BajaNomad
Not logged in [Login - Register]

Go To Bottom
Printable Version  
Author: Subject: Need ideas for 3 day CDMX trip
Santiago
Ultra Nomad
*****




Posts: 3515
Registered: 8-27-2003
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 11-25-2022 at 03:36 PM
Need ideas for 3 day CDMX trip


First trip to Mexico City in spring, lots of websites have 3-day itineraries, looking for input from Nomad travelers. All of us in our 70s and currently ambulatory, sort of. Most of the websites recommend Uber, not cabs.
Thanks
View user's profile
elgatoloco
Ultra Nomad
*****




Posts: 4333
Registered: 11-19-2002
Location: Yes
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 11-25-2022 at 03:50 PM


My friends always hire a driver thru the hotel they stay at. That way there is some accountability. They go for work and pleasure and NEVER hail a cab randomly. Driver can take you see places you want to and make recs on others and help maximize your time.

YMMV




MAGA
Making Attorneys Get Attorneys

View user's profile
sarahsmiff
Newbie





Posts: 6
Registered: 11-5-2020
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 11-25-2022 at 05:49 PM


If it were me I would stay either at the BW right in front of the Palacio Nacional (noisy at night with the traffic noise right outside your window, but being able to watch the raising and lowering of the flag from your room is very cool) or the Hampton Inn just around the corner (more comfy and quiet, and maybe even a little less expensive.) Staying downtown, you'll be able to walk to the Zocalo, the Templo Mayor, Plaza Garibaldi, the cathedral, etc. Not to mention all the amazing art and history tucked around every corner. Great food around every corner as well.
Use the metro at least once for the experience. Maybe take it to the Basilica one day. Maybe spend one day going out to Teotihuacan and see the pyramids. If you like museums there are so many to choose from but the Museo Nacional de Anthropologia is amazing. Uber is safe and cheap. Cabs are cheap too. All this talk is making me want to plan a trip of my own!
View user's profile
BajaBlanca
Select Nomad
*******




Posts: 13201
Registered: 10-28-2008
Location: La Bocana, BCS
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 11-25-2022 at 06:35 PM


Hiring a driver is a great idea. We went to M City probably 4 or 5 times. It is an amazing city and if you can stay longer than 3 days, do it!

1. The pyramids

2. Xochimilco

3 The archeological museum

4. See a ballet or traditional dancing at the Palacio de Bellas Artes - and if you cant, at least go in a gawk at its beauty inside

5 Frida Kahlo house

6 Garibaldi is the only place we were told to be extra careful with wallets etc but it really felt safe and was recommended by our Mexican musical friends and did not disappoint! Pedestrian walkway with restaurants bars and music

7 The Basilica of our Lady of Guadalupe

8 LA CASA DE LOS AZULEJOS (SANBORNS) was one of the highlights in terms of historical restaurants

Please post a trip report after you go!






Come visit La Bocana


https://sites.google.com/view/bajabocanahotel/home

And always remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away.
View user's profile Visit user's homepage
RFClark
Super Nomad
****




Posts: 2462
Registered: 8-27-2015
Member Is Offline

Mood: Delighted with 2024 and looking forward to 2025

[*] posted on 11-25-2022 at 08:22 PM
Things to see in Mexico City


Santiago,

Unless you live at a high elevation now you won’t acclimatize to Mexico City in 3 days. If you can stay in or near Polanco. Lots of the things to see are within walking Distance

Things to see.

The Palace of Fine Arts near the Zocalo. Murals by Diego Rivera

The National Palace Murals by Diego Rivera

The Angel of Independence on Reforma

The Zocalo

Chapultepec Castle

The Metro, be careful there!

The pyramids but it’s a day trip. Lots of walking and climbing too.

Diego Rivera’s Museum in San Angel and San Angel

The national University

Cortez’s Mansion in Cuernavaca and Cuernavaca also a day but at a much lower elevation the trip down the hill from Mexico City is breath taking too!

Hire a car and a good guide!




1D01C4DB-CE39-424D-8DF6-990B192D145E.jpeg - 211kB
View user's profile
BajaBruno
Super Nomad
****




Posts: 1035
Registered: 9-6-2006
Location: Back in CA
Member Is Offline

Mood: Happy

[*] posted on 11-26-2022 at 09:58 PM


Uber is definitely the correct move. The taxis in DF are awful. It is a huge city and it take a while to get anywhere. You want to be comfortable.
As noted by RFClark, the Polanco district is a good option, as is its neighbor La Condesa. Both have lots of chic eateries and nightlife, as well as cultural sights. When I visit during Xmas, I will be staying in Coyoacán, one of the oldest and most scenic areas of the city.
The city has something for everyone. I particularly like the Museo Nacional de Antropología ( https://mna.inah.gob.mx/ ) and the Museum of Modern Art ( https://mam.inba.gob.mx/museum ), but there are sights as hidden away as the Leon Trotsky House Museum and the more popular Museo Frida Kahlo (I have not been to this one).




Christopher Bruno, Elk Grove, CA.
View user's profile This user has MSN Messenger
BajaBlanca
Select Nomad
*******




Posts: 13201
Registered: 10-28-2008
Location: La Bocana, BCS
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 11-27-2022 at 06:38 AM


BajaBruno, the Frida Kahlo is WONDERFUL. Her personality is in every plant, in every wall color, absolutely everywhere.




Come visit La Bocana


https://sites.google.com/view/bajabocanahotel/home

And always remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath away.
View user's profile Visit user's homepage
Hook
Elite Nomad
******




Posts: 9010
Registered: 3-13-2004
Location: Sonora
Member Is Offline

Mood: Inquisitive

[*] posted on 11-27-2022 at 10:16 PM


Another vote for the Polanco area. Better things to see around there, IMO.

We are serious walkers, what's an Uber? :P We might consider Uber if it's more than 45 minutes, one way. We walked to the Zocalo area TWICE, from our hotel.

We really liked this place for a moderately priced hotel. Huge rooms with kitchens, rooftop lounging area that we always had to ourselves.

Lombardo Suites, Anzures area, right between Polanco and the La Condesa/Roma Norte area. Great location. Well stocked wine store LITERALLY 30 seconds away; a Bodegas Alianza, if you are familiar with them from mail order wine. REALLY close to Chapultepec for strolling in the "bosque".

Our favorite restaurants were probably Contramar, Rosetta, Panaderia Rosetta, Ryoshi (Japanese/sushi). For Mexican, we ate at taco stands; El Turix, Los Cocuyos, Los Panchos. We became fans of Churreria El Moro, though we are not big churro eaters.

We did NOT eat at Pujol or Quintonil, as we were told they are good but way overpriced.

I have a wine bar recommendation! Hugo Wine Bar. Yes, we had an ORANGE wine. It was good!! No, not made from oranges.
View user's profile
BajaBruno
Super Nomad
****




Posts: 1035
Registered: 9-6-2006
Location: Back in CA
Member Is Offline

Mood: Happy

[*] posted on 11-28-2022 at 11:43 AM


All good information, Hook. I have eaten at Pujol. It is expensive, but the experience was worth it for us.



Christopher Bruno, Elk Grove, CA.
View user's profile This user has MSN Messenger
Santiago
Ultra Nomad
*****




Posts: 3515
Registered: 8-27-2003
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 11-30-2022 at 06:13 AM


All good info, just what we were looking for.
Thanks
View user's profile
Cancamo
Nomad
**




Posts: 360
Registered: 4-5-2011
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 11-30-2022 at 09:42 AM


In addition to all the good stuff above;

My preference nowadays is staying just off Calzada de Guadelupe. Many local business and middle class hotels, (don't go anytime near 12th of December, Dia de Guadelupe), and tons of great, sit down and street side food options. Located on the divided four lane to the Basilica and adjacent to the floral district, it is walking distance through Tepito to El Zocalo, Plaza Garibaldi, and Centro Historico, with all that has to offer.

Have walked extensively throughout the city as well as using surface buses, metro, taxis and more recently uber. Over many year never had an issue. Avoid being a target, (jewelry, cameras, etc...), and be more cautious after dark.

Even though the city is far cleaner than 30 years ago, it still has that "smell", worse in some places than others. Takes some getting used to.

Last trip I took in Museo Soumaya, kind of a rebate from owner Carlos Slim, (free admission), it's world class.
Traveling exhibits on three floors from Mexico and around the world. The city offers numerous museums with a varied interest, bring INAPAM card or equivalent, (senior), for discount.
Other great cultural Mexican experiences would be visits to the famous marcados, an evening at lucha libre, and mariachis at Garibaldi.
Flexible itinerary always works for me, discovering new stuff every trip.
So much to offer, as a city. You will return. Have fun.
View user's profile
gallesram
Nomad
**


Avatar


Posts: 384
Registered: 7-6-2010
Location: Laguna Beach
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 11-30-2022 at 04:38 PM


We always stay at the Hotel Galeria Plaza Reforma in the Zona Rosa (right off the Reforma and few blocks from the Angel). It's a great walking area, close to the Metro and reasonably priced given the location. I echo everyone's recommendations on sights; there are tons. I would also recommend Uber over using a regular cab or sitio cab (the ones which are called for you, if they even exist anymore) since Uber is safe and very inexpensive.
View user's profile
Marty Mateo
Nomad
**




Posts: 104
Registered: 12-7-2019
Location: Vanisle Sur
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 12-1-2022 at 05:05 PM


You’ve definitely got more than three days of suggestions, I’d only add that you should give yourself room for spontaneous opportunities. My wife and I spent a week there a few years ago and had an amazing time. We explored lots of the city and stumbled across a lot of great street food, bars and cafes. We plan to go back soon and will definitely rent bikes to get around
View user's profile
wilderone
Ultra Nomad
*****




Posts: 3826
Registered: 2-9-2004
Member Is Offline


[*] posted on 1-21-2023 at 10:22 AM


I've always wanted to see the monarch butterfly groves -- my research has stated that you can get daytrips from CDMX. Report back.
View user's profile

  Go To Top

 






All Content Copyright 1997- Q87 International; All Rights Reserved.
Powered by XMB; XMB Forum Software © 2001-2014 The XMB Group






"If it were lush and rich, one could understand the pull, but it is fierce and hostile and sullen. The stone mountains pile up to the sky and there is little fresh water. But we know we must go back if we live, and we don't know why." - Steinbeck, Log from the Sea of Cortez

 

"People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." - Theodore Roosevelt

 

"You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them or to them." - Malcolm Forbes

 

"Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else's hands, but not you." - Jim Rohn

 

"The best way to get the right answer on the internet is not to ask a question; it's to post the wrong answer." - Cunningham's Law







Thank you to Baja Bound Mexico Insurance Services for your long-term support of the BajaNomad.com Forums site.







Emergency Baja Contacts Include:

Desert Hawks; El Rosario-based ambulance transport; Emergency #: (616) 103-0262