Take Me There: Mexico City

Matador's Ultimate Guide to a center of culture and history in the Americas [View this email in your browser]( [Take me there: Mexico City]( Hey all, Welcome to Take Me There – the newest newsletter from Matador. Each Tuesday, Take Me There brings you the best trip planning content for the places we love most. Once the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, Mexico City’s historic center is now the busy heart of Mexico’s contemporary capital. Here you can visit the Templo Mayor Museum, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, along with sampling some of [Mexico’s finest street food]( (opt for the quesadillas). And that’s just one small part of this mega-city. In modern times, CDMX is the largest city in the Americas and also among its most vibrant, with tourists attracted to diverse neighborhoods like [Condesa, Roma Norte, and Polanco]( – each as rich in cuisine as it is with cultural findings. Your best bet to keep from being overwhelmed is to pick one or two neighborhoods and explore them in-depth. No matter which you choose, a stop at the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán and a visit to [at least one traditional market]( are absolute must-dos. Let’s dive into Mexico City. MEXICO CITY [Matador's Ultimate Guide to Mexico City]( Most people have an opinion about Mexico City, though they've never been there. For people who have been there — or better, have lived there — there's a centrifugal force we can't quite explain that pulls us back again and again. In all the chaos, there's remarkable order. Alongside soaring skyscrapers, there are centuries old temples. You can buy a street stall or market taco for 5 pesos at lunch, then sit down for a six-course "new" Mexican dinner for 500 pesos. You can wander through Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul and relive the high period of 20th-century Mexican painting, then stumble upon a pop-up street gallery exhibiting punk art. You can dive headlong into the city's intensity or escape into mountains in 30 minutes. In short, though plenty of places market themselves as having "something for everyone," Mexico City really does. [DISCOVER MEXICO CITY]( What to do in Mexico City CENTRO HISTORICO [The 9 best things to see in Mexico City’s historic district]( It is the heart and soul of this megalopolis. [READ MORE]( CRAFT BEER [Your guide to every single craft brewery in Mexico City]( Skip the tequila shots and drink a cerveza instead. [READ MORE]( Where to stay CENTRO HISTORICO [The coolest hotels and hostels in Mexico City]( An unforgettable city deserves an unforgettable stay. [READ MORE]( MEXICO CITY [14 beautiful Airbnbs in Mexico City ’s trendiest neighborhoods]( Find your base to eat all the tacos and drink all the mezcal. [READ MORE]( Explore Mexico City LITTLE TOKYO [Mexico City’s Little Tokyo brings innovative food and swanky bars to CDMX]( [READ MORE]( ZOCALO SQUARE [13 places to experience the arts and culture of Mexico City]( [READ MORE]( Savor Mexico City EL MORO [The best spots for churros and hot chocolate in Mexico City]( The best spots for churros and hot chocolate in Mexico City [READ MORE]( LA VEGANA [Where to find Mexico City’s most mouthwatering vegan street tacos]( Plant-based street food you’ll actually enjoy. [READ MORE]( Partner deals MEXICO CITY, PUEBLA, OAXACA [This Travelzoo deal takes you on a week-long vacation to Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca]( [READ MORE]( MEXICO CITY [The 9 best travel reward credit cards to get to Mexico City]( [READ MORE]( QUERETARO [How to spend one perfect overnight trip to Querétaro from Mexico City]( Santiago de Querétaro, or Querétaro for short, is the capital city of the Mexican state of Querétaro. It’s among the most historical cities in the country, with a city center so beautiful and well-maintained that it has UNESCO heritage status for its Baroque-style Spanish colonial architecture. Where Mexico City is sprawling and can be overwhelming, Querétaro is approachable, walkable, and doable in a couple of days. If you’re an early riser and have a vehicle, it’s possible to do Querétaro as a day trip from Mexico City — but with so much unique architecture and so many sights to see, it’s worth staying overnight. Here’s what to see. Follow us and find your next #travelstoke [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [TikTok]( Copyright © 2021 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021San Francisco, CA 94120 [Add us to your address book]( Need to change something? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us! [Mailchimp Email Marketing](