Landmarks worth the trip on their ownthe Zócalo and Chapultepec Park are the sights most visitors build their first day around, and both reward an unhurried visit rather than a rushed photo stop.
A different pace of daily lifeWandering through the pyramids at Teotihuacán or the Palacio de Bellas Artes gives a better sense of Mexico City than any single landmark — it's where the everyday rhythm of the city actually shows.
the Frida Kahlo MuseumOne of the more memorable stops for first-time visitors, and easy to reach from most central hotels.
A natural base for exploring furtherGood regional transport links make Mexico City a sensible starting point if you're planning to see more of Mexico while you're there.