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2017 City Guide: México City
Museo Frida Kahlo is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

1. Museo Frida Kahlo

9.1
Londres 247 (Ignacio Allende), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Art Museum · Coyoacán · 681 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: The house itself is beautiful, so it is worth taking a book and hanging out in the garden for a bit if it is not very crowded. My favorite part of the exhibition is Frida's dress collection.

Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacán is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

2. Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacán

9.4
Carretera Ecatepec-Pirámides Km. 22 + 600, San Juan Teotihuacán de Arista, México
Historic and Protected Site · 625 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: If you are in the mood for hiking and history, two of the biggest pyramids in México are about two hours away by car, or you can take a bus that brings you there and back.

Mercado de Coyoacán is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

3. Mercado de Coyoacán

9.2
Malitzin 19 (Xicotencatl), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Market · Coyoacán · 137 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: Any market in México is worth visiting, for the color explosion and combination of basically everything you could imagine finding in the same place...

Museo Nacional de Historia (Castillo de Chapultepec) is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

4. Museo Nacional de Historia (Castillo de Chapultepec)

9.5
Bosque de Chapultepec 1a Sección, Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
History Museum · Bosque de Chapultepec 1 · 619 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: It is located in the middle of Chapultepec Park at a height of 2,325 meters above sea level. It is the home of the National History Museum, but the nicest part is the gardens...

Arena México is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

5. Arena México

8.8
Dr. Lavista 197 (Esq. con Dr. Liceaga), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Stadium · 431 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: It's extremely funny to attend a Lucha Libre match, even if you don't speak the language. The fighter’s masks and the way people behave make soap operas jealous...

Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

6. Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo

9.2
Av. Paseo de la Reforma 51 (Esq. con Gandhi), Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federal
Museum · 360 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: Rufino Tamayo founded this museum to give Mexicans access to twentieth-century art. It produces original exhibitions of the most representative aspects of the international contemporary art scene.

Anthropology Museum of México is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

7. Anthropology Museum of México

9.5
(Museo Nacional de Antropología)
Av. Paseo de la Reforma s/n (Esq. con Clzd. Mahatma Gandhi), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Museum · 729 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: It is one of the best museums in México. The collection includes giant stone Olmec heads, Aztec's Stone of the Sun, and treasures from the Mayan civilization.

Casa Estudio Luis Barragán is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

8. Casa Estudio Luis Barragán

9.0
General Francisco Ramirez 12, Daniel Garza, Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Museum · Miguel Hidalgo · 52 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: As the name suggests, this was the home of this famous architect. It is one of my favorite places to go – the interaction between space and color makes it unique.

Palacio de Bellas Artes is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

9. Palacio de Bellas Artes

9.5
Av. Juárez s/n (Esq. con Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Opera House · Downtown · 1343 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: The place is officially a concert hall and arts center, but you can go inside to check out the immense murals painted by famous Mexican artists.

Museo de Arte Moderno is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

10. Museo de Arte Moderno

9.2
Paseo de la Reforma (Gandhi), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Art Museum · Bosque de Chapultepec 1 · 327 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: It is located in the national university (UNAM) campus. Inside the museum, you'll find cutting-edge temporary exhibitions.

El Departamento is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

11. El Departamento

8.8
Av. Alvaro Obregon 154 (Jalapa)
Night Club · Roma Norte · 62 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: Get ready to dance! This bar/club is great for partying – they always have guest DJs, so the music depends on who's playing. They have a nice selection of mezcal and cocktails...

Chilakiller's is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

12. Chilakiller's

7.2
Av. Revolución 23 (Benjamin Franklin y Progreso), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Mexican Restaurant · Tacubaya · 459 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: My favorite place for breakfast. It is not a very fancy place but the decoration is very Mexican. They serve the best chilaquiles in town...

M.N. Roy is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

13. M.N. Roy

8.6
Mérida 186 (Queretaro), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Night Club · 65 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: Berlin style – only a few get in and no one has any idea why or how they pick the lucky ones. Inside, they have great techno music and amazing cocktails. They even have a swing!

Pujol is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

14. Pujol

8.4
Tennyson 133, Miguel Hidalgo, Distrito Federal
Mexican Restaurant · Polanco V Sección · 132 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: You have to book months in advance since this restaurant is always in the top 10 worldwide. It is quite fancy but completely worth it. The food and atmosphere are amazing.

Licorería Limantour is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

15. Licorería Limantour

8.8
Álvaro Obregón 106 (Esq. Orizaba), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Cocktail Bar · 487 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: A small cocktail bar in the heart of one of the nicest neighborhoods. It is one of the top 10 cocktail bars worldwide, so expect it to be crowded! Try the Pernambuco and the Vicuña.

La Otilia is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

16. La Otilia

5.7
Valladolid 76, Col. Roma Norte (Oaxaca), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Coffee Shop · Roma Norte · 87 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: This place is owned by a good friend. It offers a variety of gluten-free treats. My personal favorite – the matcha pie and the burgers. Perfect for lunch! ...

El Parnita is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

17. El Parnita

8.3
Yucatán 84 (Entre Querétaro y San Luis Potosí), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Mexican Restaurant · 770 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: This place is just great. It is always quite crowded so you have to be patient. They serve traditional and not-so-traditional small dishes with freshly made ingredients...

Rosetta is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

18. Rosetta

8.8
Colima 166 (Orizaba), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Italian Restaurant · 730 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: A French-Mexican fusion. The menu changes according to seasons, but everything is always really good. All the ingredients are unique and the chef is well aware of the role they play in every dish.

Café de Tacuba is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

19. Café de Tacuba

8.6
Tacuba 28 (Allende), Cuauhtemoc, Distrito Federal
Mexican Restaurant · 1177 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: Find traditional Mexican cuisine here. Perfect for when you are sightseeing in the city center. If it’s in season don't leave this place without trying the Chiles en nogada.

Máximo Bistrot Local is one of 2017 City Guide: México City.

20. Máximo Bistrot Local

7.9
Tonalá 133 (Zacatecas), Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal
Bistro · Roma Norte · 409 tips and reviews

The ArtificialThe Artificial: The place is quite small so a reser-vation is a must. All dishes are amazing and you can also take a four course tasting menu. They also serve my favorite Mexican wine – Ensamble.