There’s so much to do in Mexico City you might not know where to begin! Here are some handpicked activities that are guaranteed to be a good time.
To see Mexico’s famous lucha libre at its best, get tickets to a fight at the Arena México. Outlandishly costumed wrestlers perform perfectly choreographed, acrobatic stunts to the cheers of an enthusiastic crowd.
Campiest Good Time: Arena México.
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A beautiful and extensive park right in the center of Mexico City, Bosque de Chapultepec is a beloved weekend destination and a great place to breathe some fresh air, have a picnic, or stroll.
Best Green Respite: Bosque de Chapultepec
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The 120,000-seat Estadio Azteca is quite a spectacle if you can grab a seat for a national team match. For most regular league games, the more intimate Estadio Olímpico at UNAM is the best place to actually watch the game, rather than the crowd.
Best Futbol Stadium: Estadio Azteca.
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On the slopes of El Ajusco mountain, San Nicolás Totolapan is a community-managed forest reserve. For a nominal fee, hikers and bikers can roam over 150 kilometers of well-maintained and guarded trails or take guided naturalist walks.
Coolest Hiking and Mountain Biking: San Nicolas Totolapan.
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And don’t forget the Hipódromo de las Americas – the only racetrack in the capital and home of the annual Mexican Derby. A great place for a low-key afternoon sipping drinks and better on horses.
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