Here’s a suggested week itinerary
Monday:
Summit one of the largest pyramids in the world, the Pyramid of the Sun and its smaller sibling, the Pyramid of the Moon just an hour drive outside the city. The easiest way to get there is by Uber or tour. Ask your Uber to wait (it’s incredibly cheap) while you climb and grab lunch.
Lunch recommendation: La Gruta (literally inside a cave)
If you have extra energy in the evening, stroll through the Polanco neighborhood that’s known for its incredible shopping and nightlife scene.
Dinner restaurant recommendation (in Polanco): La Unica
Tuesday:
Arts & Culture Tour (Southern Mexico City)
Mexico City was originally built on a large lake and the citizens of the city would transport their merchandise by boat through the canals. Xochimilco is the last remaining vestige of this former structure. Follow this link for more information about this experience and go in a group to get your own boat!
Mexican art is known worldwide for its captivating colors. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are emblematic of these styles. Check out Frida Kahlo‘s former home in the Coyoacan neighborhood and then take a stroll through this iconic neighborhood. The artisanal markets are incredible (found in the plaza) and you can’t go wrong with the churros and chocolate caliente.
Restaurant Recommendation: Los Danzantes
In the evening, visit one of Mexico City’s most youthful and hipster nightlife scenes in La Condesa. Here, there are tons of late night bars and clubs. If you’re feeling extra adventurous watch Lucha Libre in the neighboring La Roma district.
Wednesday:
Historical Downtown.
Great breakfast spot: Hotel Azul Historico’s restaurant
Mexico City’s downtown is a true representation of the Aztec culture and Spanish Catholic culture combined. Take an Uber to the Zocalo (city center) to visit the famous cathedral. What’s even more interesting is the temple underground the cathedral. Walk around the cathedral to see the Templo Mayor. If you’re lucky, there might be an open market. When you’re finished visiting the historic buildings, find a rooftop bar to drink a michelada (beer with lime juice and sauces).
After your beer, explore the downtown area and some of these great sites:
Palacio de Bellas Artes – where the national symphony performs. Check out the beautiful murals.
Torre Latinoamericana was the original skyscraper of Latin America. It was also the first high-rise built with an antiseismic structure and survived the 1985 earthquake. You can go to the roof and see incredible panoramic views.
Thursday:
Food tour!
If you haven’t hopped on a Turibus, yet, we can’t recommend it enough. It’s a fantastic hop on hop off, double-decker bus that takes you around and makes it super easy to get a holistic view of the city.
Check out this link for amazing neighborhoods to eat from Eater.
Alternatively, go overnight to Tepoztlan, a unique mystical town an hour outside the city with a pyramid atop a mountain.
Friday:
Our welcome cocktail and dinners start early tonight (at 6 pm) so an option is to explore the local neighborhood of Polanco and the city’s major park Chapultepec.
The National Anthropology Museum located in Polanco is one of the most prestigious archeological museums in the world. It holds the original Aztec calendar plus countless artifacts that tell Mexico’s thousand-year-old history.
Chapultepec Castle is a unique offering as a European castle in Latin America. Located in the heart of Chapultepec Park, the castle offers beautiful gardens and a museum of history. The park also offers some great walking and running trails or you can rent bikes and ride around to see the castle from outside.
The Soumaya museum, owned by Carlos Slim, is another unique attraction in the Polanco neighborhood. Check out the European art collection as well as the temporary exhibits.
If you haven’t had a chance to shop, check out the cute boutiques in Polanco or the Antara mall. Calle Masaryk is also worth a stroll for its elegant storefronts and hip cafes and restaurants. People watch from a table at a local restaurant or try some Mexican sushi at Sushi Itto.
Saturday: WEDDING!!
Sunday:
On Sundays, many streets close to cars and open to bikes only. This is especially true on the last Sunday of the month. Rent a bike and ride through some of the major avenues of the city carless!
Marina & Lawrence 