Metropolitan Cathedral and President's Palace in Zocalo, Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City

When the Aztec observed an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake, they believed this was a sign to stop their wanderings and build an empire. Today Mexico City is one of the largest capitals in the world, a city of contrasts and one that encapsulates all that is Mexican.

Teotihuacan, Mexico City, Mexico
Teotihuacan, Mexico City, Mexico

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The ruins of the great Aztec temple Teocalli lie next door to the oldest and largest cathedral in Latin America. The Surrealist Museum of Freida Kahlo is not far from the formidable National Anthropological museum and the revolutionary murals of Rivera and Siqueiros. Moreover, just outside the city is the most venerated Basilica of Guadalupe, the awe-inspiring pre-Aztec pyramids of Teotihuacan and the floating gardens of Xochimilco.

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Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Las Alcobas £££££

  • Mexico
  • City

Las Alcobas is located in the lively and fashionable district of Polanco. This former 1950s apartments residence has been recreated as a modern 35 room hotel finished to very high specifications. All rooms have wired and wireless internet connections, luxury bedding, TV, DVD and CD entertainment and theatre systems from BOSE and luxury bathrooms. A personal concierge service is available throughout your stay.

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Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico £££££

  • Mexico
  • City

The art nouveau Gran Hotel occupies a central location overlooking Mexico City’s historic Zocalo. There are 60 rooms and a rooftop terrace with views of the Government Palace and Mexico City’s Cathedral. President Porfirio Diaz opened the building as a trading centre in 1899 and the impressive Tiffany stained glass atrium ceiling for which the hotel is famous was added in 1908. The building became a hotel in 1968 when Mexico hosted the Olympics.

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Hotel Condesa Df £££££

  • Mexico

Situated in the heart of bohemian Condesa neighbourhood is the Condesa df. Built in the 1920s, inspired by the French it has been designed with the look and feel of a family home. There are 40 airy rooms and suites over five storeys, each decorated as a celebration of colour and texture and with spectacular views over the city. All rooms have an iPod and wireless internet connection. In the centre of a hotel is an internal courtyard, home to the hotel’s restaurant which serves international cuisine. There is a roof terrace with a fantastic view of the city.

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Hotel Busue £££££

  • Mexico
  • City

Formerly known as Casa Vieja, Hotel Busue is ideally located in the Polanco district of Mexico City. With just 11 rooms there is an exclusive feel to this small boutique hotel. The low ceilings with original floor tiles and floral murals are reminiscent of an ancient and decadent era. The hotel has been beautifully refurbished and modernised without straying from the old house roots. Sue 45 is the rooftop restaurant offering Mexican food with a twist.

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Four Seasons Hotel Mexico £££££

  • Mexico
  • City

The Four Seasons Hotel Mexico is located on Paseo de la Reforma, near Chapultepec Park and the National Museum of Anthropology, offering peaceful respite amongst the hustle and bustle of downtown. This Four Seasons hotel offers 200 beautifully appointed rooms and 40 elegant suites situated in an eight-story quadrangle overlooking a stunning courtyard centrepiece. Views across the courtyard fountain and patio are available from many rooms, suites feature attractive French doors opening out onto a private terrace, and executive suites also overlook Reforma Avenue.

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Meet our experts

A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.

Rachael Tallents

Adventure, discovery and my curiosity for people and the natural world is what drives my love of travelling.  I am grateful for my parents’ desire to explore, and from an early age my eyes were open to diverse landscapes, cultures, and underwater worlds.

For the last 16 years, I have worked for a leading luxury tour operator designing incredible journeys for discerning clients and travelled to some magical places. I am excited to have joined Steppes Travel, and to be working for a company with such strong ethical and sustainable values.

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Sue Grimwood

I was inspired to travel south from an early age. My form teacher when I was nine made us listen to tapes from Shackleton’s expeditions, I didn’t know it at the time, but it obviously left a deep impression on my psyche.

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John Faithfull

Over multiple trips, John has immersed himself in the natural and cultural highlights of this huge country. He has had close encounters with grey whales off Baja’s Pacific coast, swam with whale sharks in the Caribbean, attended shaman rituals in Chiapas and sought out some of Mexico City’s finest Mezcalerias.

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