Costs nothing · Mexico City, Mexico
15 Free Things to Do in Mexico City
Mexico City without spending: 15 places with confirmed free entry, ranked by the travelers who went.
Only places with a confirmed free-entry policy make this list. Ranked by traveler review volume. Updated monthly.
Palacio Nacional de Mexico
LandmarkThe Palacio Nacional (National Palace) anchors the eastern side of Mexico City's vast main square, the Zócalo, and is the seat of the Mexican government, but for visitors its great draw is Diego…
Read our full guide →Museo de Arte Popular
MuseumMuseo de Arte Popular (Museum of Popular Art) is a celebration of Mexico's rich craft traditions, housed in a former fire station with a stunning Art Deco façade.
Read our full guide →Mercado De Artesanias La Ciudadela
MarketMercado De Artesanias La Ciudadela is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking authentic Mexican handicrafts in Mexico City.
Read our full guide →Bamba
Park & natureLocated in the heart of Mexico City's Cuauhtemoc district, Bamba Park offers a peaceful escape from the bustling city streets.
Read our full guide →Avenida Presidente Masaryk
LandmarkAvenida Presidente Masaryk is the premier shopping street in Mexico City, located in the affluent Miguel Hidalgo borough, specifically the Polanco neighborhood.
Read our full guide →Museum of the City of Mexico (Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico)
MuseumThe Museum of the City of Mexico (Museo de la Ciudad de México) is housed in the magnificent Palacio de los Condes de Santiago de Calimaya, a 16th-century palace that once belonged to the counts of…
Read our full guide →Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones
MuseumThe Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones (National Museum of Interventions) is a unique historical museum located in the charming Coyoacán neighborhood of Mexico City.
Read our full guide →Mercado Sonora
MarketMercado Sonora is one of Mexico City's most vibrant and distinctive markets, located in the Venustiano Carranza neighborhood.
Read our full guide →Mercado de Jamaica
MarketMercado de Jamaica is one of Mexico City's most vibrant markets, located in the Tlahuac borough.
Read our full guide →Casa Lamm Centro de Cultura
LandmarkCasa Lamm Centro de Cultura is a landmark cultural center located in the trendy Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City, at the corner of Álvaro Obregón and Orizaba.
Read our full guide →Fuente de la Diana Cazadora (Diana the Huntress Fountain(
LandmarkThe Fuente de la Diana Cazadora stands proudly in the median of Paseo de la Reforma, one of Mexico City’s grandest boulevards.
Read our full guide →Xiiber
MarketXiiber is a bustling market located in the historic Coyoacán district of Mexico City, known for its bohemian atmosphere and cultural richness.
Read our full guide →Mexico Park
Park & natureMexico Park is a tranquil green space located in the heart of Mexico City's Cuauhtemoc district, specifically in the Colonia Hipódromo neighborhood.
Read our full guide →Tout Chocolat
MarketTout Chocolat is a delightful market and café located on Avenida Amsterdam in the hip Condesa district of Mexico City.
Read our full guide →Museo de la Policia de la Ciudad de Mexico
MuseumThe Museo de la Policia de la Ciudad de Mexico is a niche museum located in the Cuauhtemoc district, dedicated to the history of Mexico City's police force.
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How we pick these
Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 44 Mexico City places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.
Good to know
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Mexico City still add up.
Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.
Common questions
What can you do for free in Mexico City?+
This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Mexico City, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.
Are there free museums in Mexico City?+
Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.
Is Mexico City expensive to visit?+
You can see a lot of Mexico City on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.
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