Off the beaten path · Mexico City, Mexico

9 Hidden Gems in Mexico City Most Visitors Miss

The quieter side of Mexico City, chosen from what travelers actually rate highest once the crowds thin out.

Picked out of the 44 Mexico City places we track, favoring high ratings over high foot traffic. Updated monthly.

  1. BlueBus.

    Sight

    BlueBus is a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus service operating in Mexico City, with a key hub in the Cuauhtemoc district.

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  2. Kanji Spa

    Sight

    Kanji Spa is a wellness retreat located at Calle Gabriel Mancera #1357 in the Del Valle Norte neighborhood of Mexico City.

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  3. Xiiber

    MarketFree entry

    Xiiber is a bustling market located in the historic Coyoacán district of Mexico City, known for its bohemian atmosphere and cultural richness.

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  4. Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones

    MuseumFree entry

    The Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones (National Museum of Interventions) is a unique historical museum located in the charming Coyoacán neighborhood of Mexico City.

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  5. Mercado de Jamaica

    MarketFree entry

    Mercado de Jamaica is one of Mexico City's most vibrant markets, located in the Tlahuac borough.

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  6. Pinacoteca de la Profesa

    Museum

    Pinacoteca de la Profesa is a hidden gem in the heart of Mexico City's Centro Histórico, housed in a former Jesuit church and college.

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  7. Terraza Catedral

    Sight

    Terraza Catedral is a popular rooftop sight in Mexico City's Centro Histórico, located atop a building on Calle República de Guatemala.

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  8. Tout Chocolat

    MarketFree entry

    Tout Chocolat is a delightful market and café located on Avenida Amsterdam in the hip Condesa district of Mexico City.

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  9. Mexico Park

    Park & natureFree entry

    Mexico Park is a tranquil green space located in the heart of Mexico City's Cuauhtemoc district, specifically in the Colonia Hipódromo neighborhood.

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