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Palacio de Bellas Artes at sunset in Mexico City

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Meet travelers in Mexico City

Tacos, mezcal bars, museums and colourful neighbourhoods

Mexico City is huge, creative and one of the world's great food cities. Leafy Roma and Condesa are full of cafés and bars where travelers and digital nomads meet, and pyramids, canals and markets make easy group trips.

Best time to visit
October to May
Dry, sunny days; from June to September afternoons bring rain, and Day of the Dead (early November) is unforgettable.
Country
Mexico
Americas & Latin America

Where travelers stay in Mexico City

  • Ro

    Roma Norte

    Cafés, mezcal bars and a big digital nomad scene.

  • Co

    Condesa

    Parks, dog walkers and relaxed terraces.

  • Ce

    Centro Histórico

    The Zócalo, cathedral and Bellas Artes.

  • Co

    Coyoacán

    Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul, markets and colonial squares.

Things to do together

  • Take an early trip to the pyramids of Teotihuacán.
  • Float through Xochimilco's canals on a trajinera.
  • Do a taco crawl from Roma to Centro.
  • Watch lucha libre at Arena México.

Staying safe in Mexico City

  • Use Uber or DiDi rather than street taxis.
  • Altitude is 2,240 m: take it easy and drink water on your first days.
  • Drink bottled or filtered water, and keep phones close in crowded metro cars.

More advice in our safety guide.

How to find a travel buddy for Mexico City

  1. 1. Add your trip. Choose Mexico City from the city suggestions and set your dates.
  2. 2. See who overlaps. Your trip shows travelers heading to Mexico City on overlapping dates.
  3. 3. Connect. Like profiles you’re interested in; a mutual like opens a conversation.

Mexico City FAQ

How do I meet other travelers in Mexico City?

Add your Mexico City trip with dates in Travel Datings to see travelers on the same dates and plan food tours, Teotihuacán or Xochimilco together.

Where should I stay in Mexico City?

Roma Norte or Condesa for cafés, nightlife and a social scene; Centro for sights.

How do I get to Teotihuacán?

By bus from Terminal Norte, a tour, or a shared ride; go early to beat the heat and crowds.

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