This list of best excursions in Mexico City, formerly known as Mexico City, will help you complete a visit to one of the most welcoming and populated cities in the world.
In addition to the historic center, where the great Plaza del Zócalo is located and is the heart of the capital of Mexico, you cannot miss the visit to the neighborhoods of Coyoacán and San Ángel and savor one of the best gastronomies in the world, which will be done in its a whole that Mexico City becomes a city to remember and return.
And if after these typical visits of the city, you have extra time in Mexico City, you can take advantage to visit some of the jewels that are nearby such as Teotihuacán, Puebla, Cholula or San Miguel de Allende.
Based on the experience of the days we were in the city during our trip to Mexico in 45 days, we have made this selection of what we think are, the 5 best tours in Mexico City in Spanish. We start!
1. Teotihuacán
Teotihuacán, the "city of the Gods", is one of the most impressive archaeological complexes in the world and one of the best excursions in Mexico City what can you do.
Declared a World Heritage Site and with still many enigmas about the date and the town that built it, we are sure that this ancient city will exceed all your expectations and will surprise you at every step, highlighting among its jewels the pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the Causeway of the Dead, the Citadel, the Palace of Quetzalpapálot and the pyramid of the Feathered Serpent.
Keep in mind that you can get to Teotihuacán by bus within an hour's journey from the Central Station of the North of Mexico City.
We recommend you visit the pyramids of Teotihuacán first thing in the morning, open at 9, to avoid tourist groups that usually arrive after 10 in the morning.
Another option to learn more about the history of this place and the buildings is to book an excursion in Spanish from Mexico City.
- Book excursion to Teotihuacán at dawn
- Book balloon ride over Teotihuacán
- Book tour of Teotihuacán, Guadalupe Basilica and Tlatelolco
- Book excursion to Teotihuacán at sunset with dinner
- Book light and sound show in Teotihuacán
- Book excursion to Teotihuacán at dawn
Teotihuacan
2. Guided tour of Mexico City
There are many places to see in Mexico City, a city with more than 20 million inhabitants.
To begin to know it, nothing better than touring the old part, whose main center is the Plaza del Zócalo, where you can visit the ruins of the Templo Mayor, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace, which has murals by Diego Rivera.
The historic Francisco I. Madero street leaves from this square, where historical buildings such as the Casa de los Azulejos and the best viewpoint of the city, the Latin American Tower stand out. From here you can reach the Palace of Fine Arts, a beautiful building, with an impressive white marble facade and also the Alameda Central park, one of the city's green spaces.
A little further away is the Chapultepec forest, the great green lung of the city, where in addition to taking pleasant walks you can visit the interesting National Museum of Anthropology and History.
Other neighborhoods that you can not miss in Mexico City are Coyoacán where Frida Kahlo, San Ángel lived, which stands out for its markets and handicraft shops, and the Xochimilco district, where you can trajinera through its canals.
All these places can be visited on your own, walking or using the subway or Uber, to reach the most remote areas.
Although if you want to know better the history of this huge city, it can be very interesting to book a visit with a local guide, who are among the best tours in Mexico City in Spanish that you can do.
- Offer: Chapultepec Castle + Museum of Anthropology
- Book Mexico City tourist bus
- Book guided tour of Mexico City
- Book a private tour of Mexico City You choose!
Streets of Mexico City
3. Puebla, one of the best excursions in Mexico City
Visit the city of Puebla, known as the "City of Angels", is another one of the best excursions in Mexico City.
Located at the foot of the Popocatepetl volcano and declared a World Heritage Site, it stands out for its colonial architecture, gastronomy with its delicious poblano mole as well as its famous Talavera pottery.
There are several places to visit in Puebla that you cannot miss such as the Cathedral, the Palafoxiana Library, the Callejón de los Sapos, the San Francisco Temple, the Santa Clara Street, the Main Theater, El Parián Handicraft Market and the Barrio de the Artists, among others.
After taking a walk through the historic center, you can take a bus to see the largest pyramid in the world, the Great Pyramid of Cholula, although you can only see a small reconstruction since most of it is hidden under a mountain.
To get to Puebla you can take an ADO bus at the Mexico City TAPO Station that takes about two hours to arrive and once there, to go to the city center from the Puebla Station, you can opt for Uber, bus or official taxi .
To arrive after visiting Puebla to Cholula, located 7 kilometers away, you can get on another bus from the Cholula and Annexes Bus terminal, located in the center.
After our experience, we believe that doing Puebla and Cholula in one day from Mexico City for free is a bit of time, although a good and comfortable option to save time is to book a guided tour in Spanish.
- Book excursion to Puebla and Cholula
- Book private excursion to Puebla and Cholula
Puebla, one of the best excursions in Mexico City
4. Visit the neighborhood of Coyoacán
Coyoacán, located south of the city, is the most charming and favorite neighborhood in Mexico City. The presence of large colonial houses, squares with a lot of atmosphere and interesting museums, have made it a reference in the cultural life of the city that over time has welcomed many renowned artists, among which Frida Kahlo and her husband stand out Diego Rivera who stayed at the Blue House, now converted into an essential museum, until the day of Frida's death.
Currently, in addition to touring this museum, we recommend walking and enjoying other interesting places in Coyoacán such as the Municipal House, the Centennial Garden, the Mexican Food Market, the Trotsky House Museum, the Conchita Square and the Parish of San Juan Baptist.
If you have time you can go to the beautiful neighborhood of San Ángel and visit one of its famous craft markets located between Plaza San Jacinto and Plaza del Carmen.
To reach these two neighborhoods we opted for Uber, although you can also do it with a combination of metro and bus.
Another interesting way to explore them is to book a guided tour in Spanish.
- Book Coyoacán, Xochimilco and Frida Kahlo Museum
- Book Frida Kahlo tour of the Coyoacán neighborhood
Visit Coyoacán, one of the best tours in Mexico City
5. San Miguel de Allende
The city of San Miguel de Allende is one of the essential places to visit in Mexico and another of the best excursions in Mexico City.
Considered one of the most beautiful cities in the country, it stands out for its historical and architectural heritage in which walking through the cobbled streets of the historic center, full of colonial buildings with brightly colored facades, is one of the best things to do in San Miguel from Allende.
In addition to the walks, you cannot miss some of the most essential places to visit in San Miguel de Allende such as the Plaza and the Parish of San Miguel Arcángel, Aldama Street, the Handicraft Market, the Temple of San Francisco and the viewpoint of the city.
To get to San Miguel de Allende from Mexico City you can take an ETN bus at the Central Station that takes about 4 hours.
Another alternative to visit the city if you have only one day is to book a guided tour in Spanish.
- Book excursion to San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende
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