{"id":2414,"date":"2025-11-26T23:20:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T21:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorewithangel.com\/?p=2414"},"modified":"2026-04-03T23:51:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:51:51","slug":"mexico-city-the-authentic-capital-of-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorewithangel.com\/el\/mexico-city-the-authentic-capital-of-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"MEXICO CITY: THE AUTHENTIC CAPITAL OF MEXICO"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mexico! A trip I wanted to make for many years, an endlessly interesting country with rich culture, magnificent ancient ruins and stunning landscapes.<\/p>\n

My Itinerary:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flight from Athens to Mexico City. 8 days in Mexico city with 2-3 day trips and then flight to Cancun city in Quintana Roo state. We rented a car, drove 2 hours to Tulum (On December 2023, Tulum airport opened as well) and spent 4 days in the area there with 1 day trip in Valladolid. Then 2 more days in Holbox Island. Flight from Cancun airport back to Athens-Greece where my hometown is. Check my second article for Quintana roo state here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s begin with Mexico City: THE CAPITAL.<\/p>\n

An impressive city, elegant, full of amazing bars, parks, museums, great restaurants and stunning buildings to visit.<\/p>\n

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Is Mexico City safe?<\/strong><\/p>\n

When I first decided to visit Mexico City, everyone was wondering why, as they had in their mind that \u201cMexico City is too dangerous\u201d. Especially for Greeks travelling to Mexico, it is common to visit mainly Yucatan area where the beaches and the resorts are. Mexico City tends to have a far worse reputation than it deserves, due to how media projects the image of Mexico worldwide. However, it is much safer than people may think it is.<\/p>\n

Obviously, as in every city, there are neighbourhoods that are not ideal to walk alone at night, you don\u2019t just get into random taxis on the street but only use UBER and you don\u2019t stroll around with expensive camera or jewelry. Even in Athens, my hometown, there are spots that you shouldn\u2019t be alone and walk after dark.<\/p>\n

Before my trip, I read many articles, I talked to local girls, I spoke to several people who had travelled to Mexico City for holidays. Everybody was telling me the same thing, that rumors are not just and that the capital of Mexico is a safe place to visit.<\/p>\n

Did I make the right decision? For sure! Staying safe in Mexico City is often the number one concern of travellers and tourists passing through the Mexican capital. I stayed in Mexico City for 8 days. Few of them I was alone since I travelled alone before my friends arrived and I can tell you that Mexico City and the areas that you will walk around are touristic and you will be perfectly fine.\"\"<\/p>\n

GENERAL tips<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Where to stay in Mexico?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My favorite neighbourhoods and the best to stay when in Mexico City are Condesa and Roma. I stayed in Centro Historico which was cheaper and very convenient as well.<\/p>\n

Where NOT to stay in Mexico City?<\/strong><\/p>\n