Gran Hotel - Inside the steel-reinforced facade of this 16th-century luxury hotel, you will find one of Mexico’s first Art Nouveau masterpieces. A national heritage piece, the ceiling features a magnificent Tiffany-style stained-glass design, comprising over 20,000 pieces of colored glass. A replica of the original curved staircase at Paris’s Le Bon March, an antique iron elevator, and a stunning Louis XV-style chandelier should make this property, even if you stay elsewhere, a place to visit. Located directly in the Zocalo, the property offers modern amenities, luxurious bathrooms, a rooftop restaurant, and a piano bar.

Antiguo Molino de San Jerónimo - Centrally located boutique hotel and event space, housed in a beautifully restored cochineal mill. Luxury privacy, spacious suites, and charming rooftop views.

House of Tiles - Casa de los Azulejos, an 18th-century Baroque palace clad on three sides with Puebla blue-and-white Talavera tiles from 1737. Inside, you will find a Moorish-style courtyard with a mosaic fountain and a stained glass roof.

Templo Mayor - One of the most important temples in the Aztec Empire that stood as the spiritual and political center of the city until it was conquered by the Spanish in 1521, when it was destroyed and replaced with colonial buildings. Today, it offers a perfect visual representation of Mexico City’s layered history, as you can visit the archaeological site and, while standing in the ruins of an ancient Aztec temple, gaze up at the colonial-era Metropolitan Cathedral.

National Palace - Housing the offices of the President of Mexico and the Federal Treasury, visitors may enter for free and view Diego Rivera’s vast mural cycle “The History of Mexico.”

Palacio de Bellas Artes - Construction began on Mexico’s crown jewel of culture in 1904, and it took so long to finish that it blends an Art Nouveau (white marble facade) with an Art Deco interior. The main theater boasts a Tiffany glass stage curtain depicting the Valley of Mexico. Murals adorn the palace by Rivera, Tamayo, Orozco, and Siqueiros. The palace is home today to the National Opera, National Symphony, and the world-famous Folk Ballet of Mexico.

Plaza de la Constitución - Better known as the Zócalo, this central square is where Mexico’s history, politics, and daily life come together.

Arena Coliseo - Just a few blocks from the Zócalo, you will find this cathedral of Mexican professional wrestling, known as “lucha libre”. Built in 1943 and seating an intimate and rowdy 5,000 fans, you will be treated to the high-flying, masked luchadores. Matches typically take place on weekends and often sell out—one of our favorite things to do.

Metropolitan Cathedral - The oldest and largest cathedral in the Americas. Completed in 1813, it took 250 years to blend Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles. Massive twin bell towers, the tomb of the archbishops, altars, and religious art. This majestic centerpiece is a must-see.

Limosneros - Set inside a former colonial convent, the brick and stone walls add dramatic flair to this culinary experience. Expect traditional recipes infused with contemporary finesse, as well as creative agave-based drinks. Go for the taco tasting menu for a unique experience.

Taqueria Los Cocuyos - a 24/7, no-frills taco stand that has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its authentic street tacos.

Caracol de Mar - From the group that brings you Contramar comes a Mexican-Peruvian-inspired menu, offering historic charm in its setting and modern culinary flair in its cuisine.