Mexico City - UNESCO World Heritage Site

The capital of Mexico is surrounded by the famous twin volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. The historic center of Mexico City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city itself is the center of the country and is also the largest transportation hub in Mexico.

The best time to visit Mexico City is from October to May, as from June to September is the rainy season. In February, Mexico City celebrates Carnival. In April, Semana Santa is held from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday with various processions and passion plays. On September 15 and 16 are the Independence Day celebrations. They begin at midnight with the Grito de Dolores. This address of the President to the people traditionally takes place from the balcony of the National Palace. On November 1 and 2, Día de los Muertos commemorates the deceased with parades, colorful decorations with symbols of the dead, and flowers.

Mexico city: Entry, cost of living and transport options

US tourists can enter Mexico without a visa. The passport should still be valid for at least half a year from date of entry. Vaccinations against typhoid, hepatitis A, diphtheria and tetanus are recommended but not mandatory. Tap water is not of drinking quality, so bottled, boiled or disinfected water should always be used. For food, the rule of thumb "cook it, peel it or forget it" should be heeded.

The cost of living is significantly lower than in major US cities. When eating in a restaurant, you will pay about 80 to 150 MXN and for a beer or a soft drink you should estimate about 50 MXN or 15 MXN. Tacos, burritos or tortas are available for around 10 to 50 MXN. Breakfast alternatives include tamales, a corn dough filled with meat, cheese or sweet ingredients. Hot chocolate, atole, is also available from street vendors for those on the go.

From the airport, a trip to the city center can be arranged by metro. Line 1 takes about 20 minutes to the city center and is located some distance from Terminal 2. Depending on the destination and terminal, other lines may need to be used. Cab tickets are purchased at the counter in the terminal for about 100 to 300 MXN. The ride takes about 40 to 60 minutes. A waiting time should be planned for. A hotel shuttle pickup is usually more expensive than a cab. The local transportation network is very well developed and very inexpensive with a metro ticket price of about 5 MXN plus about 10 MXN for a reloadable card. If using a cab, the vehicle should be pre-booked for safety reasons.

Guesthouse accommodations will cost about 200 MXN per night. 3-star hotels are about 400 MXN per night per person.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option New York Mexico City	Outbound 04/16/25 direct AM0403 04h 36min	Return 04/26/25 direct AM0408 05h 45min	Aeroméxico	?	$317
New York Mexico City	Outbound 04/16/25 direct AM0409 04h 30min	Return 05/11/25 direct AM0408 05h 50min	Aeroméxico	?	$349
New York Mexico City	Outbound 04/16/25 direct AM0403 04h 36min	Return 05/11/25 direct AM0408 05h 50min	Aeroméxico		$333

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Atlanta Mexico City Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 04/17/25 1 Stopover (MIA) F92484, Y40791 07h 33min	Return 05/02/25 1 Stopover (TPA) AM1740, NK0508 12h 00min	Frontier Airlines, Volaris		$288
Atlanta Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (CUN) F90103, Y40107 24h 45min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (CUN) AM0500, F90152 10h 17min	Frontier Airlines, Volaris	?	$332
Best option Atlanta Mexico City	Outbound 04/21/25 direct DL0589 02h 46min	Return 05/19/25 direct AM5231 04h 25min	Delta Air Lines	?	$550

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Austin Mexico City	Outbound 04/17/25 direct AM1685 01h 28min	Return 05/02/25 direct AM1684 03h 30min	Aeroméxico	?	$292
Austin Mexico City	Outbound 04/17/25 direct AM1685 01h 28min	Return 05/02/25 direct AM1684 03h 30min	Aeroméxico	?	$303
Austin Mexico City	Outbound 04/17/25 direct DL8073 01h 28min	Return 05/02/25 direct AM1684 03h 30min	Delta Air Lines	?	$294

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Asheville Mexico City	Outbound 04/17/25 1 Stopover (FLL, MIA) G40227, Y40791 13h 05min	Return 05/02/25 1 Stopover (MIA, FLL) Y40790, G40232 26h 24min	Allegiant Air, Volaris	?	$320
Best option Asheville Mexico City	Outbound 04/17/25 1 Stopover (ATL) AM3550, AM3262 06h 05min	Return 05/02/25 1 Stopover (ATL) AM5231, AM3026 11h 20min	Aeroméxico	?	$405
Asheville Mexico City Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 04/17/25 1 Stopover (SFB, MCO) G42911, Y40781 12h 11min	Return 05/02/25 1 Stopover (MCO, SFB) Y40780, G41845 11h 34min	Allegiant Air, Volaris		$346

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Boston Mexico City Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 04/21/25 4 Stopovers (MCO, ATL, IAH, SAL) NK1338, NK0457, NK0452, N34321, N34300 26h 33min	Return 05/19/25 2 Stopovers (ORD, ATL) AM0682, NK1195, NK3380 19h 25min	Spirit Airlines, Volaris El Salvador		$433
Boston Mexico City	Outbound 06/08/25 1 Stopover (YUL) AC0753, AC0995 08h 35min	Return 06/12/25 1 Stopover (YUL) AC0994, AC0748 25h 25min	Air Canada	?	$441
Best option Boston Mexico City	Outbound 06/18/25 direct AM0641 04h 39min	Return 07/15/25 direct AM0640 06h 35min	Aeroméxico	?	$453

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