[HC_Chief]

I go to CDMX pretty regularly for work. It is a blast! Imagine Manhattan (NY, not KS) dropped on top of San Jose (surrounded by mountains), with some border town MX sprinkled in here and there. There are nineteen MILLION inhabitants of the city. It is a big place with tons to do.

Weather is usually really nice year round, but especially nice in winter.

Altitude sickness will hit you after a few days so be prepared for that. Depending on the weather, smog may make you feel a bit shitty too. If it rains prior to or during your trip, no smog worries.

People are friendly, and most restaurants and pretty much all of the hotels speak English. Your Uber drivers may or may not, so learn a few phrases in Spanish if you are not already fluent.

Speaking of Uber, use it! It is CHEAP in CDMX... like $10 to go from the airport to Santa Fe District (that can be a 1-2hr drive, depending on the traffic). DO NOT, for the love of all that is holy, DRIVE in CDMX unless you are insane. This is, by far, the worst non war-zone traffic on the planet.

I typically stay in Santa Fe, CDMX, or Polanco (like the Rodeo Drive/Beverly Hills of CDMX).

People are friendly, but it is a big city, so stick to the areas you know... don't go exploring without some guidance. Polanco and Santa Fe are fine - lots of money there & therefore a lot of security, but there are rough areas in CDMX too. Often those rough areas are adjacent to the nice ones, so be prudent. Best to have friends with you, esp locals.