The largest city in North America is a hub of creativity, with the Zona Maco art fair putting Mexico City on the map as an international contemporary art destination There’s no short- age of cool neighbourhoods to explore, tasty restaurants to try and stunning design and architecture to take in.
Where to Stay
The rooms at the Ritz-Carlton (ritzcarlton.com) hover some 40 storeys or more above this vast city, offering mesmerizing views and some respite from the hustle and bustle that comes with a city home to 22 million people.
What to Do
Take a stroll through the massive Chapultepec park where, on Sundays, you can catch the Danza de los Voladores, an ancient Mesoamerican ceremony that involves four men twirling through the air from a 30-foot pole. For a meal with a major side of buzz, you can’t beat lunch at Contramar, the legendary seafood-focused destination popular with see-and-be-seen locals and tourists alike.
What to Pack
- MANUCURIST Green and Green Flash Polishes in Jade and Poppy Red (15 ML), from $20 each
- RITUEL DE FILLE Eye Soot in Flora & Fauna, $55 each
- BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE L'Eauxygenante (50 ML), $69
- CODEX LABS Bia Gentle Cleansing Oil (30 ML), $33
- OLVERUM The Dry Body Oil (10 ML), $18
- AVA ISA Sun Serum Drops (30 ML), $50
