Activities
Mexico City, as any of the major metropolis, has a plethora of cultural, food, and sightseeing options. A couple suggestions on the southern side of the city and close to UNAM are the 16th Century neighborhoods of Downtown Coyoacán, home of attractions such as Frida Kahlo’s iconic Blue House, and Downtown Tlalpan.
Transportation to and from lodging and UNAM Campus is easiest with Uber and Didi averaging ride times of 10 minutes for 100-200 pesos (5-10 USD). Using public transport for Coyoacán you can ride the green Metro line to “Viveros” station and walk east 1.9 km (1.2 mi) for aprox. 25 minutes. For Tlalpan you can ride the Metrobus to “Fuentes Brotantes” station and walk east 1 km (0.6 mi) for 12 minutes. Metro rides are 5 pesos (25 cents US) and Metrobus are 6 pesos (30 cents US), but purchasing a Metro-Metrobus card and loading money on automatic kiosks on every station is necessary to ride. Driving is quite convenient but parking can be often a little expensive, as lots charge 40-60 pesos per hour (2-3 USD). Off-street parking is not recommended as it can be scarce and sometimes there are break-ins or accessories are stolen, especially at night.
Outside of UNAM vicinity, three areas are world famous and visited by millions of tourists each year. Every area is filled to the brim with restaurants, bars, museums and sightseeing opportunities:
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