Mexico City spreads a former Aztec capital under a mile-high sky, layering colonial palaces, world-class museums and some of the best cheap food anywhere over what used to be a lake. It's dense, walkable in patches, and constantly surprising.
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Best: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
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How long to stay
4–6 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 4.5h from the US East Coast, 10.5h from Europe, 20h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Altitude is 2,240m — take it easy the first day and drink extra water to avoid the headache.
- Use Uber or Didi rather than hailing street taxis; the metro is excellent but avoid it with luggage at rush hour.
- Tap water isn't potable — stick to bottled or filtered, including for ice at cheaper spots.
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