Mexico City
Mexico
Mexico City is the capital and largest city of Mexico, set in a high valley in the country's central highlands. It is a vast cultural and economic centre, known for the historic Zocalo and its cathedral, the Templo Mayor ruins, the Palacio de Bellas Artes, world-class museums and a celebrated food scene. Neighbourhoods such as Coyoacan, Chapultepec Park and the Centro Historico reward days of exploring, and the ancient city of Teotihuacan lies within easy reach.
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Things to do in Mexico City
- Balloon flight + Breakfast in cave + Pyramids + Pick up CDMX. · 8 h · from $148.68 · 4.9/5 (8,269 reviews)
- Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City / Volare · 9 h · from $143.77 · 4.8/5 (4,564 reviews)
- Teotihuacan pyramids morning or afternoon without tourist traps · 5 h 30 min · from $59 · 4.9/5 (10,613 reviews)
- Balloon flight + pick up in CDMX + Breakfast in Cave + Pyramids · 7 h · from $156.99 · 4.9/5 (7,893 reviews)
- Lucha Libre Tickets & Tacos & Beer & Mezcal = BEST NIGHT EVER! · 4 h · from $96 · 4.9/5 (2,223 reviews)
- Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo · 16 h · from $134 · 4.8/5 (1,614 reviews)
All experiences in Mexico City
Weather by month in Mexico City
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.3°C | -3.4°C | 9 mm |
| Feb | 27.3°C | -3.2°C | 12 mm |
| Mar | 29.8°C | -3.1°C | 15 mm |
| Apr | 30.2°C | 1.7°C | 22 mm |
| May | 31.7°C | 3.5°C | 55 mm |
| Jun | 30.6°C | 5°C | 135 mm |
| Jul | 26.3°C | 4.3°C | 154 mm |
| Aug | 25.4°C | 6.2°C | 153 mm |
| Sep | 24.4°C | 0.6°C | 148 mm |
| Oct | 23.9°C | -0.7°C | 64 mm |
| Nov | 24.3°C | -3.4°C | 19 mm |
| Dec | 23.8°C | -2.9°C | 6 mm |
Average daily high and low (°C) and rain per month (mm). Source: NASA POWER.
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC-6 · Same time as Costa Rica
- Main language
- Spanish
- On the map
- 19.43° N, 99.13° W
Near Mexico City
- Cuernavaca · 57 km away
- Atlixco · 94 km away
- Huasca de Ocampo · 104 km away
- Puebla City · 107 km away
- Taxco · 109 km away
- Chignahuapan · 124 km away
More of Mexico
From the cenotes of Yucatán and the colonial cities of the Bajío to Pacific surf towns and Mexico City's world-class food scene, Mexico contains multitudes.
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Where to stay
Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mexico City
9.7/10 · 105 reviews
Sofitel Mexico City Reforma
9.5/10 · 441 reviews
Historico Central Hotel
9.3/10 · 1611 reviews
Gran Hotel Ciudad de México Zócalo View
9.3/10 · 1546 reviews
The St. Regis Mexico City
9.3/10 · 77 reviews
Zócalo Central
9.2/10 · 1981 reviews
Canada Central
9.2/10 · 641 reviews
Hotel Catedral
9.1/10 · 4817 reviews
Fiesta Americana Viaducto Aeropuerto
9.1/10 · 1585 reviews
Umbral, Curio Collection By Hilton
9.1/10 · 192 reviews