CDMX at walking distance

La Condesa is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Mexico City. It is full of art deco houses and art nouveau palaces that harmoniously coexist with Californian or other more modern buildings. Around its two parks - Parque España and Parque México - a large part of its offer of restaurants, bars and concert forums is concentrated. Among the essentials of the area is walking along the old track of the racecourse, now converted into Amsterdam Avenue, visiting one of its shops or galleries and, of course, enjoying its hundreds of options for partying. Food is another important issue and this neighborhood offers unmissable options for you to leave with a full and happy belly.

Is a large urban park located in Colonia Hipódromo in the Condesa area of Mexico City. It is recognized by its Art Deco architecture and decor as well as being one of the larger green areas in the city. In 1927, when the surrounding neighborhood of Colonia Hipódromo was being built, the park was developed on the former site of the horse race track of the Jockey Club de México. Today, Parque México is not only the center of Colonia Hipódromo, it is also the cultural center of the entire La Condesa section of the city. Lots of Gallerias, restaurants and shops around the park, also it is Condesa pet city.

The Roma neighbourhood is a bit more hipster and almost has a Bohemian feel to it. There are several pretty streets lined with trees and you almost forget about the traffic and chaos in other parts of the city. This area also has a good selection of shops and restaurants and is located on the west side of the historic centre. Just some blocks away!

"Pink Zone" is a neighborhood in Mexico City which is known for its shopping, nightlife, gay community and its recently established Korean community. The neighborhood is officially part of the Colonia Juárez colonia or official neighborhood, located just west of the historic center of Mexico City. It is a major shopping and entertainment district and has also become a major tourist attraction for the city. From the 1990s, the area has also become home to Mexico City's gay community.

The castle in Chapultepec park is the only castle in North America to have housed actual sovereigns. Entrance to tour the castle grounds is $65 pesos and from there you’ll see some of the best views of Mexico City. It is closed on Mondays. The name Chapultepec is the Nahuatl word chapoltepēc which means "on the hill of the grasshopper". It is located at the entrance to Chapultepec park, at a height of 2,325 metres. The site of the hill was a sacred place for Aztecs, and the buildings atop it have served several purposes during its history, including serving as a military academy, imperial residence, presidential residence, observatory, and since February 1939, the National Museum of History. 

It is a public contemporary art museum located in Mexico City's Chapultepec Park, that produces contemporary art exhibitions, using its collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as artworks from the collection of its founder, the artist Rufino Tamayo.

Most commonly known by the shortened name El Ángel and officially known as Monumento a la Independencia ("Monument to Independence"), is a victory column on a roundabout on the major thoroughfare of Paseo de la Reforma in downtown Mexico City. El Ángel was built in 1910 during the presidency of Porfirio Díaz by architect Antonio Rivas Mercado, to commemorate the centennial of the beginning of Mexico's War of Independence. In later years it was made into a mausoleum for the most important heroes of that war. It is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Mexico City, and it has become a focal point for both celebration and protest. It resembles the July Column in Paris, the Berlin Victory Column in Berlin and Columbus Monument in New York. 

This market has a wide selection of crafts and pottery and is a good place to bargain without the pressure of pushy vendors. With all of the unique and colourful products, it’s hard to resist buying something here!

The Monument to the Revolution is a landmark and monument commemorating the Mexican Revolution. It is located in the Plaza de la República, near to the heart of the major thoroughfares Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida de los Insurgentes in downtown Mexico City. The monument is considered the tallest triumphal arch in the world, standing 67 metres (220 ft) in height.

The main square in Mexico City is bigger than any square we’ve ever seen throughout our travels. You’ll find a giant Mexican flag right in the middle of it and there always seems to be something going on here whether it’s a protest, cultural event or concert. From here you can also visit the Metropolitan Cathedral with it's very intricate details, both inside and out.

Madero street is a popular pedestrian street with plenty of shops, restaurants and beautiful historic buildings. It starts right at the Zocalo and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the Sanborns building covered in blue tiles called ‘Caza de los Azulejos’.

Have you ever seen a more exquisite post office? The ‘Palacio de Correo’ is located just around the corner from Bellas Artes and is free for those that want to wander and admire the beautiful details. Best selfies downtown.

The Azteca stadium is HUGE. If you're in the city while a soccer game is on, go for the experience. It is among the biggest football stadiums in the world and can be overwhelming when full! Tickets are available online and at the ticket office at the front of the stadium by the Azteca station.

So Many Flowers. The market of Jamaica is the city’s wholesale flower market and you can smell the flowers as soon as you walk into the warehouse. There are over 1,000 stalls selling fresh flowers and unique arrangements. It’s located slightly outside of the historic centre by the Jamaica metro station.

There are plenty of beautiful historic buildings in the San Angel neighbourhood. Explore the streets on a Saturday for their popular outdoor bazaar. A big San Angel festival is held in July when the neighbourhood celebrates the 'Feria de las Flores'. This festival celebrates all things flowers and has contests, concerts and even a parade.

Xochimilco is a borough south of Mexico City mostly known for the colourful gondola style boats called trajineras. These wooden boats are hand-painted in bright colours and float along an intricate system of canals. There is an undeniable festive atmosphere at Xochimilco so this activity is best enjoyed with a group of others who are ready to have a drink, dance and join the fiesta. Each trajinera fits up to 20 people and visitors can enjoy live mariachi performances while buying traditional drinks, snacks and souvenirs from local vendors on smaller boats.