Things to do in Ciudad de México this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Ciudad de México this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Ciudad de México
Centro Histórico
CultureCentro
Zócalo, the Cathedral and Templo Mayor Aztec ruins side-by-side.
Bosque de Chapultepec
OutdoorsChapultepec
Two-square-mile park with the Anthropology Museum and a castle on top.
Coyoacán
CultureCoyoacán
Cobblestone plaza, Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul and the city's best market churros.
Roma & Condesa
Food & DrinkRoma Norte
Art Nouveau streets, mezcalerías and the city's cafe-and-taco engine.
Xochimilco Trajineras
FamilyXochimilco
Colorful gondolas through ancient Aztec canals — mariachi included.
Teotihuacán Pyramids
OutdoorsMéxico State
Climb the Pyramid of the Sun an hour northeast of the city.
Where to eat
Pujol
$$$$Modern Mexican tasting · Polanco
Enrique Olvera's mole madre, aged 2,000+ days. Book weeks out.
Contramar
$$$Seafood · Roma Norte
Tuna tostadas and red/green pescado — long lunch institution.
El Califa de León
$Tacos · San Rafael
First taqueria with a Michelin star — gaonera tacos at the counter.
Quintonil
$$$$Modern Mexican · Polanco
Jorge Vallejo's heirloom-ingredient tasting — World's 50 Best top 10.
Lardo
$$Mediterranean · Condesa
Elena Reygadas' all-day room — pizza, pasta and natural wine.
Live & on stage
Vive Latino
Foro Sol · Mar 21–22 · Latin Rock
Corona Capital
Curva 4 Autódromo · Nov 14–15 · Indie / Rock
Día de Muertos Parade
Paseo de la Reforma · Nov 1 · Cultural / Free
Festival del Centro Histórico
Centro · Mar 26 – Apr 12 · Arts
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Centro Histórico, Bosque de Chapultepec, Coyoacán. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.