Getting Here
We've lived here for years and we love it. Here's everything you need to arrive with confidence.
Hotels
Marquis Reforma
Reforma / Polanco
20 min by Uber
If you want a suite, a spa, a pool, and the full Mexico City luxury experience. Worth it.
Book Our RateHilton Mexico City Reforma
Reforma
10 min walk to venue
Our group rate on Paseo de la Reforma. Steps from Alameda and Bellas Artes, an easy walk to Centro Histórico.
Book Our RateNH 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: Caracol de Mar, Lardo, Iddi's Bakery
Roma Norte
Hipster-cool, gallery-dense, incredible taco spots.
Stay: Walkable to Condesa. Lots of boutique hotels and Airbnbs.
Eat: Máximo Bistrot, Amorcita Gelato, Rosetta
Polanco
Upscale, safe, close to Chapultepec Park.
Stay: Best luxury hotel options. 20 min to venue.
Eat: Pujol, Quintonil, Manaw
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, Makan, 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 (MEX 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
Instead of using a currency exchange for pesos, you can use the ATMs and withdraw as normal for a relatively small fee. Citibanamex has some of the lowest fees. Carry cash (pesos) for tacos and markets. Cards work almost everywhere in Condesa/Roma/Polanco. Most places in CDMX do NOT accept USD.
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
- Amorcita Gelato
- 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)