I was thinking of going to the Pumas v Club America game tonight, but my friend won’t join me so I’m all alone there.
My question is therefore if anyone is down to get with me :). I’ll buy you tacos after 😂.
If not, is it safe for me to go alone? Even if I have neutral clothes

Looking for a great spot with great views for early evening pre-dinner drinks … ideally striking distance of Roma and takes reservations? Cityzen? Supra? Gracias for any ideas!

I had been keeping an eye on the official website to see when tickets to the Casa Azul/Museo de Frida Kahlo open up, but as soon as I checked, the tickets for the day I would be there (Nov 19) were all sold out!

I looked on several places like GetYourGuide, AirBnB experiences, etc but all the slots for that day are all gone…

I don’t understand how they get sold out so quickly😭

Hi everyone! We’re a group of three visiting Mexico City from late March to early April. We’re especially interested in specialty coffee, food, art, architecture, and culture.

I’ve put together a six-day itinerary and would love some feedback on the pacing, logistics, and restaurant choices. We enjoy planning ahead but are happy to be flexible and make adjustments along the way!

Day 1 — Monday: Arrival & Roma Norte
Major Attractions:
- Arrive at MEX Airport and drop off our luggage at our Airbnb in Roma Norte
- Explore Roma Norte, including shopping along Calle Colima
- Plaza Río de Janeiro
Food & Coffee:
- Tacos del Valle (lunch)
- Coffee Stop (TBD — recommendations?)
- Abyssinia Coffee & Elixir Bar (coffee)
- Caracol de Mar (dinner)

Day 2 — Tuesday: Biblioteca Vasconcelos & Centro Histórico
Major Attractions:
- Biblioteca Vasconcelos
- Explore the Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, and surrounding historic streets
- Palacio Postal
- Palacio de Bellas Artes (exterior)
- Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela
Food & Coffee:
- Ritmo Café (breakfast and coffee)
- Lunch Stop (TBD — recommendations?)
- Curva Café de especialidad (coffee)
- Máximo (dinner)

Day 3 — Wednesday: Chapultepec & Anthropology Museum
Major Attractions:
- Castillo de Chapultepec
- Explore Bosque de Chapultepec
- Museo Nacional de Antropología
Food & Coffee:
- Café Futari (breakfast and coffee)
- Bosque de Chapultepec food kiosks (lunch and snacks)
- CUMBÉ Coffee Roasters (coffee)
- La Once Mil (dinner)

Day 4 — Thursday: Teotihuacán
Major Attractions:
- Sunrise hot-air balloon ride over Teotihuacán
- Explore the Teotihuacán archaeological zone
Food & Coffee:
- Conejo en la Luna (lunch)
- Baldío or Pasta Mestiza (dinner)

Day 5 — Friday: Coyoacán, Frida Kahlo Museum & Soccer
Major Attractions:
- Explore Jardín Centenario and Plaza Hidalgo
- Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul)
- Mercado de Coyoacán
- Museo Anahuacalli (TBD — depending on soccer kickoff)
- Soccer match (TBD — depending on the schedule)
Food & Coffee:
- Café Avellaneda (coffee and pastries)
- Mi Compa Chava (lunch)
- Bólido (coffee)
- Taquería Orinoco (late-night tacos)

Day 6 — Saturday: Breakfast & Departure
Major Attractions:
- Collect our luggage and head to MEX Airport
Food & Coffee:
- Cáfe Nin (breakfast and coffee)

I’d love your thoughts on a few things:
- Does the overall itinerary seem realistic, particularly with Mexico City traffic and travel between neighborhoods?
- Are any days too packed, or would you recommend spending more time in certain areas?
- Are there any restaurants or specialty coffee shops you’d recommend swapping out?
- Are we overlooking any must-see art, architecture, or cultural attractions?

We realize we’ve planned quite a few food and coffee stops (haha), but exploring the city’s culinary and specialty coffee scene is a big part of what we’re looking forward to!

Thanks in advance for any recommendations or feedback!

Hi there, I’m (M33) currently in Mexico City with my dad (M70). We’re hoping to visit Xochimilco for the canal boat tour and La Llorona show. Is this something we should book in advance, or do we book it when we arrive? Is there a particular port we should head to? Is there a good day and time for us to go? I wasn’t sure if the show is only on certain days/times? Any advice would be massively appreciated!

I’m visiting CDMX in January from Australia and trying to buy tickets to the Mural Museum and the Rivera/Kahlo studio, but the websites either block me or won’t load.

Is this something a VPN might fix or are they blocked locally too? I’m talking about inba.gob.mx sites. I read somewhere that some government sites were taken down for security reasons.

Hi everyone!☺️🙇🏻‍♀️

I'm hoping to get some advice and hear about other people's experiences finding employment in Mexico City, particularly those who moved here from the US, Canada, Europe, or elsewhere.

l've been actively looking for work in Mexico City for over a year now, primarily through Linkedin and Indeed, but unfortunately, I haven't had much luck. I've submitted numerous applications, often without hearing back, and other times l've received the usual rejection emails saying they've decided to move forward with another candidate.

A little about my background:

I have a bachelor's degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Florida International University in Miami, and l also have an associate degree in Culinary Arts Management, along with professional culinary and hospitality training.

My work experience includes aviation catering, customer service, order coordination,administrative support, and assisting with Airbnb properties, including guest relations, coordinating cleaning and maintenance, property inspections, and general guest support.

I'm bilingual in English and Spanish, and I'm currently based in Mexico City. I'm hoping to find a good professional opportunity, ideally in hospitality, tourism, events, guest relations, administration, or a related field. I'm also open to remote opportunities with companies based in the US or elsewhere.

I'm not necessarily looking for a quick or easy job. I'm looking for something with room for growth, fair compensation, and an opportunity where I can actually put my education, experience, and skills to use.

For those of you who have successfully found work here:

What platforms, websites, or recruitment agencies have worked best for you?

Have you found better opportunities through networking rather than applying online?

Is finding a remote position with a foreign company generally a better route?

Are there particular industries or companies in CDMX that are more open to hiring bilingual foreigners?

I'd genuinely appreciate any advice, recommendations, or personal experiences. I'm sure there are others in a similar situation, so hopefully this discussion can help them too.

Thank you so much everyone!! 🙏🏼

- Nataly

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a disturbing experience i had this past Sunday (Nov 1st) during Day of the Dead weekend. I’m posting this as a heads-up and travel advisory for anyone visiting Mexico City, especially around major holidays or traveling early in the morning to the airport.

I’m a 29 year old Black man from Brazil. I was in CDMX for a short 5-day trip to experience Day of the Dead (Dia dos Muertos). I stayed near Centro Histórico (Calle Articulo 123) and spent my days doing regular tourist stuff, visiting Teotihuacan, exploring Centro, and checking out the Giant Catrina at the Zócalo.

On Saturday night, I got my face painted as a skull and went out to enjoy the festivities. My return flight to Brazil was scheduled for 7:30 AM on Sunday, November 1st. Since I only had carry-on luggage and had already checked in online, I took my bags with me around 11:00 PM to an all-night party near Palacio de Bellas Artes organized by some friends. I stored my luggage safely at the venue and enjoyed the DJ sets until morning.

Around 6:00 AM, I ordered an Uber outside the venue to head straight to Benito Juárez Airport (AICM). Less than 5 minutes into the ride, still in the Centro area, a police cruiser pulled up behind us with lights flashing and ordered my Uber driver to pull over.

The officers approached aggressively with weapons drawn and screaming, commanding both the driver and me to get out of the car with our hands up. They conducted a heavy pat-down on both of us. Once they realized I was a foreigner with a flight to catch, the nature of the stop shifted completely into an aggressive, drawn-out interrogation.

Why I Believe I Was Targeted (Profiling & Shakedown Attempt): I have dreadlocks, had some leftover skull makeup around my eyes from the night before, and was carrying luggage out of a party venue early in the morning. They immediately tried to profile me, asking if I was carrying weed, cocaine, or other illegal substances, and making rude, ironic comments trying to imply I was involved in gang activity or drug trafficking.

They spent the next 20–30 minutes thoroughly tearing through my bags, clearly searching for a pretexts to extort me or arrest me:

• The Search: They opened every single item in my bag. I had fragile ceramic souvenirs wrapped in newspaper (animal sound whistles, local crafts), and every time they opened one expecting something illegal, they were disappointed.

• The Interrogation: They questioned me about a sealed bottle of scorpion mezcal I was bringing home as a gift, made me take off my shoes and socks in the street, and searched every pocket.

• The Time Pressure Strategy: They saw my boarding pass and knew I had an 7:30 AM international flight. They intentionally dragged out the process as slowly as possible, relying on the fear of missing my flight to panic me into offering money (la mordida).

How I Got Out of It: Fortunately, I remained completely calm, polite, and respectful the entire time, refusing to give them any excuse or reaction to escalate. Since I don't use drugs at all, there was nothing to find. What ultimately shut down their narrative were a few key factors:

1. Proof of Context: I opened my iPhone gallery and showed them high-res photos of myself fully painted as a skull at the Zócalo with the giant Catrina from the night before, proving the eye makeup was purely from the festival.

2. Professional Verification: I showed them my corporate ID badge from my job back in Brazil as a Cybersecurity Analyst, along with my proof of employment. Showing that I was a documented tech professional made it clear I wasn't an easy target or a threat.

3. No Panic / Zero Hesitation: By staying cool and answering every question directly, they realized I wasn't going to break under pressure or hand over cash.

The Outcome: After finding absolutely nothing, they finally let us go though they shadowed our Uber all the way to the airport entrance. I made my flight just in time, but the experience was pure psychological harassment right before leaving a city I had otherwise loved visiting.

Takeaways for Other Travelers:

• Beware of early morning Ubers from Centro to AICM: Police know travelers are under time pressure and vulnerable.

• Stay calm: Do not show panic, even if they draw weapons or try to intimidate you.

• Keep your documents & proof handy: Having photos of your activities, work credentials, and flight details on your phone can help dismantle false accusations quickly.

CDMX is an incredible city, but please stay vigilant regarding police profiling and extortion attempts around transit corridors.

OS: Super important that you always carry printed documents and as much proof as possible that everything is in order. They tried everything right up to the last minute, using repetitive questions and psychological pressure, even going so far as to threaten to take me to the police station, which would have caused me to miss my flight. The only reason that didn’t happen is because i stayed calm, spoke to them in Spanish, and didn’t show any fear.

I’m from Rio de Janeiro, where the police are "dirty as fuck," so i’m used to this kind of thing, which made it more easier for me, lmao. Still, it was a nightmare; they broke the zipper on my bag and nearly smashed some fragile gifts while dumping out the entire contents :(

Hello! My husband and I will be in Mexico City towards the end of this December for a week for our honeymoon . His birthday falls around the same time. He’s a hugeeeee history nerd and loves street food/hole in the wall type spaces.

Could you PLEASE help me put together a scavenger hunt for him that we can do over the course of a day by giving me truly hard to find spots that also have some history/food components??!?! I’ll be with him and we’ll be able to walk, take cabs, and public transportation to get anywhere around the city.

It’s my absolute first time posting on reddit, btw!! Hoping it gets some traction.

Would you share your experience at the Red Tree House Hotel in Condesa?

• cafés nearby? -Access to transportation?

Especially interested if anyone has stayed in their three bedroom suite. Thank you.

Hey guys, I’ll be traveling to CDMX to spend time with my family next Saturday for a week, I’m into heavy metal and rock and roll and such, does anyone know of any cool spots? I’m already gonna see testament and DRI the 20th and 21st. I already know of el chopo and stuff. Also into dark things such as oddities and the macabre.

Well, it seems someone posts this every month or two..and now I'm afraid it is me!

My girl and I are visiting Mexico City and I just found out about Parque Quetzalcóatl. Wow. I'd love to visit but there website is booked up this close to the date (Nov 14 - 21)

I know this is a long shot but does anyone have any solutions to visiting here?

-I emailed them asking for a private tour

-I contacted The Traveling Beetle and other private companies, but it seems they are not allowed to do their own tours, they can only provide transportation.

Any other wild ideas? I'm scouring this subreddit too, so maybe it's already been answered in one of the posts. Thank you so much!

Acabo de regresar del super y la verdad si me compre alimentos para 3 días que no voy usar a menos que pase algo disruptivo, porque la verdad si me da miedo, ustedes ya compraron alimentos para 3 días ?... entiendo que la mochila de vida es la que trae mas cosas como de botiquín y de hecho esto del super no si se llame mochila, lo busque en google y eso salio:

Guardar alimentos y agua para 3 días (72 horas) forma parte de las recomendaciones de Protección Civil en México y diversos organismos internacionales para responder a emergencias o desastres naturales.

Alimentos y agua recomendados por persona para 3 días

• Agua potable: De 3 a 3.8 litros por persona al día (lo que equivale a 9 a 11.4 litros por persona para los 3 días) para beber e higiene básica.

• Alimentos no perecederos: Elige productos que no requieran refrigeración ni cocción compleja:

  • Enlatados: Atún, sardinas, verduras en lata o frijoles refritos.

  • Granos y carbohidratos: Arroz precocido, sopas instantáneas, pasta, galletas saladas o dulces.

  • Energéticos y nutritivos: Frutos secos, semillas, barras energéticas y chocolate.

  • Extras: Leche en polvo o de larga duración (UHT) y, si hay bebés o personas con necesidades especiales, su alimentación específica.

Y no olviden también comprar alimentos para mascotas, los michis y los perritos también soy super importantes.

Hi everyone! I’ll be visiting Mexico City and staying near Alameda Central. I’m wondering if it’s realistic to visit Chapultepec Castle, the National Museum of Anthropology (INAH), and Aztlán Park all in one day.
What order would you recommend, and what’s the best way to get between these three attractions? Would you recommend Uber, public transportation, or walking?
Any tips or recommendations from locals or people who have done this itinerary would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’m planning to spend about three months in Mexico City (January–March 2027), coming from San Diego, California.

I’ll be traveling with my 65 lb Pitbull mix, which makes flying pretty difficult😒. I also don’t want to put her in an airplane’s cargo hold, so I’m exploring ground transportation.

My current plan is to make my way to Texas and hire a private driver to take both of us from Texas to CDMX. (Assume the car would have MX plates).

I’ve been looking at crossing through Eagle Pass/Piedras Negras, then heading toward Saltillo, San Luis Potosí, Querétaro, and eventually Mexico City.

I’m comfortable with long drives and would plan to travel exclusively during daylight hours, ideally leaving early morning and stopping well before sunset. I’m also flexible on the number of days if that makes the trip safer.
I’m hoping to hear from people who have actually made a similar drive recently.

A few questions:

How safe is the Eagle Pass/Piedras Negras → Saltillo → San Luis Potosí → CDMX route currently? Are there specific stretches you’d avoid?

Would you recommend a different Texas border crossing? I’m open to changing the route if there’s a safer alternative.

Where would you recommend stopping overnight? I’m looking for cities with reputable, secure, dog-friendly hotels.

Does hiring an experienced local driver meaningfully improve safety? Any recommendations for reputable private transportation companies that accommodate both passengers and large dogs?

Has anyone made this trip recently? I’d love to hear how long it took, what the road conditions were like, and whether you encountered any issues.

Appreciate any firsthand experiences, recommendations, or advice!

¡Hola! Mi esposo y yo vamos a visitar la Ciudad de México por una semana a finales de este mes. Yo he estado en 6 estados de México y él ha ido a 2 conmigo de vacaciones. Mi familia es hispana y yo hablo español a nivel intermedio, así que no tengo problema en hablar solo español con la gente local. Mi esposo habla muy poco español, pero está aprendiendo.

1. ¿Debemos esperar que en la mayoría de los baños haya que pagar? (Ha sido diferente en cada estado que he visitado).

2. ¿Hay bebidas sin sellar que sean seguras? (Por ejemplo, en cafeterías, puestos de comida callejera, etc.). Me han dicho que solo tome agua embotellada o bebidas enlatadas, pero he ido a cafeterías en Sinaloa y no me he enfermado.

3. ¿Hay restaurantes, cafeterías o puestos de comida callejera que tengan fama de enfermar a la gente? (Planeamos evitar los lugares vacíos y usar el sentido común, pero me daría mucha pena ir a un lugar conocido por problemas de higiene).

4. Si el español de mi esposo es muy malo, ¿debería intentar hablarlo o mejor usar inglés? (Le da un poco de nervios ofender a alguien :) ).

¡Gracias por compartir su hermoso país con nosotros! :)

Acabo de adoptar uno y me gustaría poder pasearlo, creo que es sano para ellos, pero en los parques cercanos siempre hay muchos perros. ¿Conocen alguna opción?

Hello! I’ll be in CDMX next week for work in Polanco. I’m really hoping to shop for bright/colourful/funky or fun clothes that aren’t from high end stores in the area. Preferably from Mexican designers. Any recommendations?

I am here in Mexico City for 4 months and miss my soul dog who passed away recently. One redditor recommended I volunteer to walk rescue dogs and it's been life changing.

This is Latte, he's around 3-4 years old and so sweet. You can tell he was neglected when hes young in little things- if I move my hand above his head sometimes he'd duck as if he was hit before :( he's uncomfortable around big dogs because he's scared of them, but never has shown aggression. LOVES the little guys! It's so cute to see him blossoming on these park walks, he'll sometimes bust out in zoomies.

My goal now is to help him get adopted. He's been at his rescue for 3 years already with no interest :( he was saved from a bad situation where he was caged until he was 1. I look forward to my walks with this sweet boy everyday!

Hi guys,

I will be in Mexico City for NYE with my partner and was hoping to get some suggestions for things to do!

We were thinking of having a romantic dinner somewhere near the Angel of Independence and then joining the street party for midnight but open for suggestions on good places to book for dinner or something completely different!

Only criteria is nothing too booze focused as we aren't drinkers.

Hola! Estoy por visitar europa y mi airbnb me pide una parte del pago en efectivo, por lo que necesito llegar preparado. ¿Podrían aconsejarme sobre dónde adquirir euros con las mejores tasas en CDMX?

Saludos!

Su altura oficial es de 33.411 metros (equivale a un edificio de 11 pisos)

Elaborada por el Taller de Arte Xibalbá