Visit Mexico City

Mexico City is friendly and easier to navigate than it seems--you must relax expectations and be willing to be a little surprised, and the surprise will usually be a pleasant one! Bike tour of Coyaocan was a true highlight, don't miss Palacio de Bellas Artes, and the food is varied and tasty and magnificent and does NOT resemble food at "Mexican" restaurants in the US. Mexico has had a EUROPEAN heritage for 500 YEARS, much longer than the U-S, and as a result has a much deeper and richer history of arts and culture, along with a direct connection to its pre-history of advanced civilizations from Mayan to Aztec. Uber is safe and easy--much cheaper than US! Plenty of public parks. Panhandlers are mostly polite if you make eye contact and say No, gracias. We felt safe night and day, plenty of police presence at all tourist sites. Eat at Carmela y Sal in Polanco.

Douglas United States of America

Mexico city was a really pleasant surprise! I loved the museums and just walking around the city. Food is relatively cheap unless you eat in expensive neighborhoods like the Condesa. Getting around was easy with the Metro. But do your research on how to use it beforehand. I was very confused the first day. There is always Uber, of course, but you losing a lot of the experience. For solo travelers I would recommend just roaming around the different neighborhoods and go on some of the trips that take you outside of the city, e.g. Teotihuacan. I met other solo travelers like that and they were a pleasant company. Watch out for tourist traps, especially if your Spanish is no bueno.

Stefan United States of America

Mexico City is an interesting destination with lots to see and do. It has a nice mix of history, natural beauty, and is fairly affordable if you know where to go. Chapultepec Park is a beautiful place to visit; there's a zoo and a castle with really nice views. The pyramids outside the city, the museums, and the parks are also worth exploring. Definitely consider using the bike shares or public transportation to get around in the city; there are bike stations all along Reforma Avenue. It's a practical way to explore the city because the traffic can be Horrifying. I also recommend treating yourself to affordable hair salon and spa services. Overall, the city was very interesting, and I definitely want to go back and see more.

Adriana United States of America

Mexico City is a fabulous destination for a visit. There is so much to do. Aside from the outstanding archaeological museum, there are endless more museums, nooks and crannies for shopping, nooks and crannies for traditional menus, parks throughout the city, to sit and relax, or watch people and, the walking is the best. There is also a very efficient system of public buses and the metro system of course can take you in all directions and save a great deal of time. This was our second visit, and I promise it will not be our last.

Amazing city and great day trips available. We stayed in Cuernavaca 2 days, day in Taxco, visited Teotihuacan on a day tour (Headout - Teotihuacán Pyramids Afternoon Guided Tour - mezcal tasting and dinner - private pay) and the rest in Mex City visiting family. The city is immense - you have no idea until you see it, how populated it is. Traffic is no joke. I highly recommend a private driver / tour guide which is not expensive considering the headache and pain of navigating on your own and much more convenient. Turibusj (hop on/off) was tough if you wanted to get a birds eye view of the city due to traffic but a great option to stop and get off to visit museums, sites, etc. We ended up abandoning in favor of walking/taxi. Uber was our fastest option but inDrive is definitely cheaper - used both but more luck with Uber. Next time will likely pick a couple of key areas to explore - having a plan is best and simply keep in mind, there's ALOT to see and experience. Just enjoy being where you are... food, people, culture. You won't see it all but that's ok.

Rose United States of America

Like many cities Mexico City has some beautiful landmarks but also visions of poverty. The area where I stayed (close to Zocalo Square) was quiet and I always felt safe and secure, although I didn't wander too far from there and mostly during the daylight. I walked quite a bit but there seemed to be plenty of other options for traveling around (taxis and buses). Lots of local options for dining was a pleasant surprise. Navigating the Mexico airport was no easy task as I feel they could definitely improve their signage to help tourists like me know where to go.

Kelly