Getting Here
We've lived here for years and we love it. Here's everything you need to arrive with confidence.
Hotels
Marquis Reforma
Reforma / Polanco
20 min by Uber
If you want a suite, a spa, a pool, and the full Mexico City luxury experience. Worth it.
Book Our RateHilton Mexico City Reforma
Reforma
10 min walk to venue
Our group rate on Paseo de la Reforma. Steps from Alameda and Bellas Artes, an easy walk to Centro Histórico.
Book Our RateNH Collection Centro Histórico
Centro Histórico
5 min walk to venue
Clean, modern, well-located. Great value for the area.
Book Our RateWhere to Stay
If you prefer an Airbnb — especially for longer stays — these are the neighborhoods we'd recommend.
Condesa
Where we liveTree-lined boulevards, Art Deco buildings, great coffee. Our neighborhood.
Stay: Great for couples and first-timers. 15 min to the venue.
Eat: Caracol de Mar, Lardo, Iddi's Bakery
Roma Norte
Hipster-cool, gallery-dense, incredible taco spots.
Stay: Walkable to Condesa. Lots of boutique hotels and Airbnbs.
Eat: Máximo Bistrot, Amorcita Gelato, Rosetta
Polanco
Upscale, safe, close to Chapultepec Park.
Stay: Best luxury hotel options. 20 min to venue.
Eat: Pujol, Quintonil, Manaw
Centro Histórico
Near the venueHistoric heart of the city. The wedding is here.
Stay: Gran Hotel, Downtown Mexico — walkable to Club de Banqueros.
Eat: El Cardenal for breakfast. Everything is close.
Juárez
Right between Reforma and Roma. Quieter but walkable to everything.
Stay: A great under-the-radar pick for Airbnbs.
Eat: Cicatriz, Makan, Brew Union
Practical Tips
Altitude
Mexico City sits at 7,350 ft (2,240 m) — similar to Denver. Drink lots of water, take it easy your first day, and know that alcohol hits harder up here. Your body adjusts within a day or two.
Getting Around
Uber is your best friend — cheap, safe, and reliable. Download it before you land. Avoid street taxis at night. The Metro is great but can get crowded; skip it on the wedding day.
Airport (MEX T1 & T2)
Use the official airport Uber pickup zones. Do NOT accept rides from people approaching you inside the terminal. Have your destination written down — some drivers don't speak English.
Money
Instead of using a currency exchange for pesos, you can use the ATMs and withdraw as normal for a relatively small fee. Citibanamex has some of the lowest fees. Carry cash (pesos) for tacos and markets. Cards work almost everywhere in Condesa/Roma/Polanco. Most places in CDMX do NOT accept USD.
Safety
The neighborhoods you'll be in (Condesa, Roma, Polanco, Centro Histórico) are very safe for tourists. Use common sense: don't flash expensive jewelry, keep your phone in your pocket on the street.
Weather in October
Warm days (~22°C/72°F), cool evenings (~14°C/57°F). Bring a light layer for the night. October is the tail end of rainy season — a light jacket doubles as a rain layer.
Language
Spanish helps but most people in tourist areas speak some English. Download Google Translate with Spanish offline. "¿Habla inglés?" goes a long way.
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While You're Here
We've spent three years exploring this city. Here are our honest favorites — not the tourist traps.
Food
Contramar
Roma. The famous lunch. Tuna tostadas, no dinner.
El Cardenal
The classic Mexican breakfast — chocolate and a concha.
Caracol de Mar
Coastal Mexican in Condesa. Our neighborhood favorite.
Rosetta
Italian-Mexican inside a Roma Norte mansion.
Baldío
Natural wine and seasonal plates, Roma.
il Fiorino
Homey Italian. Book ahead on weekends.
Corazón de Maguey
Coyoacán. Mezcal, mole, Oaxacan.
Taqueria Las Rejas
Our late-night al pastor.
Iddi's Bakery
Condesa. Best morning pastry in the city.
El Moro
Churros, 24 hours, since 1935.
Cafés & Tea
Latte Latte
Small, sharp coffee counter.
Blend Station
Our default Roma / Condesa coffee.
Cafebrería El Péndulo
Bookstore café, several locations.
Casa Tassel
Tea salon inside a historic house.
Aloisia Jardín de Té
Tea and perfume in a small garden.
Tomás Casa Editora de Té
Curated leaf-tea shop.
San Matcha
Matcha bar. Order it iced.
Museums & Art
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Rivera murals inside a marble palace.
Museo Nacional de Antropología
The essential CDMX museum. Plan three hours.
Casa Frida Kahlo
Coyoacán. Book timed tickets weeks ahead.
Museo Anahuacalli
Diego Rivera's pyramid-museum. Coyoacán.
León Trotsky's House
A few blocks from Casa Frida.
Templo Mayor
Aztec ruins next to the Zócalo. Closed Mondays.
Museo Tamayo
Modern art in Chapultepec.
Museo de Arte Moderno
Kahlo's Two Fridas lives here.
Museo Kaluz
Private collection in Centro.
Casa Luis Barragán
Architecture pilgrimage. Book weeks ahead.
Biblioteca Vasconcelos
Suspended library. Free. Wild.
Kurimanzutto
Top contemporary gallery, San Miguel Chapultepec.
Things to Do
Zócalo
The historic heart of the city.
Downtown Coyoacán
Cobblestone streets, leafy plaza, market.
Chapultepec (Sections 1 & 2)
The great urban park. Give it a full morning.
Trajineras at Xochimilco
Boat rides on the canals. Best with a group.
Cablebús
Cable cars with skyline views over the city.
Bazar Sábado, San Ángel
Saturdays only. Art and folk crafts.
Xinú Perfumes (Marsella)
Local perfume house. Closes at 6.
Basílica de Guadalupe
Culturally essential, even for non-religious visitors.
Mercado de Coyoacán
Food stalls, folk art, tostadas at the counter.
Mercado San Juan
Cheese, wine, exotic ingredients.
Spa & Wellness
NIMA
Steam, sauna, cold plunge. Reasonable prices.
Savia
Just massages, but very good ones.
Bars & Nightlife
Handshake Speakeasy
Juárez. Currently #1 on the world's best list.
Funky Lee
Roma Norte. R&B lounge.
Roca HiFi
Roma. Wine and vinyl.
L'Obsidian
Rooftop bar, 14th-floor view.
Bósforo
Mezcal cave in Centro.
Somma Wine Bar
Polanco. Reservations recommended.
Teotihuacán
The pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, an hour northeast of the city. Go early — a private driver or organized tour will have you back by lunch. For the full postcard, book a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the pyramids (very popular; reserve ahead). Climbing may be restricted; check before you go.