Ciudad de Mexico
Mexico
The world's greatest megacity hosts the Opening Match of World Cup 2026! Mexico City brings unmatched passion, incredible cuisine, ancient history, and the legendary Estadio Azteca.
Getting There
By Air
Benito Juarez International (MEX) - huge hub with connections from everywhere.
Located just 5km from city center!
From MEX Airport
- • Metro - 5 pesos (~$0.30!) to city
- • Metrobus - Line 4 to downtown
- • Uber - $10-15 to Centro/Roma
- • Official Taxi - Fixed rates from airport
Getting to Estadio Azteca
Metro (Best Option)
Take Line 2 (Blue) to Tasquena, then the Tren Ligero (Light Rail) to Estadio Azteca station. Direct to stadium gates!
Uber/Taxi
Easy option but expect heavy traffic on match days. Stadium is in Coyoacan, south of the city center.
Official Shuttles
FIFA will run special shuttle services from major hotels and tourist areas.
Where to Stay
Roma / Condesa
Hipster neighborhoods with beautiful parks, cafes, restaurants. Art Deco buildings.
From $80/night
Centro Historico
Zocalo, Palacio Nacional, ancient ruins. UNESCO World Heritage site.
From $60/night
Polanco
Luxury hotels, fine dining, Museo Soumaya. More upscale area.
From $150/night
Coyoacan
Near Azteca, charming colonial neighborhood, Frida Kahlo Museum.
From $70/night
Must-See Attractions
Teotihuacan
Ancient pyramids of the Sun and Moon. Day trip essential!
Museo Nacional
World's best collection of Mesoamerican artifacts.
Frida Kahlo Museum
Casa Azul - the artist's colorful home in Coyoacan.
Zocalo
One of world's largest squares. Cathedral, Aztec ruins.
Xochimilco
Floating gardens, colorful trajinera boats, mariachi.
Chapultepec Castle
Royal palace in massive urban park.
Food & Drink
World's Best Food City
Street Food Essentials
- • Tacos al pastor - Spit-roasted pork, pineapple
- • Tacos de canasta - Basket tacos
- • Quesadillas - With huitlacoche, flor de calabaza
- • Elotes/Esquites - Street corn
- • Churros - With chocolate
Markets & Restaurants
- • Mercado Roma (gourmet food hall)
- • Mercado San Juan (exotic ingredients)
- • Contramar (seafood institution)
- • Pujol (world's best restaurants)
- • El Huequito (original al pastor)
Match Day Tips
- • Take Metro to the stadium - It's efficient and avoids traffic
- • Learn "MEXICO!" chant - Join 87,000 fans!
- • Altitude awareness - CDMX is 7,350ft (2,240m) - stay hydrated
- • Cash is king - Many places don't take cards
- • Book Teotihuacan early for the experience of a lifetime
- • Try mezcal - Not tequila, the smoky cousin!
Cost Guide
Quick Facts
Weather: Mild, 65-75°F (rainy season)
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Language: Spanish
Time Zone: CST (UTC-6)
Altitude: 7,350 ft (2,240m)
Tipping: 10-15%
Opening Match!
Mexico vs TBD - June 11, 2026
Estadio Azteca hosts the first match of World Cup 2026!
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