One Perfect Day in Mexico City: Pyramids, Polanco & Chinatown Flavors

🗓️ Early Morning – Breakfast in Polanco Start your day in upscale Polanco around 7:30 AM. Great local breakfast spots: • Café Toscano or Lardo – stylish cafés with Italian-inspired breakfasts and top-notch coffee  . • Catamundi – known for an extensive menu of pastries, smoothies, and light bites . • Or try Maque Café, where chilaquiles and huevos rancheros are a hit . Enjoy a leisurely breakfast + coffee to fuel up for your day. ⸻ 🚗 8:45 AM – Travel to Teotihuacan Depart by private transfer or guided tour for a 50‑minute ride (~1 hour). Arrive between 9:30–10 AM, just as the gates to the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon open . ⸻ 10 AM–1 PM – Explore Teotihuacan • Climb the Pyramid of the Sun for panoramic views. • Stroll down the Avenue of the Dead toward the Pyramid of the Moon. • Optional: visit the on-site museum or take a camel/bike tour . • Bring water, sunscreen, hat, and cash for snacks, as facilities are limited (). ⸻ 🚗 1–1:45 PM – Return to City Head back to CDMX in time for lunch around 2 PM. ⸻ 🍽️ 2–3:30 PM – Lunch in Chinatown at Oaxaquito • Eat at Oaxaquito in Barrio Chino (Centro/Roma), which serves authentic Oaxacan cuisine at affordable prices  . • Try classic dishes like mole negro or tlayudas, and enjoy the unique fusion atmosphere . ⸻ 🏙️ Afternoon – Explore Barrio Chino & Return to Polanco • After lunch, wander the colorful streets of Chinatown with traditional decor and vibrant storefronts . • Optionally, enjoy a bubble tea or Chinese dessert from local vendors. • Make your way back to Polanco (Uber or taxi), arriving mid‑afternoon. ⸻ 🌇 Late Afternoon – Leisure in Polanco (Optional Extras) If you have time/energy: 1. Museo Soumaya or Museo Jumex in nearby Nuevo Polanco. 2. Walk Pasaje Polanco and luxury shops on Masaryk Ave   . 3. Grab a coffee at Eno or stop by Churrería El Moro for churros and hot chocolate