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Hotels, halal food, prayer spaces, things to do, and itineraries in Mexico City.
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Must-see attractions in Mexico City
From headline landmarks and heritage icons to parks, waterfronts, and major museums, discover 20 standout sights to build into your time in the city.
Mexico City is ranked as one of the most densely populated cities in the world, with an overall population of over 18 million residents. It is divided into 16 major boroughs, which are further categorized into various neighborhoods to ease administration.
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Halal restaurants in Mexico City
Mexico City’s food scene is part of the city experience. Choose from 30 restaurants and food districts with location notes and planning tips.
mexico-cityBellini Restaurante Giratorio (International/Mexican)
Address: Av. de las Naciones 1, World Trade Center, Col. Napoles, Mexico City Phone: 55/5628-8305 Timings: Lunch 1 pm to 7 pm Dinner 7 pm to 2 am Website: http://www.bellini.com.mx Email: [email protected]
mexico-cityLa Valentina (Mexican)
Address: Av. Presidente Masarik 393, Col. Polanco, Mexico City Phone: 55/5282-2297
mexico-cityBenkay (Japanese)
Address: Campos Elíseos 204, Col. Polanco, inside Hotel Nikko, Mexico City Phone: 55/5283-8700 Timings: Lunch and dinner only
mexico-cityHacienda de los Morales (Local/Contemporary)
Address: Vázquez de Mella 525, Col. Del Bosque, in Polanco area, Mexico City Phone: 55/5096-3000 55/5096-3054
mexico-cityCambalache (Argentinean)
Address: Arquímedes 85, Col. Chapultepec Morales, Mexico City Phone: 55/5280-2080 55/5282-2922 Timings:
mexico-cityChez Wok (Chinese)
Address: Tennyson 117, Col. Polanco, Mexico City Phone: 55/5281-3410 55/5281-2921
Mexico City masjids and Muslim travel
Landmark masjids and prayer-aware notes for visitors planning salah, family movement, and halal-friendly days.
Masjid
There are no mosques in Mexico City. Local communities of Muslims gather to pray at temporary masjids (praying areas), and praying spaces are also usually available in restaurants and shops/businesses owned by Muslims. Otherwise, prayers are usually offered at home.
Museo Franz Mayer
Calle Hidalgo 45, Cuauhtemoc, Centro Histórico, Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico
Alejandra Mezquita Limón
Baja California 66, Roma, Cuauhtémoc, Federal District, Mexico
Where to stay in Mexico City
Choose where to stay by trip style, from landmark luxury and family bases to central, airport, and neighborhood-led stays.
mexico-cityEmbassy Suites Hotel
Address: Paseo de la Reforma No. 69, Col. Tabacalera, 06030 México D.F., México Phone: +525550613000 Fax: + (52-55) 5061-3001 Website: http://www.embassysuitesmexicocity.com/ Email: [email protected]
mexico-cityMelia Mexico Reforma
Address: Paseo de la Reforma, 1 Mexico City, MEXICO 06030 Phone: +525551285000 Fax: + (52) 555 1285027 Website: http://www.meliamexicoreforma.com/ Email: [email protected] Another splendid lodging experience in the Reforma district, just 20 minutes away from Mexico International Airport. It is the ultimate in luxurious accommodation, being one of the few AAA Four Diamond awarded hotels in Mexico City. With unmatched standards of luxury, hypnotic elegance of design, and the comforts of warm and timely service, this is one hotel that promise the rich traveler full value for money. The hotel is also fully adapted to cater to handicapped and disabled clients. Additional features include a florist, jeweler’s, tobacconist, a reliable currency exchange service, and babysitting and medical assistance. Efficient surveillance cameras are installed in all public spaces like corridors and elevators, making this one of the most secure hotels in the city.
mexico-cityJW Marriot Hotel
Address: Andres Bello 29 Mexico City, 11560 Mexico Phone: +52555999000 Fax: +52 55 59 99 0001 Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mexjw-jw-marriott-hotel-mexico-city/
mexico-citySheraton Maria Isabel Hotel and Towers
Address: Paseo de la Reforma 325 Col. Cuauhtemoc • Mexico City, Federal District 06500 • Mexico Phone: +525552425555 Fax: +(52)(55) 5207 0684 Website: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=259 Email: [email protected]
mexico-cityFiesta Americana Grand Chapultepec
Address: Mariano Escobedo 756 Colonia Anzures Distrito Federal Mexico City 11590 Mexico Phone: +52 55 2581 1500 Website: http://www.fiestamericana.com/portal/FA_index.jsp
History and today in Mexico City
Read the city today, its history, residents, culture, and character before planning your route.
Annual Temperature
a- January; High: 21 C° (70 F°) Low 6 C° (43 F°) b- February; High: 23 C° (73 F°) Low 7 C° (45 F°) c- March
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Mexico City Residents
Mexico City has a very varied population, both local and international, as permanent residents. These include Americans and Spanish speaking immigrants as well as a large number of indigenous people, who speak their own dialects of Spanish and other local languages, bringing greater diversity to the city.
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Public Holidays
January 1:: New Year's Day; February :: Constitution Day; March 17:: Birthday of Benito Juárez
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Exchange Rates
Mexican Peso: MXN
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Fast Facts
-Location:: Mexico City, Mexico -Dialing code: +52-1-55 -Emergency numbers; Police:: 060 and 080; Fire:: +52 5768-8261
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When to go
Alive with activity all year round, Mexico City offers visitors a perfect vacation getaway with so much to offer in terms of its rich cultural heritage, in the form of museums, artifacts, and hand crafted souvenirs, not to forget the scrumptious variety of local and contemporary cuisine.
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Mexico City Today
Mexico City is ranked as one of the most densely populated cities in the world, with an overall population of over 18 million residents. It is divided into 16 major boroughs, which are further categorized into various neighborhoods to ease administration.
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Mexico City History
Mexico City has its roots buried in ancient tradition – the history of the city is put together from myths and heroic epics alike. From the founding of the legendary island city of Tenochtitlan in 1325 and the reign of powerful leaders like Montezuma, to the savage plundering of the Aztec empire by the Spanish colonialists in 1521, the civil uprising in 1810, and the establishment of Mexico City as the capital of the Mexican Republic in 1823, and finally the subsequent invasion by the American army in 1847, the history of Mexico City has been fantastically dramatic. It was the resistance to the American invasion that gave rise to heroes such as Zorro – imaginary, probably, but inspired from revered real-life personalities
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Shopping in Mexico City
Explore 26 shopping stops, from malls, markets, and book bazaars to fashion streets and souvenir finds.
mexico-cityLiverpool
Addresses: Av. Insurgentes Sur 1310, Col. Guadalupe Inn, Mexico City Venustiano Carranza 92, Centro Histórico, Mexico City Mariano Escobedo 425, Col. Polanco, Mexico City Plaza Satélite shopping center, Mexico City Perisur shopping mall, Mexico City Mariano Escobedo 425, Colonia Miguel Hildalgo, Mexico City Phone: 5278 9905 Website: http://www.liverpool.com.mx/shopping/store/ Timings: Monday to Saturdays 10 am to 8 pm Sundays 11 am to 8 pm
mexico-citySanta Fe Shopping Mall
Address: Salida a Toluca, Santa Fe, Mexico City Phone: (505) 473-4253 Website: www.shopsantafeplace.com Timings: Monday to Saturdays 10 am to 9 pm
mexico-cityAntara Polanco
Addresses: Ejercito Nacional s/n, Col. Polanco, Mexico City Phone: 55/5280-2954 Website: http://www.webantara.com/webingles/ihome.html Timings: Outlets open from 11 am to 8 pm Food court open from 9 am to 8 pm
mexico-cityPerisur
Addresses: Anillo Periferico Sur 4690, col. Ampliacion Pedregal de San Angel, Mexico City Phone: +52 55 5545 1000
mexico-cityPlaza Moliere
Address: Av Moliere 22 between Calles Horacio and Homero, Col. Polanco, Mexico City Website: http://www.plazamoliere.com.mx/
Signature sights in Mexico City
A curated pick of the city's standout sights, led by the strongest editorial recommendations.
Festivals and events in Mexico City
Plan around 8 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.
mexico-cityMexico City International Contemporary Film Festival
The MICFF promotes budding directors and film makers in the city. Initiated in 2004, this event was an instant hit and drew in crowds from all over the city, also attracting a significant number of international enthusiasts. Aimed at putting México City on the map of modern cultural hotspots, this festival is for everyone who likes to be associated with cinema and film, whether it is creating, viewing, rating, or just criticizing for fun. Screenings of various genres of film, ranging from documentaries to pure imaginative fiction, discussion groups and interview sessions with the film makers, and competitions for amateur film makers are the main highlights of this festival.
mexico-cityFestival de Mexico
Usually held in mid-March every year, this is a music and arts festival that promises a pleasant change of taste from just another ordinary arts festival. Renowned national and international names in the music and performance industry gather around to perform in the city’s squares, parks, and palaces. With theatrical shows, dance performances, musical nights, and exhibitions of paintings and literary works, this festival has something to match everyone’s taste. It also has special evening shows for children and families.
mexico-cityFestival de Mexico en el Centro Historic
The largest of all cultural festivals taking place in Mexico. A largely open-air festival featuring musical nights, theatrical performances, dance and drama, and exhibitions of contemporary and modernistic visual arts. Also includes activities for children. Some family activities are free to participate in. The festival progresses as a series of events held at various venues throughout the city.
mexico-cityInternational Contemporary Art Fair Mexico City
Got a fine taste for art? Or a taste for the fine arts? This art exhibition is a sure delight for any art lover. An exclusive artist’s event, the ICAF caters to well-established as well as emerging talent. Display booths categorized according to the artists’ experience, into different sizes, collectively covering an area of around 10’000 sq m, including a Publications Sections that caters to photographic and video displays by national as well as international media. Special booths are sometimes also arranged for solo projects by eminent artists. Some shows of the exhibition might include trips to local museums and cultural centers.
mexico-citySan Ángel Flower Festival
date:16-26 July San Angel Flower Festival has roots deep in tradition. It began in the ancient times when inhabitants of Mexico City worshipped numerous gods one of which is Xiuhtecuitl, the God of the Flowers. The San Angel Flower Festival is held in honor of Xiuhtecuitl and to seek a productive season for flowers and fruits. The festival comprises of various neighborhood-level events arranged in streets, churches, and other places of cultural significance. A wide variety of some of the finest of Mexico’s flowers are up for sale. And like all festivals of a lively city, this event also features live street performances and street parties open for free to every fun-loving person! The festival is held from 16-26 July every year. Website: http://feriadelasfloresdesanangel.blogspot.com/
Mexico City tours and experiences
Heritage walks, food crawls, coastal trips, museum circuits, family days, and guided ideas for an easier day out.
mexico-cityNational Institute for History and Archaeology (INAH)
Address: Frontera 53, San Angel, Mexico City Phone: (55) 5286 1933 Website: http://dti.inah.gob.mx/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3022&Itemid=359
mexico-cityBestours
Address: Hamburgo 182 bis, Mexico City Phone: (55) 5514 3080
mexico-cityTurisbus
Website: http://www.mexicocity.gob.mx/index.php?idioma=en
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