Mexico City-is by far one of my favorite cities in the world! It is filled with Mayan history and European influence from the trendy neighborhoods of Condesa & Roma to upscale Polanco. With the help from my local friends, I have put together an exciting weekend itinerary below.
Thursday
Visit Condesa and Roma's trendiest shops, restaurants, bars and clubs.
Lunch at Contramar-One of the favorite local seafood restaurants in the city(Durango 200, Roma)
Dinner at Romida Comador-Enjoy some yummy tacos and local beer in a cool open amisphere(Álvaro Obregón 49, Roma)
Drinks at Felix-Casual local spot great for people watch(Álvaro Obregón 64, Roma)
Stay at Hotel Condesa DF-Have a cocktail at the beatifully designed boutique hotel with an open air rooftop bar La Terraza(Veracruz 102, Condesa. www.condesadf.com)
Party at M.N. Roy-an invitation-only club (Merida 186, Roma)
Friday
Explore the Ruins by day and dine in Polanco by night.
Day trip to the impressive ruin of Teotihuacan accompanied by a private driver/tour guide.
Lunch at a traditional Mayan restaurant by the ruin.
Dinner at Aqua y Sal Cebicheria -Another fantastic seafood restaurant serving fresh ceviche from the local coastal regions.(Campos Eliseos 199-A, Polanco. www.aguaysal.com.mx)
Stay at the W hotel-Enjoy this modern and hip hotel with the ultra sexy hammock in the shower(Campos Eliseos 252, Polanco. www.starwoodhotels.com)
Saturday
Stroll through the charming streets of Coyoacan, San Angel and Tlalpan.
Shop at the Bazaar Del Sabado-A local arts & crafts market(Plaza San Jacinto, No. 11, Colonia San Angel; Saturdays only )
Visit Casa Azul-Frida's house(Londres 247, at Calle Allende Cayoacan. www.museofridakahlo.org.mx)
Dinner at Pujol-One of the best restaurants in the city serving innovative mexico cuisine (Franciso Petrarca 254, Polanco. www.pujol.com.mx)
Drinks at Hotel Habita-Also another great boutique hotel option in Polanco with a fantastic rooftop bar. (Av Presidente Masaryk 201, Polanco. www.hotelhabita.com)
Sunday
Spend the day in Zona Rosa-an important business and entertainment district.
Morning bike ride through the Reforma all the way to Centro Historico.
Lunch at Danubio-known for it's langostino and sopa verde de mariscos.(Republica de Uruguay 3, Centro, Cuauhtemoc. www.danubio.com)
Post Lunch visit the Museo Nacional De Antropologia-The collection is immense and incredibly well organize. Certainly worth a visit while in the city!(Paeso de la Reforma at Calle Gandhi, Section 1 Bosque de Chapultepec)
Stay at St. Regis-A luxury alternative with impeccable butler service(Paseo de la Reforma 439, Colonia, Cuauhtemoc)
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| Teotihuacan |
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| Teotihuacan |
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| Skulls, Bazaar Del Sabador |
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| Local Girl, Bazaar Del Sabador |
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| Colorful Cross, Bazaar Del Sabador |
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| House-Studio Museum of Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo |
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| Ex-Convent of El Carmen |
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| Giant Cactus Plant |
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| Museo National de Antropologia |
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| Stone Of The Sun |
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| Digital Mosaic of Human Diversity |
