Please note that traffic in Mexico City can be unpredictable. We recommend allowing extra travel time to ensure a timely arrival at our wedding events.

Restaurants

Neil’s Picks:

  • Sylvestre

  • El Bajio

  • Bulla

  • San Angel Inn

  • Kill Bill

Paula’s Picks:

  • Contramar

  • Pujol

  • El Califa (Palmas)

  • Petit Hunan

Neighborhoods to Explore

Polanco
Upscale, leafy, and walkable, with great shopping and dining along Avenida Presidente Masaryk.

Roma Norte
Trendy cafés, galleries, boutiques, and some of the city’s best restaurants.

Condesa
Tree-lined streets, laid-back cafés, and beautiful parks perfect for wandering.

Coyoacán
A charming colonial neighborhood with cobblestone streets, markets, and the Frida Kahlo Blue House.

San Ángel
Historic and picturesque, known for cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and the Saturday Art Market (Bazar del Sábado).

Museums

National Museum of Anthropology
Mexico’s most important museum, showcasing the country’s pre-Hispanic civilizations

Museo Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul)
The artist’s iconic home filled with her personal belongings and artwork. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Palacio de Bellas Artes
An architectural masterpiece showcasing murals by Diego Rivera and rotating art exhibits. Even the lobby alone is worth the visit.

Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL)
The building itself is spectacular. A neoclassical gem worth visiting even just to admire the architecture.

Museo Soumaya
A free, modern-art museum with a dazzling silver exterior and works by Dalí, Rodin, and many more.

Cultural&Historical Sites

Chapultepec Castle & Park
A stunning hilltop castle with panoramic city views.

Teotihuacán Pyramids
One of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world, located about 1 hour from Mexico City. Explore the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the Avenue of the Dead.

Zócalo & Historic Center
Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor ruins, and enjoy the historic architecture around the main square.

Xochimilco Canals
A lively, colorful UNESCO World Heritage site known for its traditional trajineras (boats) through the canals.