Back to Mexico City: Murals, Markets, and Our Favorite Repeat Stops

We’re back in Mexico City — this time returning with family and revisiting many of our favorite spots while mixing in a few new experiences.

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We talk through what it’s like flying a low-cost airline internationally, navigating delays and airport chaos, and why private tours made a big difference on this trip.

From there, it’s a deep dive into one of the best cities in the world for museums, food, and culture. We revisit iconic Diego Rivera murals, explore the National Palace, and compare two very different approaches to touring the Anthropology Museum. We also share a few lesser-known stops that most visitors would completely miss.

Food-wise, we hit some repeat favorites (and one we almost skipped), from courtyard dining to street tacos to churros that were a long time coming.

We also spend time in Chapultepec Park, including a cable car ride, hidden public art, and a museum experience that may or may not have been too much in one day.

Finally, we wrap up with a return to Xochimilco — but not the party version — and why it’s still one of the most meaningful experiences in the city if you do it right.

Just like last trip, we did several tours with our good friend Laila of Pies Descalzos. You can learn more about her tours on TripAdvisor.

If you’re planning a first trip or thinking about going back, this episode should give you a good mix of must-sees, strategy, and honest takeaways.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Hotel Fontán Reforma (budget-friendly, great location)
• Museo Nacional de Antropología
• Palacio Nacional
• Chapultepec Park & Castle
• Carcamo de Dolores
• Museo Soumaya
• Xochimilco

Tip: If you’re visiting during Holy Week or the week after Easter, expect crowds — but also some unique cultural experiences you won’t see at other times.