Holidays to Mexico City

Why Mexico City?

Known for its hustle and bustle this destination will meet high expectations for anyone looking for an exciting and cultural experience. Museums bring the pre-Hispanic history to life and enlighten visitors about renowned Mexican artists. World famous markets have developed a culture of their own, nightlife is busy and entertaining while food options are vast and taken seriously. In essence this will be an enriching and memorable holiday for couples, groups and families.

Popular areas to stay in Mexico City

Stuck on where to go? Check out the best resorts and towns to base your holiday

Mexico City Downtown

A scintillating mix of old and new, downtown Mexico City comprises the historic centre and Zona Rosa, the modern shopping and entertainment district. The focal area is the Zocalo, one of the world’s largest squares, which is a great starting point from which to see the sights.

Who is it for?

Couples

Share a cheeky kiss on the observation deck of the Latin American Tower, and be serenaded by musicians on a canal cruise.

Night Owls

Enjoy a drink in a traditional cantina, have a go at salsa dancing or party the night away in a glitzy club.

Culture Vultures

Mexico City has a huge number of museums, from the National Museum of Anthropology to the Palace of Fine Arts.

Room price from

£6

per person per night

Zona Sur

The area to the south of the historic centre of Mexico City is made up of homes, businesses and shops. You're in the vicinity of the Blue Stadium and Plaza Mexico, which offers open-air shops and restaurants. The university is known for its modern architecture and impressive murals that are the work of some of Mexico’s top artists.

Who is it for?

Families

Visit the Olympic Stadium, which held the Games in 1968, and take in an event at the University Cultural Centre.

Shoppers

Perisur is the largest shopping and entertainment complex to the south of Mexico City.

Culture Vultures

Don’t miss the Frida Kahlo Museum and examples of ancient Aztec city planning in the borough of Xochimilco.

Room price from

£29

per person per night

Zona Norte

To the north of the centre of Mexico City, you’re close to the Mundo E and Plaza Satelite shopping centres and Banamex convention centre. You’re also conveniently located for the Boy Heroes and Angel of Independence monuments and the upmarket dining district of Polanco.

Who is it for?

Families

If you base yourself here, you’re close to Chapultepec Zoo, where you can see giant pandas, jaguars and Mexican wolves.

Shoppers

The Mundo E shopping centre has around 150 stores, including famous brands, while Antara Fashion Hall offers designer boutiques.

Culture Vultures

North of the city is the Teotihuacan archaeological site, considered a sacred place by the Aztecs.

Room price from

£22

per person per night

Toluca

About an hour’s drive from Mexico City, industrial Toluca is the highest city in Mexico at 2,700m above sea level. It’s known for its 19th Century colonial architecture and is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including one of the country’s highest volcanoes, the Nevado de Toluca.