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	Shop	Baggage	Price
Best option Houston-Hobby Mexico City	Outbound 06/18/25 1 Stopover (DFW) AA6269, AA0389 13h 57min	Return 07/15/25 1 Stopover (DFW) AA2351, AA6477 22h 37min	American Airlines		?	$351
Houston-Hobby Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (DFW) AA6451, AA0389 25h 06min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (DFW) AA1066, AA3788 18h 56min	American Airlines		?	$451

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Washington DC Mexico City	Outbound 06/18/25 1 Stopover (ATL) DL1751, DL0589 09h 07min	Return 07/15/25 1 Stopover (JFK) DL7976, DL3931 09h 47min	Delta Air Lines	?	$458
Washington DC Mexico City	Outbound 06/18/25 direct AM0456 03h 51min	Return 07/15/25 1 Stopover (JFK) AM0408, AM3359 11h 37min	Aeroméxico	?	$484
Best option Washington DC Mexico City	Outbound 06/18/25 direct AM0456 03h 51min	Return 07/15/25 direct AM0455 05h 41min	Aeroméxico		$721
Washington DC Mexico City	Outbound 06/18/25 direct AM0456 03h 51min	Return 07/15/25 1 Stopover (JFK) AM0408, AM3359 11h 37min	Aeroméxico	?	$484

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Houston - George Bush Mexico City	Outbound 06/18/25 direct AM0471 01h 31min	Return 07/15/25 direct AM0476 03h 22min	Aeroméxico	?	$227
Houston - George Bush Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (MTY) Y45529, Y40245 25h 25min	Return 04/27/25 direct VB0152 03h 10min	Volaris		$231
Best option Houston - George Bush Mexico City	Outbound 06/18/25 direct VB0153 01h 25min	Return 07/15/25 direct VB0152 03h 10min	Viva Aerobus		$227
Houston - George Bush Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (MTY) Y45529, Y40245 25h 25min	Return 04/27/25 direct VB0152 03h 10min	Volaris		$231

	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
New York Mexico City	Outbound 04/16/25 direct AM0409 04h 30min	Return 05/11/25 direct AM0408 05h 50min	Aeroméxico	?	$349

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Las Vegas Mexico City	Outbound 06/18/25 direct Y40741 02h 45min	Return 07/15/25 direct Y40740 04h 53min	Volaris		$254
Las Vegas Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 direct VB0113 02h 50min	Return 04/27/25 direct Y40740 04h 53min	Viva Aerobus	?	$270
Las Vegas Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 direct VB0113 02h 50min	Return 04/27/25 direct Y40740 04h 53min	Viva Aerobus		$263
Las Vegas Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 direct VB0113 02h 50min	Return 04/27/25 direct Y40740 04h 53min	Viva Aerobus	?	$270

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