One Perfect Weekend: Mexico City
I recently traveled to Mexico City (CDMX) for a 40th Birthday celebration (sans kids), and the entire time kept thinking, what took me so long to visit this wonderful city? Not only is it a quick flight from most places in the U.S., but there was incredible food and beautiful neighborhoods with trendy shops, bars, and coffee shops on every block. I haven’t stopped raving about it since I returned. Here are my recommendations for one perfect weekend in Mexico City.
Penthouse at Condesa DF
FRIDAY
Check in to one of the amazing design hotels around town. We stayed at Condesa DF, a stylish boutique hotel in the quiet but trendy Condesa neighborhood. We splurged for the penthouse since it was a celebration, which had a great outdoor area and views of the city.
Casa Polanco in the Polanco neighborhood also comes highly recommended.
Dinner: We ate at El Tigre Silencioso which was packed (in a good way) on a Friday night. With delicious cocktails and share plates this was a perfect first night dinner with friends in CDMX.
SATURDAY
Bazaar del Sabado(Saturday Market): Stroll around the cobble-stoned streets of the Saturday Market to shop for original art, Mexican blankets and artisanal goods.
Lunch: Maximo Bistrot
After lunch enjoy a raucous boat trip to Xochimilco, a series of town about 40 minutes from the center of the city. You can rent colorful boats and cruise around as vender boats pass by, be sure to try to street corn or buy a Mariachi serenade.
Museums: Museo Arte del Popular, Tamayo, Jumex, Antropologia
Dinner: Contramar is a classic seafood restaurant in Mexico City.
Bar: Licoreria Limantour was recently ranked one of the Top 50 bars in the world.
SUNDAY
Breakfast: Niddo Cafe
Looking inside Niddo Cafe in the Polanco neighborhood
Art Galleries: We weren’t able to check these all out, but the ones that come highly recommended by friends who call CDMX home are Travesia Cuatro, OMR, Kurimanzuto and GAM
Lunch: Mercado Roma food hall is a great option to try a variety of foods.
Stroll around Bosque de Chapultepec
Snack: Churrería El Moro is a must-try for churros y chocolate. They also have multiple locations around the city.
Dinner:Maximo Bistrot
Mercado Roma a wonderful market/food hall.