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The Day of the Dead is one of Mexico’s most representative celebrations, and experiencing it in Mexico City is truly fascinating. During the last days of October and the first days of November, the capital fills with colors, marigold flowers, giant skulls, and monumental altars that pay tribute to those who have passed away. If you’re planning to visit the city, here are the best ways to celebrate Day of the Dead 2025 in Mexico City.

Autumn in CDMX is one of the best times to explore the city streets. The temperature cools, the air feels clearer than in the hot summer months, and it’s time to enjoy some of our most vibrant traditions, like Day of the Dead. If you're planning to visit the Mexican capital this season, here's our guide to all the best festivals, flavors, and events that make fall in the city so special.

Mexico City is best enjoyed walking. Between busy avenues and lively plazas, the city is full of picturesque lanes and boulevards that invite you to slow down and take a closer look. Stroll along them, and you’ll discover historic museums, charming cafés, tree-lined squares, and even hidden corners steeped in legend. If you're planning a visit to CDMX, here's our guide to the streets most worth wandering.

In Mexico City's Historic Center, each step leads you to a different marvel: from fascinating pre-Hispanic ruins to terraces with fabulous views. It's a place where you can enjoy freshly baked bread at breakfast, stroll through lively streets, visit exciting museums, and close out the night with an artisanal cocktail overlooking glittering city lights. If you're planning your visit, here's a guide to spending a full day in the Historic Center, enjoying the best our area has to offer.

Summer in Mexico City casts a special light. Yes, rain sometimes interrupts plans, but it also leaves clear skies, unexpected shimmering reflections in puddles, and colorful sunsets that gild our old buildings. For those who enjoy walking with a camera (or cellphone) in hand, the Historic Center is a perfect setting to take a series of gorgeous snapshots. Here we share 7 snapshots you can only take during this season and in this part of the city.

Did you know that the ancient Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, lies just beneath the streets of today’s Historic Center? And that it was a large, highly advanced city built on a lake, with elaborate temples, highways, floating farms, canals, and markets full of valuable goods? Today, it's still possible to catch glimpses of that history, not only in museums but also in plazas, city buildings, and ruins. To explore the world of the Aztecs before 1500, here's a fascinating walking route you can take from Central Hoteles.