Experience the Life of the City Baroque palaces and energetic streets, old-school taquerias and contemporary art: these are the contrasts that define the beguiling and frenetic metropolis that is Mexico City. Explore the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps, making it easy to find what you want to do and where you need to be. See the Sights: Follow guided walks through the liveliest neighborhoods. See the ruins of Tenochtitlan at the Museo del Templo Mayor, or visit Frida Khalo's childhood home. Explore the color and bustle of Mercado de la Merced, admire the sleek modernity of Mexico City's contemporary art museum, or take a day trip to see the temples of Teotihuacan. Get a Taste of the City: Sample your way through the city's famous food scene from charming cantinas to cutting-edge cuisine, and polish it off with traditional pulque . Bars and Nightlife: A dazzling array of traditional dance halls, chic nightclubs, and hip mezcal-centric hideaways means that Mexico City parties well after the sun goes down. Trusted Advice: Local author and expat Julie Meade shares her cultural and artistic expertise on her adopted city.

Itineraries and Day Trips: All accessible by bus, train, or public transit, head out to Cuernavaca or the ruins of Teotihuacan, or follow itineraries like The Best of Mexico City, Market Saturday, or Mexico City with Kids. Maps and Tools: Moon provides background information on the landscape, history, and culture of Mexico City, as well as vibrant, helpful photos and an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the go, packaged in a book light enough to toss in your bag. With Moon Mexico City's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insiders view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Includes coverage of the following neighborhoods: Centro Historico, Alameda Central, Paseo de la Reforma, Chapultepec and Polanco, Roma and Condesa, and Coyoacan and San Angel Covers day trips to: Teotihuacan, Downtown Puebla, Taxco, and Cuernavaca Looking to experience more world-class cities? Try Moon Buenos Aires . Exploring more of Mexico? Check out Moon San Miguel de Allende or Moon Yucatan Peninsula.