Question 1

How to get from Mexico City to Puebla: is flying worth it or is another mode better?

Accepted Answer

Flying from Mexico City to Puebla makes little sense: the distance is only 130 km, and a bus or car takes 1.5-2 hours. The bus costs from $6 (tickets are easy to find on the ADO website — ado.com.mx), a rideshare is from $5, and renting a car is also an option.

Question 2

Is it worth visiting Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Mexico City is worth visiting for the 'real' Mexico: colonial cathedrals and churches, the Teotihuacan pyramids, the Anthropology Museum, Chapultepec Castle and UNAM university. For neighborhoods, romantics should pick Condesa, Roma or Coyoacán (home to Frida Kahlo's house), while the affluent may prefer Polanco; Pedregal, Zona Rosa and Santa Fe are also beautiful.

Question 3

Does Mexico City have a metro and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Mexico City has one of the world's longest metro systems: 12 lines and about 200 stations; lines 1 and 2 are the most useful for sightseeing. There are also Metrobuses (6 pesos, ~30 cents), which are cleaner and more pleasant than the metro, plus light rail; a single rechargeable card works for all of them, and Uber is inexpensive.

Question 4

What is there to see in Coyoacán, Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

In Coyoacán, visit Frida Kahlo's Blue House and, nearby, the Trotsky house museum, which is very sparsely furnished with small, almost covered windows. Near Frida's house there is an excellent coffee shop called El Jarocho.

Question 5

What is there to see in Chapultepec Park in Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

The main attraction in Chapultepec Park is the castle on the hill, former residence of Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg, with views over Reforma Avenue and the Polanco district; admission is 60 pesos (~$3). The pink metro line serves the park; note there is no presidential palace in the park — it is located on the main square (Zócalo).

Question 6

Why is it worth visiting the Anthropology Museum in Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

The Anthropology Museum is nearly a must-visit: it showcases national motifs, patterns and costumes that help you better understand Mexican culture. Admission is up to 60 pesos, the museum is closed on Mondays, and it can only be entered through Chapultepec Park.

Question 7

How do you get from Mexico City to Puebla and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

The bus from Mexico City to Puebla takes no more than two hours, departing from the TAPO terminal every 5-15 minutes; economy class cost around 120-162 pesos, while a comfortable coach with air conditioning and separate toilets is pricier. You can also rideshare for 100-130 pesos, and on arrival in Puebla it is better to take an Uber or taxi to the city center due to the poor state of local buses.

Question 8

How do you transfer from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 at Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Juarez (MEX) is the name of the entire airport, not an individual terminal: arriving from Amsterdam you will land at the international Terminal 2, and if your onward flight is operated by Aeromexico, there is no need to change terminals. It all depends on your specific flights, so check the arrival and departure airlines.

Question 9

What to see in Mexico City in one day?

Accepted Answer

In one day in Mexico City you can see the Cathedral, the Palace of Fine Arts and the Torre Latinoamericana skyscraper — they are all close to each other.

Question 10

Which souvenirs and products are worth buying in Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

From Mexico City, bring home coconut sweets, coffee (especially from Veracruz), mezcal and tequila (with sangrita), ponchos, and in May — paraíso mangoes. A trip to the authentic town of Taxco is also recommended.

Question 11

How much does a taxi ride cost in Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

A taxi ride in Mexico City typically costs $5-10, and you can bargain a couple of dollars off — haggling with drivers is customary in this city.

Question 12

How long is the flight from Moscow to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

There are no direct flights from Moscow to Mexico City — there is always a connection in Europe, the US or Cuba. Average time in the air is about 16 hours; convenient options are Moscow—Los Angeles—Mexico City, Moscow—New York—Mexico City and Moscow—Madrid—Mexico City.

Question 13

What is the time zone in Mexico City relative to Moscow?

Accepted Answer

Mexico City is 9 hours behind Moscow.

Question 14

What language is spoken in Mexico City and is English understood there?

Accepted Answer

The main language in Mexico City is Spanish with a local dialect; English is mostly spoken by young and educated people, while many cannot manage even basic phrases. The situation with English is roughly like in Russia.

Question 15

Which airlines and routes fly from Moscow to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

There are no direct flights from Moscow to Mexico City, only to Cancun. Options: via Europe (Lufthansa is recommended, Air France is not), via Havana with Aeroflot together with Aeromexico, or via the US if you have an American visa.

Question 16

How do you get from Mexico City airport to the city center?

Accepted Answer

The metro is the most convenient way from Mexico City airport to the center — stations Terminal Aerea (closest) and Pantitlan (farther and less safe); from Insurgentes station to the Angel of Independence the trip takes about 45 minutes with transfers. Airport buses are not recommended due to unreliable schedules.

Question 17

Where can you buy tequila in Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

In Mexico City, tequila is best bought at the La Europea liquor store chain.

Question 18

How does a bullfight in Mexico City go and is it worth attending?

Accepted Answer

The main bullring in Mexico City is Plaza de Toros Mexico in the Noche Buena district, the largest in the country (over 40,000 seats); take the metro to San Antonio station, then a 10-minute walk. Different kinds of corridas are held — with or without the killing of the bull (in some, the bull is spared).

Question 19

Which hotel in Mexico City is worth staying at?

Accepted Answer

In Mexico City it is convenient to pick a hotel near a metro station; the Marlowe hotel in the center is praised — 5 minutes from the Torre Latinoamericana and 10 from the Zócalo, with spacious rooms and a good bathroom. The rooms even have a water tap.

Question 20

What are the things to do in the Xochimilco district of Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Xochimilco is called the Mexican Venice — it is the most picturesque and the third largest district of Mexico City. Its main attraction is the chinampa canals, where flowers were once grown for Indian rituals; in 1987 they were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The main activity for visitors is a boat ride along the canals.

Question 21

Where is the one-painting museum in Mexico City located and what is exhibited there?

Accepted Answer

Mexico City indeed has a museum where only one work is displayed — Diego Rivera's most famous fresco, 'Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park', 15 meters long and 4 meters high. The museum was created on the site of the hotel where the artist painted the fresco on its wall; the building itself was destroyed by an earthquake.

Question 22

How to organize an independent trip around Mexico City and its surroundings?

Accepted Answer

Around Mexico City, many attractions, including the pyramids, are located outside settlements, so you will have to get there by bus or taxi. When boarding a bus, it is better to confirm with the driver that it is the right route. Do not be afraid to talk to locals — they can share a lot of useful information.