The Zocalo is the main square in the heart of the Historic Center of Mexico City. Prior to the Colonial period, it was the ceremonial center of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. The Zocalo is bordered by the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, and the Federal District Buildings. It is located in the downtown area, featuring some of the oldest buildings of Mexico city, with large European influence. This is a great area to walk around and get a great sense of the culture, with many local shops and close to the famous Bellas Artes Museum amongst others.

Chapultepec Park is the second largest city park in Latin America. One of the park's main functions is to be an ecological space for Greater Mexico City. We recommend visiting Chapultepec Castle while you're there.

The Castle of Chapultepec was first commissioned in 1785, however was abandoned and not completed until 1864 under the leadership of emperor Maximilian von Hapsburg. This became the residence of the emperor during Second Mexican Empire, in efforts to relocate the center of Mexican society to his palace, he ordered the construction of Mexico's largest boulevard, Reforma, which he modeled after the Champs-Elysees of Paris. Highly recommend for those looking to explore Mexico in an easy, and convenient way.

Easily the most impressive museum in Mexico City, it's a must see.

Coyoacán is where Frida Kahlo spent most of her life, having lived in the same house until her death. This 1950’s house is known as La Casa Azul (The Blue House) and was donated by Khalo’s husband, Diego Rivera, with the intention of making it a museum in her honor.

With more than 20 million annual visitors, the Shrine of Guadalupe in Mexico City is one of the top Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world.

The ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan are a jewel of Mexico City. A Mesoamerican society from 100 B.C., Teotihuacan was the largest city in the pre-Colombian Americas. The architectural site features the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon which are over 200 feet tall. The city was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1987. It is about 1 hour from the city center, highly recommended if you are staying a couple extra days in Mexico!

The Historic and Cultural Center of Mexico City, built in the center of the original Aztec capitol city Tenochtitlan. Perfect for a half-day to visit gorgeous historical landmarks such as the Zocalo and Bellas Artes

Restaurants we recommend:

- Taqueria Los Cocuyos - Our favorite spot for tacos.

-Churros "El Morro" - They have a number of locations throughout Mexico City, where you can get their famous churros paired with hot chocolate for dunking!

-Azul Historico - Upscale Mexican food; make a reservation ahead of time

-La Terraza - Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico - La Terraza Restaurant & Bar is located on the fifth floor of the hotel and offers panoramic views of the Zocalo, National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral.

A more intimate area of Mexico City, la Roma has tree-lined streets filled with restaurants, shops, bars and bakeries, and is a great place to wander through the park, find pop up art exhibitions and late night cocktails.

Restaurants we recommend:

- Cafe Nin & Panaderia Rosetta - Some of the best pan dulce in the city

- Contramar - Elegant Mexican seafood, best tuna tostadas

- Mariscos Mi Compa Chava - Another popular Mexico City restaurant for seafood (we recommend making line 30 minutes before it opens or going later toward closing, otherwise it can be up to a 2 hr. wait)

- El Tizoncito - Known for their al pastor

- La Casa De Toño - A favorite among many locals, there is locations all over the city

- Taqueria Orinoco - Taco spot famous for their chicharron with locations all over the city