Looking for an adventure in one of the world’s great megacities, but without the hassle of flying halfway around the world? Mexico City is North America’s largest, at over 8 million people (and more than twice that number in the greater metro area).
It's the oldest capital city in the Americas, rich in history and culture, and a major economic center in the region today. In addition to Aztec ruins, the city has the world’s largest single-metropolitan concentration of museums, plus extensive art galleries, concert halls and theaters. And the city’s 16 boroughs and many colorful neighborhoods offer an abundance of shopping, restaurants, bars and nightlife.
Thankfully, there are plenty of regular, relatively inexpensive flights between Greenville and Mexico City. We pulled from travel site Skyscanner to provide you with a short list of flights and hotels handpicked with the trendy adventurer in mind.
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Flight deals to Mexico City
Currently, the cheapest flights between Greenville and Mexico City are if you leave on February 17 and return from Mexico on February 23. Aeromexico (aerm) currently has tickets for $338, roundtrip.
There are also deals to be had in January. If you fly out of Greenville on January 12 and return from Mexico City on January 15, United can get you there and back for $367 roundtrip.
Top Mexico City hotel
To plan your stay, here is Mexico City’s top-rated hotel, which we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction.
The St. Regis Mexico City (Paseo de la Reforma 439)
If you're looking to splurge on top quality, consider The St. Regis Mexico City. The hotel has a five-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $255.
Featured Mexico City restaurants
Mexico City has plenty of top-notch dining options. Here are a couple of the most popular, according to Skyscanner.
Panaderia Rosetta (Colima 179)
One of Mexico City's most popular restaurants is Panaderia Rosetta, which has an average of 4.9 stars out of 11 reviews on Skyscanner.
"This is the sister bakery to Rosetta," wrote visitor Leila. "It's a very cozy breakfast spot with only a few bar stools for seating. Get there early to get your hands on the good pastries."
El Moro (Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, 42)
Another popular dining destination is El Moro, with 4.8 stars from 17 reviews.
"Delicious churros," wrote reviewer Claudia. "This tranquil little place serves delicious, crispy, flaky churros that are best eaten dipped in a hot chocolate sauce."
Featured local attractions
Not sure what to do in Mexico City, besides eat and drink? Here are two top recommendations, provided by Skyscanner.
The Palacio de Bellas Artes (Av. Juárez)
First up is The Palacio de Bellas Artes.
Inaugurated in 1934, the Palacio de Bellas Artes is a major cultural center where you can attend poetry readings, operas, dance recitals, art shows and more. Its construction began in 1904 but took three decades to complete due to the Mexican Revolution and complications during the building process.
"The place in itself is a beauty," wrote visitor Analu. "The lobby feels like you’ve stepped back in time. The museum is well worth the visit."
Callejón Regina (Calle Regina Centro Histórico)
Then, spend some time at Callejón Regina.
"This is my favorite street in all of Mexico City," wrote visitor Jenny. "It's in the area of the historical center, and there are endless restaurants, cafes and bars to choose from all along the street."
