What should i do when i get off the plane at mexico city airport?

Question

i'm going to mexico for one month in june. i have the flights booked into mexico city, but kind of wanted to research what i should do for the couple of days i'm in the capital to make the most of it. all suggestions welcome. any hostel recommendations, eateries, bars, museums, sights and such? i will be going down south after a couple of days, so any routes to cancun i should take? scenic routes? definite places i should go/see? any info would be very much appreciated. thanks.

Answer 1

cancun is veeeery far from mexico city like 30 hours in the bus, unless you a re in for a real adventure, i would recomend you find a closer beach destination, or take a plain there. the closest beach is acapulcoaout 4-5 hours, you have to visit cuernavaca i'ts a beautiful city south of mexico about an hour and tepoztlan, beatiful town, very touristy but nice

Answer 2

get back on the plane and fly elsewhere

Answer 3

Hello: I'm from Mexico City, first of all this is a great place to visit no matter if you're on business or vacation but you have to consider your budget, that way you can look better for a place to stay, restaurants, bars, museums, etc. There's something else you may consider too. Because there are some unsafe neighbourhoods and is better not to be around them. This is a very big city and the traffic is too much, so the best zone to stay is near downtown, that way you will be close to almost avery attraction (museums, nice restaurants, etc.) If you need any help feel free to contact me. maybe I can help.

Answer 4

Mexico City is such a big place tht ull have 2 plan ur time. I suggest u 2 take the turibus tht is a hop on hop off buss tht will take u 2 all the interesting spits in the city, its not expensive and ull b able 2 enjoy the view when going frm one part 2 the other:

http://64.78.37.75/turibus/recorrido_tur...

RESTAURANTS. U can eat good mexican food in:

- El Moro (churros and chocolate)

Eje Central 42

Centro Histórico

(Metro Torre Latinoamericana)

Tel. [phone]

- La Bella Lulá

http://www.queremoscomer.com/resultado.p...

- La Flor de Liz

Huichapan 21

Col. Hipodromo Condesa (Poniente)

Tel. [phone] y 52 07 31 66

- El Cardenal (4 breakfast)

http://www.queremoscomer.com/resultado.p...

MUSEUMS. As mex city is the city in the world with more museums ull have 2 choose one or 2 tht u wanna visit. There r bis ones in Av. Reforma (Natural History or Antopology) and many small ones all arround the Centro Histórico, i like this 2:

- San Ildefonso

http://www.sanildefonso.org.mx/

- Museo de San Carlos

http://www.ciudadmexico.com.mx/atractivo...

Answer 5

ya was borns in there and thers diferant places to check as the aztech pyramids and temples and specialy cuerna bacas it is green and has a excellent climate becarful whats times you takes the subways if you are planning on taking it in the morning try not taking it around six to 8 it is extremely crouded and not after midnight it is dangerous other subway I suggest Cuerna Bacas and the mayan temples il castillo and donts forget peace to all the mexicans

Answer 6

you should fly to Cancun.. long travel by land.  They have a new domestic airline there called Volaris.. check it out because it is cheap and the airplanes are nice and new..

Answer 7

Go to the taxi counter that is INSIDE the airport and prepay for a taxi to your hotel..they gve you a icket to take out to the taxi line.  These are safe taxis.  That is not to say that riding in a txi in Mexico City is not an "adventure"...they drive like maniacs...but you find yourself rooting for "your" taxi driver!  if you have not selected a hotel...here is a very modestly priced , safe, nice place in an excellent part of town...A  B &B.  Owner speaks English. See site below...can't beat the price.  Be sure to read the whole page...good info. Also, if you do decide to go there, there is NO sign on the gate...just a big dk. blue gate with a bell at #69 Rio Sena, ring the bell and give them a couple of minutes to walk up to the gate...you will be very happy with this place.   And they can advise you on places to go in the city.  Cancun is EAST from Mexico City...a VERY long way.  Best way to go is take a bus....and pick at least 2 or 3 cities to visit on the way...like Veracruz...you will love it. Be sure to go to the centro historico with the sidewalk cafes, and to the OUTSTANDING aquarium in Veracruz.  See 2nd site for bus schedule info.  These are great buses and leave from the TAPO station in Mexico City.  Remember the prices are listed  in PESOS.

https://www.ticketbus.com.mx/ticketbus/i...

Answer 8

Make sure you take an authorized taxi from the airport.

DO NOT EVER GET INTO A TWO DOOR TAXI - ESPECIALLY A VW BUG. These (some not all, but don't risk it) are the horror story taxis. Because its two door, you must sit in the back, and from there, you can be kidnapped, robbed, etc.

Be careful also with extra passengers - some taxis will pick up multiple clients if they are headed in the same direction. Be really careful bc this can be a scam. I also tell the drive no other clients while I'm in the car - or i'll walk. If he starts to stop, open the door like your getting out - he'll get the picture.

Hope I didn't scare you - enjoy your trip.

Answer 9

Mexico City is fantastic!! See articles below:

Here is a link to an article about how to travel to and get around Mexico City (when arriving by air):

http://www.ehow.com/how_2242076_travel-a...

and

Here is a link to an article about the top ten sights to see in Mexico City:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2250245_mexico-c...

Also, when you travel out of Mexico City, other great places to visit in central and southern Mexico include: Puebla, Cholula, Cuernavaca, Tepoztlan (and Tepozteco Pyramid), Taxco, Xochicalco, Acupulco, Oaxaca and Monte Alban, and much more!!  Have a great trip!