Tips for Traveling to Mexico City

National Geographic has some tips and things to know for travelers to Mexico City:


Time Difference:

Mexico City is one hour behind U.S. eastern standard time.

Tips on Dressing in Mexico City:

“Dress in layers, as it’s cool in the mornings and hot in the middle of the day and the metro of course is boiling. Take a rain shell and umbrella for the summer months.” Marion Lloyd, freelance writer based in Mexico City. 

Tip on addresses and clear directions:

“When headed somewhere, to avoid getting lost, have [a written copy of] the name of the street and the esquina (cross street), as well as the colonia and, if possible, a nearby landmark.”—Rob Walker, director, Latinreport.