What to do and see in Mexico City downtown?

Mexico City Center

Palacio de Bellas Artes

It is the most important building in the manifestation of the arts in Mexico and one of the most renowned opera houses in the world.

Av. Juárez S/N, Centro Histórico

$75 MXN $3.25 USD per person

The entrance fee is only for visiting the building and the murals, however, we recommend that you check the program for events.

Palacio Postal

Postal Palace was built at the beginning of the 20th century as one of the symbols of Porfirio, definitely a gorgeous building that is gonna take you just 5 minutes to explore it.

1 Tacuba Street, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc

Free.

The visit is very quick, occasionally they have small exhibitions that are also free. If you love books you should check out the corridor next to the building.

Torre Latino

You can go to the observation deck at the top of the skyscraper, however you can save money if you just say you are going to Café Miralto, which is 3 floors above the observation deck and you will get the same view for less money.

2 Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas avenue intersection with Francisco I. Madero, Street.

$140 MXN $7USD normal price per person

The food at the cafe is not good, just buy a soda and that’s it, you won’t pay the entrance. Plus you can use the restroom.

La Capilla
Restaurante

This is a very simple Mexican food place, with a homemade taste. It is one of our favorites in the center, as it’s a break from the chaos that can be experienced in this neighborhood.

#39 5 de Mayo Street, Centro Histórico

Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000

$200/300 MXN $10/15 USD per person

This is a great place to eat good enchiladas and drink agua fresca.

Zócalo

This is the main square of Mexico, definitely a place you have to visit and admire its architecture. Remember that during our night tour we visited it and it looks better.

Plaza de la Constitución, Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México, Centro,

Free

Around it, you´ll see people inviting you to restaurants and terraces, don’t accept to go with them because it can be a scam and you will pay a lot of money for a horrible restaurant.

Templo Mayor

It was the most important sacred site in Mexico and is currently an archaeological zone in the Center of Mexico City.

Seminario 8, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, 06060, next to the Zocalo (the main plaza).

$80 MXN / $4 USD per person.

Next to the temple you will see pre-Hispanic dance.

Los Cocuyos

This place has always been famous, because their tacos are very tasty, we recommend you to order “Campechano” of “Suadero con Chorizo”.

57 Bolívar Street, Centro Histórico Neighborhood, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000, Ciudad de México

19 MXN 1 USD per Taco

Now they are on Netflix, and then going in the evening or weekend, means waiting a long time (30 minutes standing), better go for lunch and on weekdays to avoid the waiting line.

What else to do in Mexico City?

Street Food Bike Tour

Mexico City has more than 200 neighborhoods because visiting them on foot is impossible and with the city’s traffic it is not easy by car either, that’s why taking a bike tour using bike lanes and getting to know the Mexican culture through its street food, we consider it the best way to experience and feel the city.