CDMX Tips
Mexico City is a modern city full that hasn't forgotten it's historic roots. Get ready to be amazed by the sites, sounds and our favorite - FOOD!
Updated Tips
- As of July 30, 2018
- Airport Info (this is info is for those landing at the International Terminal (which should be most of you)
- You'll go through Customs first, we typically fly Alaska and have always gotten through in just a few minutes
Baggage claim - pay attention to voice prompts & the screens next to the conveyors to find your conveyor
When exiting the baggage area you'll hand the declarations page on the way out only if you have something to declare
When you exit the baggage area, there will be guys with hand trucks.
They are an optional service of course. For ease, we recommend using them and have some singles or small us bills to tip.
Tell them "Uber" and they’ll take you to the correct/closest gate to you
If you don’t use them, Gate 7 was our closest Uber gate (exit to the left, we flew in on Alaska).
Our drive was a little over 30 minutes at 4:30pm (just before rush hour really gets going).
Public Restrooms: M is for Mujer not Men (both Karla & Omar have made this hilarious mistake)
Elevators: PB is the first floor of most buildings. If you see a PB and the number 1, PB is the street level & 1 is what Americans would think of as the 2nd floor.
We've posted some of our favorite restaurants on Instagram using the hashtag #MorelWedding2018... use that hashtag to post your favorites and as you enjoy your CDMX adventures!
Money
- Mexico uses the peso. The symbol will be familiar & possibly confusing. $ means peso theres, unless it explicitly says USD, it means peso.
- Major credit cards are accepted at most places. Be sure to use a credit card that doesn't charge a foreign transaction fee to save on fees and get the day's exchange rate.
- We typically use credit cards only, and withdraw a modest amount of pesos from an ATM attached to a bank (for safety).
- A quick conversion tip - drop the last number and divide in half. Its not exact, but its close and gives you a sense of what you're spending.
- $1,000 peso ... $100 pess (dropped the last zero) ... $50 USD (divided 100 in half)
Getting around
- UBER is the best way to get around. We highly recommend using it for any non-walking trip.
- Be sure to sign up for an account before you arrive and set your credit card with no fees as your pay method.
- The hotel concierge can also arrange vehicles.
- Please avoid Taxis and the Subway (for safety reason)
- Sign up for UBER - https://www.uber.com/invite/omarm716ue
- Use the link above for $5 which will come close to covering your trip from the airport!
- Learn basic Spanish, or use the buddy system
- Make a friend! Our wedding will have a lot of our awesome Spanish speaking friends.
- Polanco is very safe on foot. Feel free to explore the neighborhood, especially Polanquito (just north of the hotel, across the park).
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Sites
Even the most ambitious travelers have difficulty exploring all of Mexico City, so you should carefully plan your days. We have made a few trips there and haven't come close to seeing it all! Below are a few of the highlights the city has to offer. Research what you would like to do.
- Chalputec - Think Central Park but bigger... WAY BIGGER. There's even a castle!
- Historic Center - Amazing architecture and history. The streets are full of people, vendors and small restaurants. The center is known for the historic Cathedral, City Square (Zócalo) & government buildings.
- Teotihuacan - The pyramids you've probably googled a few times. The drive is about 1 1/2 hours, so plan accordingly
- Museums - Too many to list, we make a poor attempt below.
- Coyoacán - An artsy town that seems to have stopped in time. The Frida Kahlo museum is located here.
- Xochimilco - An area of floating gardens. Spend time on boats that work there way down the river, while you enjoy local food.
- And so many more!
