Mexico’s capital is Mexico City, home to residences, businesses, and restaurants, and where the FIFA World Cup 2026 festivities + sports show during the opening ceremonies took place. Mexico City was originally founded in the 1300s, making it the oldest continuously inhabited capital city in the Americas.
Today, it is bustling, sprawling, and beautiful. This vibrant, stunning metropolis is directly built with the ruins of Tenochtitlán, the capital of the Aztecs, a tribe in Mexico, blending several years of indigenous and colonial history. It is renowned for its rich culture, world-class cuisine, and economic significance.
Yes, Uber is completely operational in Mexico City, and here’s their guide to exploring Mexico City when you get here.
Get started with Mexico City’s culture, history
Remember, Mexico City is not Mexico, but surprise, surprise, here, there are ancient architectures like the awe-striking Teotihuacán Pyramids, or the Pyramid of the Sun and the Moon. Ride a hot-air balloon flight at sunrise for a bucket-list of views.
For some more culture, head over to Nacional de Antropología, where you can find the world’s biggest collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including the Aztec Sun Stone.
At the Caza Azul, you can see the home and the legacy of Mexican woman artist Frida Kahlo. End your tour at Centro Histórico, famous for its magnificent marble interior and murals by Diego Rivera.
Continuing on with relaxing at neighborhoods, parks
If you worked during the night and woke up late for your tour, and it’s the afternoon already, these hours are best explored in Mexico City’s neighborhoods and parks. Start at Roma & Condesa – sounding Italian, but truly Mexican with its artisan coffee, boutique shopping, and incredible restaurants.
If the weather is fine or fair, stroll around Parque México or Parque España, then hike up Chapultepec Castle like hiking hills to a secluded Japanese temple.
Indulge in Mexican food, or get it delivered
Who says that Mexico is merely tacos, tacos, tacos. While these tacos are a must-try, be sure to soak into sopes and quesadillas, too, and don’t forget to pair them with the best-tasting tequila. Music, mariachi bands, and more will be playing around. Or, if you’re too lazy to get a table in these restaurants, it’s fine to order them for delivery, even better!
Immerse in stunning architecture
Mexico City will always remain a mystery. There’s the Torre Latinoamericana observation deck, where you can get a 360-degree view of the sprawling urban landscape. Only a few blocks from Bellas Artes is Palacio Postal, the equivalent of Vietnam’s.
Attend those events, it’s Mexico City!
Aside from sports shows like FIFA World Cup 26 – Mexico loves soccer – there are fiestas, fashion shows, branding shows, mall events, and shopping sale events around, so don’t miss out. It’s perfect for the family, or whether you are with friends!
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