Ideas for travel to Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico

  • Explore Zócalo, the heart of the city, and visit the National Palace and Metropolitan Cathedral.
  • Walk through Chapultepec Park, and visit the Chapultepec Castle and National Museum of Anthropology.
  • Take a day trip to Teotihuacan to see the ancient pyramids of the Sun and Moon.
  • Experience Mexico City’s vibrant street food scene—try tacos al pastor, tamales, and churros.
  • Explore Xochimilco’s colorful canals for a unique boating experience.

Puebla & Oaxaca, Mexico

2 hours drive(130 km) from Mexico City to Puebla, then 4 hours (340 km) to Oaxaca.

  • In Puebla, visit the Cholula Pyramid and the stunning Puebla Cathedral.
  • In Oaxaca, explore the Zócalo, and admire the Monte Albán ruins.
  • Oaxaca is famous for its food—try mole (a rich sauce) and tlayudas (large tortillas with toppings).
  • Visit the Hierve el Agua, a natural rock formation that looks like a frozen waterfall.
  • If you are 21 and over and enjoy tasting alcohol distilled from different countries.   Experience the Mezcal.