opinion, Diego Rivera´s best Mural depicting Alameda Central and dozens of iconic and historical personalities such as Hernan Cortés, Emperador Maximilanio, Porfirio Díaz, Pancho Villa, Frida Khalo, Diego himself, etc.
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Muzeul Diego Rivera al Frescelor
S/N Balderas
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It´s in my opinion, Diego Rivera´s best Mural depicting Alameda Central and dozens of iconic and historical personalities such as Hernan Cortés, Emperador Maximilanio, Porfirio Díaz, Pancho Villa, Frida Khalo, Diego himself, etc.
This Museum let´s you see the remains of the original Tenochtitlan, the city founded by the Aztecs that was invaded by Hernan Cortés.
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Muzeul Templo Mayor
8 Seminario
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This Museum let´s you see the remains of the original Tenochtitlan, the city founded by the Aztecs that was invaded by Hernan Cortés.
Great Museum with special temporary exhibits.
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Muzeul Franz Mayer
45 Av. Hidalgo
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Great Museum with special temporary exhibits.
Great Nation Art Museum, a must see Building as well.
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Muzeul Național de Artă
8 Calle de Tacuba
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Great Nation Art Museum, a must see Building as well.
This pedestrian street is perfect to access Centro Historico, it let´s you stroll around traffic and worry-free.
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Madero station
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This pedestrian street is perfect to access Centro Historico, it let´s you stroll around traffic and worry-free.
A must-see on your visit. Arguably on of the most beautiful anthropology museums worldwide.
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Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la Reforma
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A must-see on your visit. Arguably on of the most beautiful anthropology museums worldwide.

Sightseeing

The Angel celebrates Independence in Mexico, it´s a gorgeous monument and the the view from the top is amazing.
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Îngerul Independenței
Avenida Paseo de la Reforma
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The Angel celebrates Independence in Mexico, it´s a gorgeous monument and the the view from the top is amazing.
This is our central square, including Federal & Local Government Palaces and our Cathedral. A must see on your visit, it´s the largest plaza in Latin America.
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Zócalo
S/N P.za de la Constitución
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This is our central square, including Federal & Local Government Palaces and our Cathedral. A must see on your visit, it´s the largest plaza in Latin America.
Our Cathedral is a MUST-SEE on your visit. It was built during a period of approximately 100 years, so it reflects a lot of Architecture styles. Look for the Baroque facade, it is one of the most majestic buildings in this style in Latin America.
Catedral
95 Donceles
Our Cathedral is a MUST-SEE on your visit. It was built during a period of approximately 100 years, so it reflects a lot of Architecture styles. Look for the Baroque facade, it is one of the most majestic buildings in this style in Latin America.
This is an amazing building that is the Central Post Office in Mexico City built 1905. It is gothic inspired Architecture by Adamo Boari (also Architect of Bellas Artes).
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Correos de México
5 Coahuila
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This is an amazing building that is the Central Post Office in Mexico City built 1905. It is gothic inspired Architecture by Adamo Boari (also Architect of Bellas Artes).
This incredible museum is a small jewel that is sometimes overlooked. The facade is spectacular and it the building has its great and interesting history.
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Muzeul Palatului Iturbide
17 Av Francisco I. Madero
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This incredible museum is a small jewel that is sometimes overlooked. The facade is spectacular and it the building has its great and interesting history.
Great plaza with the Monumento a la Revolucion, a must-see on your visit, it´s around the block, you can actually see it from the building´s garden.
Plaza de la República
Great plaza with the Monumento a la Revolucion, a must-see on your visit, it´s around the block, you can actually see it from the building´s garden.
This Museum is a great place to enjoy the view over Paseo de la Reforma, built to mimic Champs Elisee by Emperador Maximilanio from Austria. He lived his short 4-year reign in this Palace with Carlota.
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Castelul Chapultepec
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This Museum is a great place to enjoy the view over Paseo de la Reforma, built to mimic Champs Elisee by Emperador Maximilanio from Austria. He lived his short 4-year reign in this Palace with Carlota.

Parks & Nature

This is a great urban park, it´s the oldest park in Latin America founded in 1529. You can definitely jog around here.
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Alameda Central
s/n Avenida Hidalgo
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This is a great urban park, it´s the oldest park in Latin America founded in 1529. You can definitely jog around here.
This is the largest urban park in America, it´s beautiful and it used to be a Zoo for Motecuzoma or Moctezuma. It has lakes, the Castle and a forest! Definitely a must.
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Pădurea Chapultepec
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This is the largest urban park in America, it´s beautiful and it used to be a Zoo for Motecuzoma or Moctezuma. It has lakes, the Castle and a forest! Definitely a must.

Food Scene

Cute, delicious bakery a few minutes away.
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Panadería Rosetta Havre
73 Havre
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Cute, delicious bakery a few minutes away.
This is a great place for chocolate lovers, both a museum and a shop you will melt over it.
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Muzeul de Ciocolată Multă
45 C. Milan
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This is a great place for chocolate lovers, both a museum and a shop you will melt over it.
Delicious baked goods right on the ground floor of our building. Perfect to grab breakfast or just some baked goods to go.
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Los Bisquets Bisquets Obregon
60 Av. Álvaro Obregón
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Delicious baked goods right on the ground floor of our building. Perfect to grab breakfast or just some baked goods to go.
This is one of the high-end Japanese restaurants in the city. Definitely make a reservation, they only have like 10 spots! If you´re a Japanese food lover, don´t miss it. Expect to pay for it´s high quality.
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Sushi Kyo
77 Havre
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This is one of the high-end Japanese restaurants in the city. Definitely make a reservation, they only have like 10 spots! If you´re a Japanese food lover, don´t miss it. Expect to pay for it´s high quality.
Seafood in Mexican cuisine is truly unique and spectacular. This is a great place, everything you´ll order is delicious. Enjoy!
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De Mar a Mar
13 Calle de Niza
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Seafood in Mexican cuisine is truly unique and spectacular. This is a great place, everything you´ll order is delicious. Enjoy!
Traditional Mexican food in an interior patio. A great place to have a long lunch with great food.
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CASA BELL
14 Praga
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Traditional Mexican food in an interior patio. A great place to have a long lunch with great food.
This is one of the most traditional canteens in Mexico City. Amazing food, great vibe, always bustling and you´ll get to experience the subculture of a high-end canteen.
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Cantina Cuchilleros
17 Madrid
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This is one of the most traditional canteens in Mexico City. Amazing food, great vibe, always bustling and you´ll get to experience the subculture of a high-end canteen.
Great steaks for red-meat lovers!
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Sonora Grill
1 Av. Paseo de la Reforma
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Great steaks for red-meat lovers!
One of the most famous places to have the truly luxurious Mexican breakfast, it is to die for. Chilaquiles, huevos divorciados, huevos pochados, the whole enchilada.
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El Cardenal Alameda
70 Av. Juárez
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One of the most famous places to have the truly luxurious Mexican breakfast, it is to die for. Chilaquiles, huevos divorciados, huevos pochados, the whole enchilada.
Another great steakhouse!
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Gotan
17 Pedro Baranda
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Another great steakhouse!
Great and iconic building in Centro Historico, if you are out of our other options, this is good for breakfast, brunch or coffee. It also has a well-rounded shop if you need anything.
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Casa cu Piatră
4 Av Francisco I. Madero
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Great and iconic building in Centro Historico, if you are out of our other options, this is good for breakfast, brunch or coffee. It also has a well-rounded shop if you need anything.
Traditional Mexican restaurant with a great bar. Founded 1912, very cozy interiors.
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Cafe De Tacuba
28 Calle de Tacuba
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Traditional Mexican restaurant with a great bar. Founded 1912, very cozy interiors.
A MUST GO on your visit. It is truly an amazing restaurant within a boutique hotel that is worth the visit.
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Azul Historico
30 Isabel La Católica
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A MUST GO on your visit. It is truly an amazing restaurant within a boutique hotel that is worth the visit.
Seafood and the scene are worth a visit!
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Contramar
200 Calle de Durango
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Seafood and the scene are worth a visit!
This is ranked 12th of all of Mexico City on Trip Advisor. Haven´t been but will get there soon.
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Limosneros
3 Ignacio Allende
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This is ranked 12th of all of Mexico City on Trip Advisor. Haven´t been but will get there soon.
Mexican cuisine, seafood and other delicious meals.
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Danubio
3 República de Uruguay
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Mexican cuisine, seafood and other delicious meals.
Cheap but amazingly good tacos, tortas and a great place to have a beer and a few tacos if you are on the run while visiting Centro Historico.
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Salón Corona
24 Calle de Bolívar
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Cheap but amazingly good tacos, tortas and a great place to have a beer and a few tacos if you are on the run while visiting Centro Historico.
Great Ramen Noodles!!
The Ramen House
Calle Río Tiber
Great Ramen Noodles!!
Great Japanese food!
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Rokai
89 Río Ebro
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Great Japanese food!
Great Mexican Coffee Shop, good alternative to Starbucks.
Café Punta Del Cielo Revolution
Great Mexican Coffee Shop, good alternative to Starbucks.
Starbucks Coffee Torre Caballito
10 Av. Paseo de la Reforma
No comments needed!
Amazing place with a great interior patio. Great international food.
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Huset
256 Colima
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Amazing place with a great interior patio. Great international food.
This place has won international awards for its food. Make sure to make a reservation!
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Máximo Bistrot
65 Bis Av. Álvaro Obregón
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This place has won international awards for its food. Make sure to make a reservation!
Colombian Coffee Shop!
Juan Valdez Café
97 Avenida Juarez
Colombian Coffee Shop!

Drinks & Nightlife

The best of Mexico City´s nightlife. Hard to get in so look your best!
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M.N. Roy
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The best of Mexico City´s nightlife. Hard to get in so look your best!
Also a great nightclub, prepare to use the dance floor! Samba, salsa, cumbia, bachata.. great music!
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Café Paraíso
17 Pl. Villa de Madrid
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Also a great nightclub, prepare to use the dance floor! Samba, salsa, cumbia, bachata.. great music!
Go to the rooftop of Condesa DF for nice drinks, a good scene and a lounge, type exterior in a beautiful boutique hotel.
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Hotel CondesaDF
102 Av. Veracruz
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Go to the rooftop of Condesa DF for nice drinks, a good scene and a lounge, type exterior in a beautiful boutique hotel.
Restaurant and bar that dates back to Revolutionary times. Check out the historical bullet's on the walls!
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The Opera
#10 Av. 5 de Mayo
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Restaurant and bar that dates back to Revolutionary times. Check out the historical bullet's on the walls!
Great bustling bar a few minutes away from our apt. It also has a salsa dance club on the second floor.
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Salón Ríos
71 Río Nilo
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Great bustling bar a few minutes away from our apt. It also has a salsa dance club on the second floor.
Great place to have drinks and enjoy Mexico City nightlife.
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Gin Gin
87 Av Oaxaca
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Great place to have drinks and enjoy Mexico City nightlife.
Another trendy nightclub.
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MONO
64 Calle Versalles
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Another trendy nightclub.

Shopping

This market has a great selection of local items, souvenirs, fashion designers that use textiles made in Mexico (Carla Fernandez), among other great and high-quality shops.
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DOWNTOWN MEXICO
30 Isabel La Católica
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This market has a great selection of local items, souvenirs, fashion designers that use textiles made in Mexico (Carla Fernandez), among other great and high-quality shops.
You can get the basics here: gifts, magazines, books, pharmacy, basic cosmetics, etc.
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Sanborns Madero
4 Av Francisco I. Madero
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You can get the basics here: gifts, magazines, books, pharmacy, basic cosmetics, etc.
You can get the basics here: gifts, magazines, books, pharmacy, basic cosmetics, etc.
Sanborns Reforma
You can get the basics here: gifts, magazines, books, pharmacy, basic cosmetics, etc.
Department Store for everything you need. It is also a beautiful building.
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Palatul Mineritului
5 Calle de Tacuba
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Department Store for everything you need. It is also a beautiful building.
Department store for everything you need!
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El Palacio de Hierro Durango
230 Calle de Durango
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Department store for everything you need!

Entertainment & Activities

This newly renovated Fronton (to play Jai-Alai) has a brand-new casino within it.
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Frontón México
17 Av. de la República
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This newly renovated Fronton (to play Jai-Alai) has a brand-new casino within it.
Independent movie theatre.
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La Casa del Cine
52 República de Uruguay
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Independent movie theatre.
Movies!
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Cinepolis
423 Av. Paseo de la Reforma
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Movies!
Take your bikes or just walk around the MUEVETE EN BICI, that happens every Sunday on Paseo de la Reforma from Polanco to Centro Historico, it's a world class experience!
Paseo de la Reforma
Take your bikes or just walk around the MUEVETE EN BICI, that happens every Sunday on Paseo de la Reforma from Polanco to Centro Historico, it's a world class experience!
Movies and you can find all kinds of stores here, electronics, sports, fashion, restaurants, etc.
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Reforma 222 Centro Financiero
St.10M
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Movies and you can find all kinds of stores here, electronics, sports, fashion, restaurants, etc.