Do’s:

• It is good to learn a few phrases in Spanish before you go.
• Get a cell phone plan for ease of communication.
• Sign up for EcoBici (bike sharing) and have fun moving around on a bike.
• Apply sunscreen before you go out in the sun.
• Wear closed shoes, trainers or pumps as it is usually preferred by the locals. By doing that you avoid getting your feet dirty after a day of going sightseeing.

Don’ts:

• Don’t pay for water instead ask for a glass of filtered water. 
• Don’t use metro during rush hours if you value your personal space.
• Don’t eat near the big tourist attractions, be on your guard against getting overcharged for food and drinks.
• Don’t wander into unsafe neighborhoods.
• Don’t wear sandals or flip flops, people will think you are looking for a beach. 
• Don’t carry your visa and passport with you, things will get complicated if you lose it. Instead, simply carry a color photocopy and save yourself the hassle.

Mexico City's nightlife is as varied as everything else the city offers during the day. It varies from bars, pubs, night clubs, and live music shows. The most prominent nightspots are Mama Rumba where you can do salsa dancing; Patrick Miller club where you can dance without inhibitions irrespective of your age. For live music shows, you can visit Bar El Jorongo known as "House of Mariachi" or Plaza Garibaldi where many local bands play music till dawn. If you want to taste the local tequila and mezcal selections, then you can head to Museo de Tequila y Mezcal for guided tours during weekend nights when the museum is open until 2:30 a.m. One more unique experience the city offers is the light and sound show at the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan which is recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site to learn the story of this fascinating city through live narration. While enjoying the nightlife in Mexico City, be cautious of pickpocketers and guard your belongings, avoid venturing into unsafe areas.

• Casa Luis Barragán is a small building consisting of unusual things like a floating staircase, volcanic stone floors, and yellow walls.  Built in 1948, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Dia De Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead is a two-day festival celebrated every year on November 1 as All Saints Day when adult spirits visit the families and November 2 as All Souls Day when families go to the cemetery to decorate the graves of their relatives with offerings. During this time the streets are full of marigolds, sugar skulls, cardboard skeletons, etc.
• Metropolitan Cathedral has about 10,000 crypts of the Archbishops below the floor of the cathedral. Not allowed for everyone, but if you are lucky, you may get the chance to see on a free day.
• Isla de las Muñecas which is in the heart of the Xochimilco canals where you can find hundreds of dolls – some missing heads and limbs – hanging from trees and clothing lines on a raised garden.
• Taste edible insects in street food stalls and traditional markets such as the Mercado de San Juan, or visit Restaurante Bar Chon if you wish to try anything from insects to crocodiles.
• Try rooftop restaurants to get a good view of Mexico City while dining. 
• Casa del Árbol, in National park  Parque Nacional Desierto de Los Leones, designed by father-son duo Guillermo and Siddartha Siliceo is a 25-cabin complex built based on Hindu and Buddhist design principles.
• The Ballet Folklorico is considered as the best dance show of Mexico. Hosted at the National theatre and various other stages, this show is renowned to be the culmination of the past and present of Mexico City and a must watch.

• Xochimilco also was known as floating gardens where you can rent a flat-bottomed boat called trajineras and a guide to cruise around the water along with musicians and vendors selling crafts, drinks, and food, sailing in small boats. 
• Taste edible insects in street food stalls and traditional markets such as Mercado de San Juan, or visit Restaurante Bar Chon if you wish to try anything from insects to crocodiles.
• Try rooftop restaurants to get a good view of Mexico City while dining.
• Paragliding in Valle de Bravo.
• The Teotihuacan Pyramids and the historic sites will lead you to the glory of ancient Aztec civilizations. A number of outdoor activities including hot air balloon tours and walking tours add to a visit in this area.
• Witness and experience an amalgamation of Pre-Columbian, Spanish and modern era architecture, art and culture by visiting various museums in the city. After London, Mexico City has the largest number of museums in the world.
• The city is also popular for natural-fiber clothes and obsidian tools which are a part of the centuries-old traditions. You will find a number of stores inside the city where you can buy crafts as souvenirs. 
• The city is also a center for Mariachi music, the famous Mexican style of singing. Almost all the open restaurants in the city offer free shows and provide live music during dining. Another major event is the Mexican Wrestling held at various clubs, similar to Lucha Libre. 
• The city is also known for its historic importance, hence you will find enough stores that sell books, murals, and collectibles. An extensive collection of historic books and old crafts makes Mexico City heaven for book-lovers and historians. 
• A boat tour in the Xochimilco canal and floating gardens is another highlighted tourist activity in the city. 

• Hand-Blown Glass Jewelry
• Tribal Art Chocolate 
• Tequila Huipil Clothing
• Mexican Art Vanilla
• Crosses Calendars 
• Mexican Coffee 
• Textiles Rebozos
• Talavera Pottery 
• Kalúha Sports Clothing