Things to do in Mexico City

826 activities, venues and outings in Mexico City, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 826.

Photo: Pierre-Selim Huard, CC BY 4.0 (licence)

DoTheatreChapultepec
Auditorio Nacional
Venue for performing arts and popular entertainers. Shows include family friendly events like the Nutcracker Suite, Placido Domingo, and Disney on Ice as well as popular Latin and international performers including Chayanne and Gilberto Santa Rosa. Seats 10,000. Tickets available through TicketMaster.
Wheelchair accessible
DoTheatreCentro
Teatro de la Ciudad
Esperanza Iris
Historic theatre that was built to resemble La Scala in Milan. It is a huge theatre with stacks of balcony levels looking onto the stage below. The best seats are on the 1st balcony level (better than main level seats). The theatre hosts a range of performances, many plays, but also dance, music, and other forms.
Limited wheelchair access
DoTheatre
Teatro Metropolitan
The Teatro Metropólitan is a theater in Mexico City. It was previously known as the Cine Metropólitan, and was built as a movie palace. The architect was Pedro Gorozpe E. with interior decorations by Aurelio G. Mendoza.
DoParkDel Valle
Parque Hundido
Large urban greenspace that is popular with families on weekends. The park features about 50 reproductions of pre-Hispanic sculptures including a large Olmec head.
DoLive music venue
Arena México
The most famous venue for lucha libre.
Wheelchair accessible
DoTheme parkChapultepec
Parque Aztlan
Modern urban theme park opened in 2024. Thrill rides like roller coaster, swing, giant Ferris wheel and more. Requires a rechargeable card to pay for rides, which cost up to M$120 per ride. Restrooms cost M$5 to use (also paid via rechargeable card). Variety of concessions.
Tue-Fri 12:00 - 20:00, Sat-Sun 12:00 - 22:00, closed MonFree, fees for each ride vary · Free entry · Wheelchair accessible
DoTheatreCondesa and Roma
Foro Shakespeare
Despite the name, the theatre rarely performs in English and almost never anything by the Bard. Foro Shakespeare is a performing arts venue with three stages performing contemporary drama in Spanish by latino playwrights. The main stage (Primera) seats 190 patrons, Espacio Urgente seats 58, and the smallest space, Teatrino, seats just 38 in a very intimate setting. Foreign visitors will get the most out of it if they are fluent in Spanish and knowledgable in Hispanic culture and customs.
show times at 20:00 (see calendar for upcoming performances)
DoParkDel Valle
Parque de los Venados
Parque Pancho Villa
Large neighborhood park with playgrounds, walking paths, and a dog area. Home to a famous sculpture of deer (giving the park its name).
DoTheatrePolanco
Teatro Angela Peralta
An amphitheatre on the east side of Parque Lincoln. Varied schedule includes concerts, plays, dance and other performing arts.
DoParkDel Valle
Parque Mariscal Sucre
Historic park set in a complex traffic roundabout (glorieta) that was closed to traffic. Shaded walkways under towering mature hardwood trees. The center of the park is the Kiosko Mariscal Sucre, also known as the French Kiosk, which isn't just a kiosk, but also a fountain with sculptures of lions resting on pedestals in a pool. There are nearby restaurants and pubs.
DoTheatreSan Angel
Teatro de los Insurgentes
Theater of the Insurgents
Built in 1953 by José María Dávila, this is one of the main venues for dramas and plays in Mexico City. On the façade of the building is a mosaic created by Diego Rivera, illustrating the history of theater and depicting the Mexican comedian Cantinflas as Robin Hood.
DoLive music venueZona Rosa
Fronton Mexico
Are you familiar with the sport of jai alai? It's sometimes called the fastest sport in the world, and it does look fast (and hard). It's a traditional handball game from the Basque region of Spain. A "fronton" is a place where jai alai is played, and it's an unusual game that's worth seeking out for the experience. If you're not into sports as cultural experiences, then you might come here for a concert, or to sample the Spanish cuisine and innovative cocktails at the Zesta Punta restaurant, housed in the Fronton.
DoTheatreSan Angel
Teatro Helenico
Theatre in a historic Gothic chapel. Stages various plays and multi-disciplinary performing arts shows. Library on site. Small, intimate space.
DoCinemaCoyoacán
Cineteca Nacional
Designed by Mexican architect Manuel Rocha Díaz and completed in 1984, the Cineteca is dedicated to the preservation and showing of films in Mexico. This is a venue for current releases as well as classic films, and hosts a number of film festivals throughout the year.
Daily 11:00-21:00 (ticket office)$40 MXN (general admission), $25 MXN (students/teachers/INAPAM members)
DoChapultepec
Jardín Botánico
Botanical Garden
5.3 hectare garden showcasing more than 300 species of native Mexican plant life.
Tue-Sun 09:00-18:00Free
DoParkChapultepec
Lago de Chapultepec
Chapultepec Lake
There are actually two lakes that are connected, a bridge spanning them at mid-point. Lounge around the shore, or rent a canoe or paddleboat to explore.
DoDay spaDel Valle
Estadio Ciudad de los Deportivos
Estadio Azul
Home of top tier (Liga MX) professional Mexican football (soccer) team, Cruz Azul. There is no parking available at the stadium.
Do
Arena Ciudad de Mexico
Arena CDMX
With a full capacity of 22,300, Arena CDMX hosts indoor sporting events and a wide range of popular music events. It is the home for annual NBA basketball games played in Mexico, and also hosts home games of Capitanes de la Ciudad de México, the country's representative in the NBA G League.
DoTlalpan
KidZania
A simulated city theme park where children can play and pretend to do adult jobs as they navigate through the child-sized city.
Wed-Thu 09:00 - 15:00, Fri-Sun 11:00 - 19:00, closed Mon-Tue (but can vary for holidays)M$210+
DoSanta Fe
Parque La Mexicana
Large urban park with wooded areas providing shade for gravel walking and jogging trails. The park has a skate park, playgrounds with modern playscapes, scenic waterways with ducks and park benches, and dog parks. Food vendors are available.
Daily 05ː00 - 22ː00Free
DoTlalpan
Six Flags Mexico City
The largest amusement park in Mexico City. Roller coasters, thrill rides, shows and more.
varies by season and day, generally 10:00 - 18:00 (or later)1-day tickets M$800, season passes start at M$1000
DoChapultepec
Campo Marte
Officially a military sports field owned by the Ministry of Defense (SEDENA), this is a well-known polo field where prestigious international matches have taken place, including the World Polo Championship in 2008 and the Prince of Wales Cup in 1993 (attended by Prince Charles, now King Charles). The regular polo season runs from November through April. Information about polo events and teams is available through the Federacion Mexicana Polo].
DoCondesa and Roma
Arena Mexico
Mexico City's most popular forum for Lucha Libre, the hugely popular wrestling sport of Mexico (and declared by UNESCO as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity). Matches are normally on Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons, but consult the website for current information.
DoTlalpan
Estadio Azteca
Estadio Banorte
The largest stadium in Latin America is also the eighth biggest soccer stadium in the world. Built in 1961, it has an official capacity of 95,500 but frequently packing in several thousand more. It's the home of El Tri, the Mexico men's national team, and also home to two of the country's most famous soccer top-tier professional clubs: Club América and Cruz Azul. It also serves as venue for concerts and for occasional NFL regular-season games outside the United States. Prices for soccer usually start from M$200 up to M$600 for field level seats, but will be higher for national team matches. Beware of resellers, as they will often sell fake tickets. The stadium is undergoing renovations as it prepares to host the opening games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DoPolanco
Hipodromo de las Americas
Mexico City's home for horse racing, both thoroughbreds and quarter-horses. There are races nearly every day, the complex has different zones for different budgets including the original club-house and grandstand, with several restaurants and seating for 20,000 race fans.
DoCiudad Satelite
Los Remedios National Park
Parque Nacional Los Remedios
Popular park for jogging, working out, horseback riding and dog walking. About 900 hectares, mostly wooded with wide, marked trails.
Open now · closes 6 pm
DoTlalpan
Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra
Ollin Yoliztli Concert Hall
This concert hall houses the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Scott Yoo. There are concerts every weekend as well as other cultural activities. Weekend concerts are Saturday at 18:00 and Sunday at 12:30.
DoXochimilco
Nativitas Embarcadero
take one of hundreds of boats (trajineras) through the canals which is all that is left of the lake on which Mexico City was built. This activity used to be widely enjoyed by Mexicans and it used to be one of the more authentic tourist experiences available. Nowadays however locals no longer consider it a nice experience because of the decay. The water quality, environmental health, and size of the canal system has declined due to overuse of groundwater, illegally built homes along the canals, and even attempts to fill or block some of the canals. The boats are colorfully painted and often bear the name of the owner's female child or other relative. There are set prices depending on the size of boat and length of the ride, though if you speak Spanish this can be bargained on. You can bring your own food and drinks for a picnic lunch on the larger boats, as they have a long table down the middle. As you travel down the canals, music boats float by with bands, mariachi trios, and marimba players, and for a fee you can have them float along beside you and play the songs that you request. As you travel you will see city life, restaurants, and greenhouses where flowers and plants are grown. Further beyond the city canals there is a wildlife preserve in which the original character of the chinampas (Aztec-era "floating gardens") may be seen.
Mon-Fri 08:00 - 19:00, Sat-Sun 08:00 - 21:00
DoTlalpan
Parque Nacional Bosque de Tlalpan
Tlalpan Forest National Park
Large forested area with walking paths. 5km jogging path. Picnic areas available. Sunday flea market. No dogs, bicycles or scooters allowed.
Daily 09:00 - 17:00
DoCiudad Satelite
Parque Naucalli
State park with picnic areas, walking trails, skatepark, vendors, dinosaur exhibit. Occasional special events like a Christmas market.
Closed · opens 7 am
DoChapultepec
Pista el Sope
el Sope
Wide running tracks and trails with mixed elevations. Groomed, chipped clay surface. Warm up area. Very popular among local runners and fitness enthusiasts.
Daily 05:00-19:30
DoDel Valle
Plaza de Toros
Plaza México
The largest bullring in the world is hosting bullfights again as of 2024. The spring season runs from January to March. New for 2024 are events for female matadors to demonstrate their skills (and yes, some of them do have pink capes).
M$70-M$200
DoTlalpan
Bosque de Tlalpan
A national forest (Natural Protected Area), it is a hilly forest 1 km west of the Centro Histórico. There are plenty of free courses and activities at the Casa de la Cultura (cultural centre). The impressive building facade was once located in the Condesa and was a pumping station used to bring water from Xochimilco to Mexico City.
DoXochimilco
Parque Ecologico de Xochimilco
PEX
189 hectare recreational park with lakes, cienegas (springs), canals, and gardens. Picnic areas, playground, a miniature train ride, and paddleboats for rent.
DoTlalpan
Parque Nacional Cumbres del Ajusco
Containing the highest peak in Mexico City (3,900 meters), the Ajusco National Park is a dense pine and oak forest that is home to small mammals, reptiles, and several dozen bird species. It covers an area of just under 1,000 hectares and natural mountain springs provide the source of the Lerma and the Balsas rivers. The park can be accessed by going South along the Picacho-Ajusco road from the Periférico. The road leads to a circuit where one can drive all the way around the mountain and towards the State of Mexico. It is a popular day trip for people from Mexico City. In the winter, there is often snow on the mountain and the circuit road may be closed when conditions are icy.
DoTlalpan
Parque Nacional Fuentes Brotantes
Fuentes Brotantes National Park
Forested area with natural springs just across Insurgentes Sur from the Centro Histórico.
DoTlalpan
Volcan Xitle
Xitle
Hiking trails go up to the top of the dormant volcano and also lead through cool forests to a natural cave, an historic ranching areas, and other natural attractions in the park. The Xitle volcano erupted in 245 AD, destroying the Mesoamerican city of Cuicuilco and burying the entire area of what is today the Pedregal district of Mexico City under a thick layer of lava flow. The eruptions continued for 70 years until 315 AD. After Mexico City was conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century, settlers built many structures in Tlalpan and Pedregal using black volcanic stone cut from Xitle's hardened lava flow.
DoChapultepec Not mapped
Lanchacinema
A large movie screen is set up on the shore of Lake Chapultepec and movie goers sit in paddle boats in the lake to watch the movies. The movies are shown on a sporadic schedule, so consult current park info to see if a movie night is taking place during your visit to the city.
Tickets available at 18:00, show time 20:00
DoTheatre
Circo Volador
Alternative music and metal.
Do Not mapped
Alebrijes Parade
Alebrijes are brightly colored fanciful animal figures that are one of Mexico's most iconic pop art genres. Each year, enormous Alebrijes floats are created and a parade is held along Paseo de la Reforma and then on to the Zocalo. Pink polka-dotted pigs, Purple-winged dragons, orange dogs with spiked haircuts....these and more will march in the parade. After the parade, the giant Alebrijes will be placed in plazas and public spaces along Avenida Reforma for a 3-4 week period when the public can get up close to take their Instagram-ready selfies.
mid-October

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Mexico City (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps. Some descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).