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Mexico City, Mexico

A vast, high-altitude capital with one of the world's richest concentrations of museums.

Main airport: Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

Local Time

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Current Weather

17°C

Drizzle 6 km/h

Coordinates

19.4363, -99.0721

7316 m elevation

Nearby Airports

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Mexico City sits at high altitude in a mountain-ringed valley, and packs an enormous number of museums, markets, and distinct neighborhoods into one of the largest metro areas in the Americas. It functions as a major gateway between North and South America.

Best time to visit

March–May offers warm, dry weather before the summer rainy season; November–February is cooler but still generally dry.

Top attractions

•The Zócalo and the Metropolitan Cathedral in the historic center
•Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul in Coyoacán
•Chapultepec Park and the National Museum of Anthropology
•The floating gardens and canals of Xochimilco
•A day trip to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, about an hour outside the city

Practical tips

•The altitude (over 2,200 meters/7,000 feet) can cause mild shortness of breath for the first day or two — pace the first day accordingly.
•Mexico City International Airport (MEX) connects to downtown by metro, metrobus, or taxi/rideshare.
•Tap water is generally not recommended for drinking — bottled or filtered water is the standard choice for visitors.

Frequently asked questions

What airport serves Mexico City?

Mexico City's main airport is Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).

When is the best time to visit Mexico City?

March–May offers warm, dry weather before the summer rainy season; November–February is cooler but still generally dry.

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