Things to Do in Mexico City

The main plaza of Mexico City, surrounded by the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace. Free to walk through and observe street performers and events.

🕐 Open 24 hours (public space)

💡 Go in the evening during the flag ceremony when guards march in—it's less touristy than midday.

One of the largest city parks in the world, with lakes, walking paths, and several museums. The main park area is free, including the castle grounds on Sundays.

🕐 Tuesday to Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM (castle hours vary)

💡 Visit on a Sunday morning when locals come for free entry to the Chapultepec Castle and the National Museum of Anthropology ends up less crowded.

The gardens surrounding Chapultepec Castle are free to explore. They offer excellent views over the city and are less crowded than the castle itself.

🕐 Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (entry to gardens free, castle costs)

💡 Enter from the eastern gate near the subway station—it's a shorter walk to the gardens without the queue.

A bohemian area with cobblestone streets, a central plaza, and the house where Frida Kahlo lived (museum entry costs extra). Walking the area costs nothing.

🕐 Open 24 hours (public area)

💡 Skip the overpriced tourist touts near the plaza—buy elotes (Mexican street corn) from the cart on Jardín Centenario for 20 pesos.

World-class museum housing pre-Columbian artifacts including the Aztec Sun Stone. The main hall is breathtaking but can get busy.

🕐 Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

💡 Free entry on Sundays for Mexican residents and tourists (bring ID). Go early, around 9 AM, to avoid queues.