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Capital and largest city in Mexico and its most important political, cultural, educational and financial center.

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Why are flights from Filipe Angeles airport to Tokyo so expensive compared to from nearby Mexico City airport?

On Google Flights, if I search for a one way ticket to Tokyo on November 1st: From NLU: 91K MXN From MEX: 15K MXN The cheapest options in both cases have multiple stopovers. Given that there are ...
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Is it possible to get a rapid anti-gen Covid test at Mexico City International Airport

Is it possible to get a rapid anti-gen Covid test at Mexico City International Airport? If so: Where is the test center located in the airport? Is it open 24/7? Do they provide a certificate that is ...
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Can one use the Emergency WiFi network at Mexico City International Airport (MEX) airport if no disaster is ongoing?

I read on https://aeropuerto-mex.com/en/faqs/ (mirror): Is there free WiFi Internet access? The CDMX WiFi network service is free and for an unlimited time in AICM [=MEX airport] in the boarding ...
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Confused about this stop over - Turkish airlines - Istanbul (IST) to Cancun (CUN)

The route is a direct flight: 02/05 21:35 IST to 02/06 8:25 CUN (18h 50m) with a "Stopovers (No Connecting Flight) for Mexico City, Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (1h 30m)". What ...
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How can I get to and around El Chico National Park?

I'm planning a trip to Mexico City next month and would like to take a couple of days to do a side trip to El Chico National Park. I was initially planning on renting a car in Mexico City, but after ...
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Can a US permanent Resident with an expiring Filipino passport traveling to Mexico be denied?

I am a US permanent resident with a Filipino passport and I will be traveling from US to Mexico City on March 13th. I just looked at my Filipino passport and saw that it expires on March 14th - one ...
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Turning in FMM form in Mexico with domestic flight layover (Leon to Mexico City)

I am flying from San Francisco to Leon Guanajuato via Mexico City, and back by the same route. Do I turn in my FMM form (Immigration form) to the airline agents in Leon or Mexico City? I know upon ...
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Storage of important documents in Mexico [duplicate]

I'm going to Mexico soon on a solo trip and I want to explore the country as much as I can. One concern for me is my residence permit. I need it to come back to France (where I actually live). If I ...
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Safe transport in Mexico City for a solo female travel (cheap too) [closed]

I am a solo female traveller and will be staying in Mexico City for 2 days by myself. I understand the main attraction is the historical centre area. I am considering 2 hotels. a) One near the big ...
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Hidden City Ticketing via Mexico City

I want to go from Santiago, Chile to Denver. I can save LOTS of money by buying a LATAM ticket Santiago-MEX-Guadalajara and throw away the MEX-Guadalajara portion. It seems like there's little to no ...
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Traveling from the airport to Mexico City [closed]

There are several options for traveling from the airport to Mexico City: Uber Metro Buses Taxis Which is most convenient when traveling with a child? Also I speak Spanish.
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What is the typhoid fever risk for an un-vaccinated toddler in Mexico City? [closed]

We're planning a 12 month trip to Mexico and Central America, and my daughter will be 20 months old at the time. The minimum recommended age for the Typhoid Fever vaccine is 24 months. I consulted a ...
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Where to watch American college football in Mexico City? [closed]

Where in Mexico City can I watch the FSU/Alabama college football game that's being aired on 9/3 at 8pm ET on ABC?
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Where to print out flight info on a public holiday in Mexico City when your accommodation won't do it?

I've been staying in Colonia Roma / La Condesa area of Mexico City for the past few days, all public holidays for Semana Santa with most things around here closed. I need to print out my proof of ...
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During what hours does the Chinese consulate in Mexico City accept visa applications?

I want to apply for a Chinese visa in the coming days here in Mexico City. I'm having some difficulty finding the times during which the consulate is open for visa applications. I know from previous ...
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What are the cheapest ways to get a flight booking out of China needed for my visa application from here in Mexico City?

I've been in Mexico for a month and a half and I'm currently heading to Mexico City to apply for a Chinese visa since I already have a flight back to China but my previous visa expired. China ...
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What companies offer through bus tickets from Mexico City to Los Angeles?

I've been searcing for ways to get from Mexico City to Los Angeles by bus, and so far the only thing I've found is Greyhound, which, combined with partner companies, takes you to LA with changes in ...
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How much luggage can I take on Mexico City Metro?

I've read the Q and A here about safety of metro to get to the city center from the airport in Mexico City. I have read some more recent conflicting information that says that anything larger than a ...
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Buy and send postcard from Toluca, Mexico?

I've seen topic asking about sending postcards from MEX airport, but I'm currently based in Toluca (on a company project) with very little spare time but I would like to send some postcards to Europe. ...
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Travel on US B1/B2 visa thru Amsterdam [duplicate]

I have a US Business/Tourist Visa on my Indian Passport and want to travel to Mexico City for business. Can I travel via Amsterdam? I want to avoid transiting US as it is increasing my travel cost.
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Safe parking in the centre of Mexico City

Me and my friends are travelling to Mexico City with our own car. We found out it is almost impossible to park our car close to our hotel. We are staying in Mexico City center: República de Brasil ...
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How to stay safe in Mexico City [closed]

At the end of the month I will be traveling to Mexico City for a weekend. My spanish is okay and I don't really plan on venturing out of the tourist areas. I want to visit Tenochtitlan and some of the ...
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Where is the historical center of Tlalpan?

Tlalpan is a huge district of Mexico City, but Wikivoyage says: The Centro Historico of Tlalpan comprises an area of maybe 6 x 6 blocks, which can be done by foot. You can stroll through the ...
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Museo del Calzado in Mexico City: Still in business?

A few hits on the Internet mention "Museo del Calzado" (Shoe Museum) in Mexico City, but I find it hard to believe that not more information is available about it. Is it a real museum, visitable as ...
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The safest, cheapest way to get to MEX airport from UNAM

I need help choosing a good, ie safe and cheap, way to get from UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) to Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez (MEX) at night. I was thinking about taking the ...
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Where can I buy Guatemalan quetzales (GTQ) in Benito Juárez Airport (Mexico City)?

There are countless money exchange booths in the Mexico City airport, but I can't find one that exchanges Guatemalan quetzales (specifically that sells them). Is there one somewhere?
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Are there any legal restrictions on busking in Mexico City?

My nomadic sister is visiting me in Mexico City for a couple of weeks. Her normal mode of travel involves busking (playing music and/or singing in the streets) for money. She wants to do this in ...
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Finding a notary in Mexico City

My employer just handed down an urgent requirement to provide a notarized proof of my eligibility for employment in the U.S.A. I'm in Mexico City now. Is it possible to notarize something here? How ...
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Getting to Mexico City Airport early in the morning

I was thinking of booking a flight that leaves at 6.15am in the morning from MEX, which means that I'll have to get there at 4.15am or so. What are my options for getting there so early in the morning,...
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Can you send a postcard somewhere at Mexico City airport (MEX)?

A very specific question this time: Is it possible to buy and send a postcard somewhere within Benito Juárez International Airport? If so, where in the airport can I find a post office or mailbox? ...
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Getting from Mexico City airport to downtown easily and safely

I'm wondering about an easy and reasonably safe way to get from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to downtown. If good public transport is available, I usually prefer that. And as I noticed ...
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