Vintage Shopping: Roma Norte has an incredible selection of vintage shops if you want to spend a couple hours looking for your new favorite vintage piece. Melissa's favorites are: Goodbye Folk, ERRE Vintage (great men's selection), Back to Life Vintage Clothing, and Roma Vintage.

Visit Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A jaw-dropping "megalibrary" that turns book-browsing into a geometric adventure. Situated among lush gardens and covering an area of over 38,000 square meters, this floating matrix of books is known both for its size and the undeniable sense of import conveyed by the structure itself.

Watch the Famous Lucha Libre: Catch a famous masked Mexican wrestling match at either the Arena Mexico or the Arena Coliseo. Tickets can either be purchased online or at the door -- try to get into the bottom tier of seats closest to the ring if possible.

Explore Plaza Río de Janeiro: Stroll the beautiful turn-of-the-century and Art Deco mansions of Roma, either before or after a leisurely lunch at Rosetta. At the center of this lovely park is a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David in the center of a fountain. Grab some sweets from the neighboring Dulceria de Celaya just down the street, gaze at David’s glutes, and people-watch on a park bench.

Take a Day Trip to Teotihuacan: Teotihuacan, City of the Gods, is an obvious first choice for a day trip from Mexico City. The most well-known Meso-American site nearby to the capital, the Aztecs inhabited Teotihuacan from around the 13th century, though it’s a subject of debate who actually built it. The Pyramid of the Sun is the third largest in the world, and can be climbed for some pretty epic views of the pyramid complex and surrounding scenery. We recommend taking an Uber to get there: the ~$20 USD ride is about 45 minutes one-way, and it's easy to get a return Uber from the entrance.

Spend a Day on the Water in Xochimilco: 45 minutes south of the city by car, these "floating gardens“ are a UNESCO World Heritage site where you will find the last remnants of a vast water transport system built by the Aztecs. Colorful gondola- like boats take visitors on cruises while food vendors, artisans, and mariachi bands float past.

Enjoy a Mezcal & Taco Tour: Mexico City has incredible street food and one of the best ways to experience it is by booking a street food or mezcal & taco tour with a local. There many options to book through Airbnb Experiences like this one and this one.

Registry

We are so grateful that so many of our friends and family will be making the trip to Mexico City for our wedding. While your presence is gift enough, if you feel so inclined, we've included a registry with carefully selected gifts and funds for our honeymoon and new home.