Mexico City - Things to do

Set atop a hill in Bosque de Chapultepec, Chapultepec Castle offers sweeping views over Mexico City and a layered glimpse into the country’s history. Once an imperial residence and later a presidential home, it now houses murals, artifacts, and preserved rooms. Read our post.

Each year on March 8th, thousands gather across Mexico City to protest gender-based violence and femicide. Marches move through central avenues, with chants, murals, and collective action demanding justice and accountability. Read our post.

Tucked into Centro Histórico, Barrio Chino (Mexico City's Chinatown) is a small but culturally layered corridor marked by red lanterns and Chinese-Mexican bakeries. Great for street photography and Asian food, it offers a glimpse into the city’s diasporic histories. Read our post.