Mexico City

Mexico City is a vast, high-altitude capital that surprises first-time visitors with its sophistication and its greenery. The historic center radiates from the enormous Zócalo, flanked by the cathedral and the Aztec ruins of the Templo Mayor, layering pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern history in a few square blocks. For all its size, the city is walkable neighborhood by neighborhood.

The leafy, tree-lined streets of Roma and Condesa have become a magnet for their cafés, galleries, and celebrated restaurants, while the cobbled square of Coyoacán preserves the world of Frida Kahlo. World-class museums, the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán within day-trip reach, and one of the most exciting food scenes on the planet, from street tacos to fine dining, give you far more than a single trip can cover.

Sitting high on a plateau, the city enjoys mild temperatures year-round rather than tropical heat. The dry season from roughly November to April brings the most reliable sunshine, while summer afternoons often bring short, heavy showers.