Why people love visiting artsy Mexico City
Take a vacation to Mexico City and enjoy the area's museums, cathedral and art galleries. This city's architecture, cafes and monuments draw many visitors. Take in top local attractions like Angel of Independence Monument and Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. With a vacation rental, you get a home away from home. Many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in Mexico City
Do you want to find things to do in the area? Venture out of your vacation home and check out everything that makes Mexico City a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (3.5 mi / 5.7 km)
- Parque Zoologico de Chapultepec (3.6 mi / 5.9 km)
- Acuario Inbursa (4.7 mi / 7.5 km)
- Hipódromo de las Américas (5.8 mi / 9.3 km)
- KidZania Cuicuilco (9.7 mi / 15.7 km)
- KidZania Santa Fe (10.2 mi / 16.4 km)
Exploring the natural features in Mexico City
Whether you're an active traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Mexico City is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are a few of the area's most stunning features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Alameda Central (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
- Tlatelolco Archaelogical Site (1.4 mi / 2.2 km)
- Mexico Park (2.6 mi / 4.3 km)
- Spain Park (2.7 mi / 4.3 km)
- Chapultepec Park (3.4 mi / 5.5 km)
- Parque La Mexicana (10.3 mi / 16.5 km)
Transportation options to and around Mexico City
Fly into Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), the closest airport, located 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Santa Lucía, Mexico (NLU-Felipe Ángeles Intl.), which is 22.1 mi (35.5 km) away.
If you're traveling by train, Mexico City Buenavista Station, Mexico City Fortuna Station and Tlalnepantla de Baz Station are the main stations in the city. You can see more of Mexico City by jumping on the metro at Zocalo Station, Allende Station or Pino Suarez Station.