A Pleasure-Packed Long Weekend in Mexico City Matthew Kronsberg - The Wall Street Journal
go to original November 9, 2015

Mexico City, a city surrounded by complex architecture filling the streets with amazing food, entertainment and culture. Watch as we walk through the streets of Mexico enlightened by its natural beauty and people. (nicole ker)

You don’t go to Mexico City for rest and relaxation. With a sprawling metropolitan area of 21 million people, a history dating to the 14th century, and some of the most rewarding cuisine in the world, it’s better to think of a trip to Mexico City as a great fairground ride: You’ll start with trepidation, finish breathless and spent, and before your head stops spinning, you’ll find yourself wondering how long before you can do it again.

A destination this big requires a little strategy. First, remember to pace yourself. Neighborhoods like Roma and Polanco are wonderfully walkable, but the city is at roughly the same altitude as Aspen, so take it slow. Second, stick to using your Uber app or having your hotel or restaurant call you a sitio taxi (they charge about $15 an hour and will wait while you tour or shop). For safety and security reasons, never hail a cab on the street. Finally, it’s impossible to see all of the city’s highlights in a weekend, so don’t even try. Mexico City has been there for nearly 700 years, and it will be there when you come back.

Check out a long weekend spent in Mexico City at The Wall Street Journal

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