Snapshot
Mexico at a glance
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Population
- 131,946,900
- Area
- 1,972,550 km²
- Calling code
- +52
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Explore Greater Mexico City, Tijuana and Iztapalapa. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Snapshot
A place to start
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Greater Mexico City
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Your next stop
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Greater Mexico City. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.

Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
José Luis Cuevas Museum is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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La Enseñanza Church is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Church of San Felipe Neri "La Profesa" is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Valvanera Cathedral, Mexico City is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Museum of Light, Mexico City is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Caricature Museum, Mexico City is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Monumento de la Fundación de México-Tenochtitlan is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Monument to Enrico Martínez is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Templo Mayor is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Iglesia de San Bernardo, Mexico City is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Santa Teresa la Antigua is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Museo Nacional de las Culturas is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Academy of San Carlos is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Old Portal de Mercaderes is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Before you step outside
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
Czech National Bank reference rate, 07 Sep 2026. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
6.1 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Greater Mexico City. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
MEX airport information ↗| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 6.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 37.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 47.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 84.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Querétaro Intercontinental Airport | QRO | 172.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport | MLM | 204.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Mexico City · MMMX
12966 × 148 ft
ASP12795 × 148 ft
ASPMexico City · MMSM
14764 × 148 ft
PEM14764 × 148 ft
PEM11483 × 148 ft
CONNot recorded
Toluca · MMTO
13780 × 148 ft
ASPPuebla · MMPB
11811 × 148 ft
ASPQuerétaro · MMQT
11483 × 148 ft
CONMorelia · MMMM
11155 × 148 ft
ASPTravel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Greater Mexico City. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 15 ideas for Greater Mexico City — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
José Luis Cuevas Museum is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

La Enseñanza Church is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Church of San Felipe Neri "La Profesa" is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Valvanera Cathedral, Mexico City is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Museum of Light, Mexico City is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Caricature Museum, Mexico City is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Monumento de la Fundación de México-Tenochtitlan is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Monument to Enrico Martínez is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Templo Mayor is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Iglesia de San Bernardo, Mexico City is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Santa Teresa la Antigua is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Museo Nacional de las Culturas is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Academy of San Carlos is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Old Portal de Mercaderes is one option for your time in Greater Mexico City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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