Mexico City
Mexico City Stadium
The legendary Azteca hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals. At 2,250 m above sea level, altitude affects performance. Stay in Roma, Condesa, or Polanco for tourist-friendly experiences with world-class dining.
🏨 Hotels
Best-value options across all budgets — with direct booking links.
Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City
Local Dining
Pujol
Modern Mexican Fine Dining · Polanco
El Cardenal
Traditional Mexican · Historic Centre
Contramar
Seafood · Roma Norte
Mercado de Jamaica Tacos
Street Tacos · Venustiano Carranza
Things to Do
Chapultepec Castle & Park
Family ✓Former imperial castle atop a hill in the city's enormous urban park.
History / Park
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Family ✓One of the world's great museums — Aztec Sun Stone, Mayan artefacts, 23 exhibition halls.
Museum
Xochimilco Canals
Family ✓UNESCO World Heritage floating gardens — take a decorated trajinera boat with mariachis.
Nature / Culture
Teotihuacán Pyramids
Family ✓50 km from the city — climb the Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon.
History / Day Trip
Climate (June–July)
Getting There
From Airport
NAICM (AIFA) or MEX (Benito Juárez): Metro Line 5 from Terminal 1 to CDMX (45 min, ~$0.25). Ride-share (Uber/Didi) recommended ~$15–25 USD.
To Stadium
- →Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero to Estadio Azteca station
- →Uber/Didi from Condesa ~$8 USD (30 min)
Safety Tips
- ✓Roma, Condesa, Polanco, and Coyoacán are safe for tourists.
- ✓Use Uber, Didi, or Cabify — avoid hailing street taxis.
- ✓Petty theft on the Metro — keep valuables in front pockets or a money belt.
- ✓Altitude (2,250 m) — acclimatise for 1–2 days; avoid heavy exertion on arrival.
- ✓Afternoon showers are common — carry a light rain jacket.