But the thing that stands out to us after our latest trip is the rich cultural and historical context behind those things, which we dove into with a walking tour this is the tour we did , which we loved and a tour of the Anthropology Museum, among other things.
That understanding of how Mexico City went from a city on a lake not on the shores of a lake, ON THE LAKE to the urban sprawl that it is today gave us a deeper appreciation and understanding of this special place. Our intention is to give you all the information you need to put together your own itinerary, and along the way help you discover a few places or experiences that we loved and think you will too.
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All that being said, we think somewhere between four and six days is a good amount of time to spend on your first trip to Mexico City. The first is the location. Second is the vibes. Roma Norte and Condesa in particular are pretty clearly some of the more affluent neighborhoods in Mexico City. Those three neighborhoods all offer something slightly different. Definitely visit, but we probably would stay elsewhere. For more detail, you should head over and read our guide to the best places to stay in Mexico City , which has our four favorite neighborhoods, pros and cons for each, and a selection of hotels and guesthouses that stand out to us as particularly fun or interesting.
Remember that Mexico City is the biggest city in North America. In terms of getting around, this has two major implications.
