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
Xochimilco Trajineras
FamilyXochimilco
Colorful gondolas through ancient Aztec canals — mariachi included.
Bosque de Chapultepec
OutdoorsChapultepec
Two-square-mile park with the Anthropology Museum and a castle on top.
Teotihuacán Pyramids
OutdoorsMéxico State
Climb the Pyramid of the Sun an hour northeast of the city.
Centro Histórico
CultureCentro
Zócalo, the Cathedral and Templo Mayor Aztec ruins side-by-side.
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.
Where to eat
Contramar
$$$Seafood · Roma Norte
Tuna tostadas and red/green pescado — long lunch institution.
El Califa de León
$Tacos · San Rafael
First taqueria with a Michelin star — gaonera tacos at the counter.
Lardo
$$Mediterranean · Condesa
Elena Reygadas' all-day room — pizza, pasta and natural wine.
Pujol
$$$$Modern Mexican tasting · Polanco
Enrique Olvera's mole madre, aged 2,000+ days. Book weeks out.
Quintonil
$$$$Modern Mexican · Polanco
Jorge Vallejo's heirloom-ingredient tasting — World's 50 Best top 10.
Live & on stage
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
Vive Latino
Foro Sol · Mar 21–22 · Latin Rock
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.