Guidebook for Centro
Food Scene
It's a staple in the downtown. People from all over Mexico City go on weekends. You can sample fruit and meats, wines, coffee, seafood.
147 locals recommend
Mercado de San Juan
21 2ᵃ Calle de Ernesto PugibetIt's a staple in the downtown. People from all over Mexico City go on weekends. You can sample fruit and meats, wines, coffee, seafood.
La Habana's is about ten minutes from the apartment. It's been there for over 70 years. Many of the great mexican and latin american writers used to hang out there. As well, Fidel and Che concocted their Cuban revolution there. Coffee is a must have as well.
33 locals recommend
Café La Habana
62 Av. MorelosLa Habana's is about ten minutes from the apartment. It's been there for over 70 years. Many of the great mexican and latin american writers used to hang out there. As well, Fidel and Che concocted their Cuban revolution there. Coffee is a must have as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tio Pepe's is a traditional cantina, elegant and friendly, casual and easygoing. Great for botanas, or snacks, and cold beer and conversation. Old men playing dominoes beside hipsters hugging half carafes of house wine.
9 locals recommend
Cantina "Tio Pepe"
26 Av IndependenciaTio Pepe's is a traditional cantina, elegant and friendly, casual and easygoing. Great for botanas, or snacks, and cold beer and conversation. Old men playing dominoes beside hipsters hugging half carafes of house wine.
Plaza Garibaldi is about a 20 minute walk from the apartment. It is where all the Mariachi players hang out. There are many restaurants and bars there as well. The museum of tequila and mezcal is also housed there.
193 locals recommend
Garibaldi Plaza
Plaza Garibaldi is about a 20 minute walk from the apartment. It is where all the Mariachi players hang out. There are many restaurants and bars there as well. The museum of tequila and mezcal is also housed there.
Sightseeing
National gallery of Mexico. Iconic building. Sometimes there are early morning classical music concerts for 30 pesos. Usually a highlighted exhibition is going on. Saw Herbie Hancock play there once, incredible.
488 locals recommend
Bellas Artes station
National gallery of Mexico. Iconic building. Sometimes there are early morning classical music concerts for 30 pesos. Usually a highlighted exhibition is going on. Saw Herbie Hancock play there once, incredible.
Paseo de la Reforma is the biggest street in Mexico, and the most important politically and culturally. A great way to spend an hour or two walking from one end to the other. Many restaurants and entertainment options along the way.
78 locals recommend
Paseo de la Reforma
110 C. Río SenaPaseo de la Reforma is the biggest street in Mexico, and the most important politically and culturally. A great way to spend an hour or two walking from one end to the other. Many restaurants and entertainment options along the way.
Entertainment & Activities
Home of Mexican Luchadores, or wrestling. A 15 minute walk from the apartment. A great option for an early evening activity.
197 locals recommend
Arena México
189 Dr. LavistaHome of Mexican Luchadores, or wrestling. A 15 minute walk from the apartment. A great option for an early evening activity.
Parks & Nature
One of the biggest parks inside a city in the world. Mexico City can be hectic, however once inside the forest park it seems like you are oddly in a completely natural forest. Can barely hear the traffic outside!! Great for a run, if you run, and wonderful for laying around in the grass with a book.
943 locals recommend
Bosque de Chapultepec
One of the biggest parks inside a city in the world. Mexico City can be hectic, however once inside the forest park it seems like you are oddly in a completely natural forest. Can barely hear the traffic outside!! Great for a run, if you run, and wonderful for laying around in the grass with a book.
Getting Around
Very close to the apartment, one block and a half. It will take you north and south as well as east and west. Very convenient.
30 locals recommend
METRO BALDERAS station
Very close to the apartment, one block and a half. It will take you north and south as well as east and west. Very convenient.
Shopping
Almost every foreign person must go to La Ciudadela and the Mercado de Artesanias. They usually end up there anyway. Many hand made crafts, rings, pottery, souvenirs etc. Beside the market is the plaza where on Saturday's the old folks dance Danzon. Interesting and enjoyable to sit and watch or take part. You can have drinks and listen to music.
369 locals recommend
Ciudadela Park
José María MorelosAlmost every foreign person must go to La Ciudadela and the Mercado de Artesanias. They usually end up there anyway. Many hand made crafts, rings, pottery, souvenirs etc. Beside the market is the plaza where on Saturday's the old folks dance Danzon. Interesting and enjoyable to sit and watch or take part. You can have drinks and listen to music.