The herd’s main motivation to graze in Mexico City was the butterfly migration in nearby Michoacan.  However, it turns out there is plenty to see and do in Mexico City itself.  Our five-day itinerary was as follows:

2/12 Thursday - flight, check-in to hotel

2/13 Friday - Biosphere Reserve Butterfly Sanctuary, Lucha Libre

2/14 Saturday - City Tour, Zocalo Square, Templo Mayor, Bellas Artes, Izote

2/15 Sunday - Ballet Folklorico, Xochimilico canals, Museo Frida Kahlo, UNAM

2/16 Monday - Teotihuacan pyramids, check-out of hotel, flight

Mexico City is by far one of the herd’s favorite destinations.  Rich with food, culture, history and adventure - there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Cow Tip #1:  Most attractions are closed on Monday so plan your visit accordingly 

Cow Tip #2:  Stay in the Zocalo, one of the largest squares in the world, where there is always something going on.  During our stay we were a part of Besame Mucho - Mexico City’s successful attempt to gain the Guinness Book of World Records title for most couples kissing at the same time followed by a free concert by Vincente Fernandez, Mexico’s biggest ranchera star

Cow Tip #3:  Rent a car - it really helped us to understand city planning and gave us flexibility with day trips to city outskirts.  Roads are easy to navigate with GPS and infrastructure is impressive.  FYI - traffic laws are similar to USA and you’ll adapt soon enough that a red light is really a glorified stop sign

Cow Tip #4:  There are plenty of ways to get to know the city - city tour bus, walking around, even metro-hopping.  We opted for the Segway tour and glided through Mexico City’s colorful and historic neighborhoods on beloved Ginger

Cow Tip #5:  Take a piece of Mexico home with you.  Government sponsored FONART operates three stores in Mexico City (and another one at the airport!) offering quality handicrafts made by Mexican artists from throughout the country