Getting There
Mexico City is one of the best-connected cities in the Americas — direct flights from most major U.S. cities in under 5 hours.
This is the main airport, about 30–45 minutes from the neighborhoods where you'll be staying. Direct flights run daily from NYC, LA, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte, and more. A second airport, NLU (Felipe Ángeles), exists but is much farther out — stick with MEX.
October is peak season thanks to Día de Muertos — the city fills up fast. We recommend booking flights 4–6 months out (spring 2027) and hotels even earlier. Set a Google Flights alert now and thank us later.
U.S. citizens need a passport valid for the length of the stay — no visa required for visits under 180 days. Double-check your passport doesn't expire before November 2027, and renew early if it's close (renewals can take a couple of months).
Uber is the move — it's safe, cheap (most rides $3–8 USD), and everywhere. Use authorized taxi stands at the airport, or order an Uber from arrivals. You will not need a rental car. Traffic is real, so pad your travel time — especially on the wedding day.
The currency is the Mexican peso (MXN). Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but carry some cash for markets, tips, and street food. Use bank ATMs (BBVA, Banorte, Santander) to withdraw pesos — skip the airport currency exchange counters.
CDMX sits at 7,350 ft — higher than Denver. Take it easy your first day, hydrate more than you think you need to, and know that one margarita may feel like two (budget accordingly). Drink bottled or filtered water, which every hotel and restaurant provides.
Most U.S. carriers include Mexico in their plans — check yours before you fly. English is common in restaurants and hotels in the neighborhoods you'll be in, but a little Spanish goes a long way. Start with "¡Salud!" — you'll need it at the reception.
Worth Staying For
Our wedding is October 30th — Día de Muertos is November 1–2. If you can extend your trip, do it. The city transforms: marigold-covered ofrendas on every corner, papel picado strung across the streets, candlelit celebrations in Coyoacán and the Zócalo, and the famous parade down Reforma. It's one of the most beautiful things either of us has ever seen, and it's the reason we picked this date.