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
Washington DC Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (IAH) UA2275, UA1060 13h 33min	Return 04/27/25 direct UA1567 05h 24min	United Airlines	?	$637
Washington DC Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (ORD) UA1738, UA0359 15h 25min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (MCO) AM0434, F94812 29h 00min	United Airlines	?	$639
Best option Washington DC Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 direct UA1566 03h 52min	Return 04/27/25 direct UA1567 05h 24min	United Airlines		$900
Washington DC Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (ORD) UA1738, UA0359 15h 25min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (MCO) AM0434, F94812 29h 00min	United Airlines	?	$639

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Houston - George Bush Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 direct AM0471 01h 47min	Return 04/27/25 direct AM0472 03h 31min	Aeroméxico	?	$227
Houston - George Bush Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 direct AM0471 01h 31min	Return 04/27/25 direct VB0152 03h 10min	Aeroméxico		$232
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
Houston - George Bush Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 direct AM0471 01h 31min	Return 04/27/25 direct VB0152 03h 10min	Aeroméxico		$232

	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 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 F96740 04h 53min	Viva Aerobus		$283
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 F96740 04h 53min	Viva Aerobus		$283

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Los Angeles Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 direct AM0643 02h 48min	Return 04/27/25 direct F96710 04h 57min	Aeroméxico	?	$380
Los Angeles Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (IAH) UA1407, UA1090 12h 20min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (SFO) UA0820, UA1754 15h 01min	United Airlines	?	$455
Los Angeles Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (IAH) UA1407, UA1090 12h 20min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (SFO) UA0820, UA1754 15h 01min	United Airlines	?	$453
Los Angeles Mexico City	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (IAH) UA1407, UA1090 12h 20min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (SFO) UA0820, UA1754 15h 01min	United Airlines	?	$455

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