When I traveled to Mexico City with Cantimplora Travel, I got to see the best of the best, including both classic Mexico City experiences and a few lesser known experiences that I might never have stumbled upon on my own.
Now that you’ve heard about some of the unexpected(ly awesome) things you can do while traveling in Mexico City, let’s have a look at some of the more classic experiences I would be remiss not to mention!
Don’t visit Mexico City without taking part in the following:
Eating tacos.
In reality, I could just as easily say “eating everything in sight,” because Mexico City is a veritable foodie playground with flavors to satisfy every taste. But, to visit Mexico City without indulging in a plate (or two, or three, or twelve) of classic Mexican tacos would truly be a traveler’s sin. Amazing tacos can be found just about anywhere; the absolute best meal I ate while in the city was at the family-owned and wildly popular restaurant El Parnita in Roma Norte. Tacos al pastor are a classic style originating in Central Mexico and feature meat slow-grilled on a spit with a slice of warm pineapple as an accompaniment. 
Sipping mezcal.
Mezcal is a near relative of tequila and is arguably eclipsing it in terms of popularity among locals in Mexico City. Tequila is made from one specific variety of the agave plant (the blue agave) whereas mezcal can be made from any variety of agave. The type of agave used, the herbs and fruits added during fermentation, and the style of pot used for distillation (clay or copper) all impact the final flavor of mezcal, leading to a wide variety to choose from. Head to one of Mexico City’s many mezcalerías to enjoy a tasting of the smokey spirit and find your perfect bottle to take home. 
Shopping at the local markets.
I don’t consider myself much of a collector when it comes to travel souvenirs, but I had a hard time staying away from the goods at Mexico City’s markets. The tradition and craftsmanship imparted to each product was not only impressive, but admirable. I found myself drawn to the bright colors and eclectic patterns and equally as charmed by the friendly shop owners who were anything but aggressive (although in some markets photography is frowned upon, so pay mind to the signage and respect their wishes). Centro Artesanal La Ciudadela was one of my favorites. 
Marveling at the architecture.
Now, I couldn’t tell you the difference between Baroque and Gothic architecture or even attempt a guess at which century a particular building was erected, but I can tell you that Mexico City features a wide variety of incredible structures to ogle, architecture degree not required. Some of my top recommendations include La Torre Latinoamericana (check out their upper levels for a great sunset view), Palacio Postal, La Catedral Metropolitana, and Biblioteca de Mexico (all of these are located in or near the city’s historic center and easily walkable).
Have you traveled in Mexico City? What are some of your favorite things to do there?
All photos appearing in this post are courtesy of Cantimplora Travel. I participated in their tour of Mexico City as a guest; all opinions are my own.
