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Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, sits on the Mexican Plateau. Built over the lake that once held Tenochtitlan, the great city of the Aztec Empire, it offers scenery where ancient and modern layers meet throughout the city.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Mexico City
Gateway airport
Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX)
Best season
Feb–May, Nov–Dec
Time zone
America/Mexico_City
Sights covered
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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral

Temples & religious sites

Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral

This cathedral stands north of the Zócalo in Mexico City, built on the site of a former Aztec temple. Its construction spanned from 1573 to 1813, resulting in a magnificent structure well worth exploring.

National Museum of Anthropology

Museums & galleries

National Museum of Anthropology

The National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City is Mexico's largest and most visited museum. It offers a broad look at an extensive anthropological collection.

Palace of Fine arts

Culture & venues

Palace of Fine arts

One of Mexico City's foremost cultural venues. It hosts performances and exhibitions, making it a great place to soak up the city's artistic atmosphere.

2021 Mexico City Metro overpass collapse

Views & landmarks

2021 Mexico City Metro overpass collapse

This is an elevated section of a Mexico City Metro line. It became known after a section of track collapsed here in May 2021.

National Palace

Museums & galleries

National Palace

A building on Mexico City's Zócalo square, serving as the seat of the federal government and, since 2018, the presidential residence. It stands on a site that has housed rulers since the Aztec era, carrying a long history.

Templo Mayor

Temples & religious sites

Templo Mayor

The Templo Mayor is a temple ruin that once stood at the center of Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec Empire. As the site of a pyramid dedicated jointly to the god of war and the god of rain, it lets visitors experience traces of an ancient civilization.

Frida Kahlo Museum

Museums & galleries

Frida Kahlo Museum

Known as the "Blue House" for its cobalt-blue walls, this was where Frida Kahlo was born and died. Located in Coyoacán, it offers an intimate look at her life and work.

Museo Soumaya

Museums & galleries

Museo Soumaya

This private art museum in Mexico City holds a collection of over 66,000 works spanning 30 centuries. Visitors can admire everything from Mesoamerican sculpture to Western masters like Rodin and Dalí.

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Average temperature by month

5-year average

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