Mexico City Travel Guide
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February 19, 2020
To wrap up my Mexico City posts, I wanted to share all of my favorite things I did while there. Here are my recommendations for a Mexico City trip!
Favorite Neighborhoods
Polanco: high-end, vibrant neighborhood with lots of shopping and restaurants. We suspect this is where the telenovela stars hang.
Roma Norte: casual neighborhood with great restaurants. Peaceful and walkable.
San Angel: a little far away, but worth a visit. Gorgeous, cobblestone streets and flowers fill this residential neighborhood. There’s also a great
Where to Stay
Hyatt Regency Mexico City: Stunning hotel right in Polanco. We got the royal treatment here and I can’t recommend it enough! The location is perfect and the hotel itself is gorgeous.
Airbnb: To get the experience of local living, try Airbnb. We did this in Roma, but I would suggest getting an Airbnb in Polanco.
Where to Eat
Churrería El Moro: amazing churros!!! But be sure to go to the location in Roma Norte. Whatever you do, do not go to the Centro Histórico location!
Rosa Negra: The food, drinks, and service are all exceptional here. We loved it! And of course it’s in Polanco.
Where to Drink
Gin Gin: the aesthetic of this place is amazing. We went to the location in Roma Norte. It seems like a place where the locals hang out, which is pretty cool. The food isn’t great though, so I recommend eating before you go.
Jules Basement: This place was so cool because it’s a speakeasy, and who doesn’t love those?! You get in through a refrigerator door and walk down the stairs to the underground bar with live jazz music. Protip: get the Autumn Sweater. So good. Oh, and be sure to make a reservation! That’s how you get in.
Where to Shop
Ciudadela Market: I loved shopping here! This enormous market is comprised of tons of little booths and shops, each offering different types of handmade goods. We saw stunning home decor pieces, hangbags, beautiful dishes, toys, and more. We actually shopped here twice and I still feel like I didn’t get enough time there. Be sure to negotiate the prices – sellers are flexible.
Polanco: If you’re looking for high-end designer shops and boutiques, check out Polanco. You won’t be scoring any deals here.
Lucha Libre
Lucha Libre was probably the best night we had in Mexico City. I was not expecting to love it as much as I did. By then end of the night, I had my favorite fighter, who I nicknamed “Azul” since he was wearing blue. I was passionate about him winning, and in the end, he did. Woohoo! Make sure to go to the fight at Arena Mexico. It’s so good and so authentic! We bought our tickets first on ticketmaster and had no problems at all.
Have you been to Mexico City? What are your recommendations on where to eat, sleep, and drink?
Photos by Lauren Price.
June 21, 2017 @ 11:11 pm
I was literally just researching Mexico City today, how timely! Thanks for the hotel rec, I couldn’t decide where to stay. Hyatt is one of my favorite chains, so it’s perfect! And I just love your swimsuit!
June 22, 2017 @ 8:14 pm
Omg, how perfect! It was so beautiful there! Thanks, Maggie 🙂 Have so much fun!
June 22, 2017 @ 1:05 am
Lovely photos! It would be pretty cool to catch a glimpse of a telenovela star or two hehe. Jules Basement also sounds pretty interesting! Ciudadela Market sounds like something I’d love to visit too, you can’t do much better than handmade goods.
June 22, 2017 @ 8:13 pm
Aren’t handmade goods the best!? Especially in another country! Lol, it would definitely be cool to see a star or two 🙂
June 22, 2017 @ 3:05 am
I always wanted to go to Mexico! Great pictures and your bathing suit is sooo cool!
June 22, 2017 @ 8:12 pm
Thank you, Liz! It was beautiful!
June 22, 2017 @ 5:58 am
Ahhh you’re making me lust after Mexico City again!!
June 22, 2017 @ 8:12 pm
It was so much fun!! <3
June 22, 2017 @ 8:05 am
I’d love to visit Mexico City (along with every other city in the world ha!) – great guide and beautiful images.
June 22, 2017 @ 8:11 pm
Lol, I totally feel ya on visiting every city! 😛 Thank you!
June 22, 2017 @ 11:36 am
Your swimsuit is gorgeouuuus!!! <3 I've never been to Mexico City, but hopefully one day!
June 22, 2017 @ 8:11 pm
Thank you so much! It was a really cool place to visit 🙂
June 22, 2017 @ 12:40 pm
Love your style! Very well-rounded guide on Mexico City, have to visit soon!!
June 22, 2017 @ 8:10 pm
Thanks, Eve! Definitely! 🙂
June 22, 2017 @ 2:40 pm
The photos are amazing! I will Keep this post in mind in case I will ever go to Mexico City. I love he striped jumpsuit!!!
June 22, 2017 @ 8:10 pm
Thank you so much! It really was a cool destination!
June 22, 2017 @ 4:23 pm
You never hear about MC as a travel destination, but you make it look so inviting! Awesome photos (and style)!
June 22, 2017 @ 8:10 pm
I know!! It was totally not on my radar until my friend Alex suggested it, but I’m so glad we went! 🙂 Thank you <3