Getting Here
We've lived here for years and we love it. Here's everything you need to arrive with confidence.
Hotels
NH Collection Centro Histórico
Centro Histórico
5 min walk to venue
Clean, modern, well-located. Great value for the area.
Book Our RateWhere to Stay
If you prefer an Airbnb — especially for longer stays — these are the neighborhoods we'd recommend.
Condesa
Where we liveTree-lined boulevards, Art Deco buildings, great coffee. Our neighborhood.
Stay: Great for couples and first-timers. 15 min to the venue.
Eat: Contramar, El Parnita, Lalo!
Roma Norte
Hipster-cool, gallery-dense, incredible taco spots.
Stay: Walkable to Condesa. Lots of boutique hotels and Airbnbs.
Eat: Máximo Bistrot, Expendio de Maíz, Rosetta
Polanco
Upscale, safe, close to Chapultepec Park.
Stay: Best luxury hotel options. 20 min to venue.
Eat: Pujol, Quintonil, Dulce Patria
Centro Histórico
Near the venueHistoric heart of the city. The wedding is here.
Stay: Gran Hotel, Downtown Mexico — walkable to Club de Banqueros.
Eat: El Cardenal for breakfast. Everything is close.
Juárez
Right between Reforma and Roma. Quieter but walkable to everything.
Stay: A great under-the-radar pick for Airbnbs.
Eat: Cicatriz, Amaya, Brew Union
Practical Tips
Altitude
Mexico City sits at 7,350 ft (2,240 m) — similar to Denver. Drink lots of water, take it easy your first day, and know that alcohol hits harder up here. Your body adjusts within a day or two.
Getting Around
Uber is your best friend — cheap, safe, and reliable. Download it before you land. Avoid street taxis at night. The Metro is great but can get crowded; skip it on the wedding day.
Airport (AICM T1 & T2)
Use the official airport Uber pickup zones. Do NOT accept rides from people approaching you inside the terminal. Have your destination written down — some drivers don't speak English.
Money
Bring some USD and exchange at a casa de cambio (not the airport). Rate is much better. Carry cash for tacos and markets. Cards work almost everywhere in Condesa/Roma/Polanco.
Safety
The neighborhoods you'll be in (Condesa, Roma, Polanco, Centro Histórico) are very safe for tourists. Use common sense: don't flash expensive jewelry, keep your phone in your pocket on the street.
Weather in October
Warm days (~22°C/72°F), cool evenings (~14°C/57°F). Bring a light layer for the night. October is the tail end of rainy season — a light jacket doubles as a rain layer.
Language
Spanish helps but most people in tourist areas speak some English. Download Google Translate with Spanish offline. "¿Habla inglés?" goes a long way.
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While You're Here
We've spent three years exploring this city. Here are our honest favorites — not the tourist traps.
Food
- Caracol de Mar
- Maizajo
- Taqueria Las Rejas
- Iddi's Bakery
- San Matcha
- Makan
Museums & Art
- Casa Frida Kahlo
- Museo Kaluz
- Museo de Antropología
- Museo de Arte Moderno
- Casa Luis Barragán
- Kurimanzutto
Things to Do
- Downtown Coyoacán
- Trajineras at Xochimilco
- Zócalo
- Chapultepec (Sections 1 & 2)
- Cablebús (cable cars)