Wake up early and head to Xochimilco, in the southern part of the city.oard a traditional trajinera boat to enjoy the sunrise as you cruise along the canals. You’ll enjoy a traditional Mexican breakfast, featuring dishes made from ingredients grown on the chinampas (floating gardens) such as huitlacoche (a Mexican fungus that grows on corn).

At night, join one of the city’s renowned food writers to explore the city’s vibrant nightlife scene. The writer is buddies with all the top chefs and mixologists in town, so they’ll take you to the very best bars, from the hippest hot spots to traditional taverns that have been there for decades.

To get a full immersion into Mexican culture, you’ll head to the modernist Museo Nacional de Antropología and be guided on a private, after-hours tour. No fighting the crowds in this tour—you’ll have the place all to yourself so you can explore whatever piques your interest. It's like time-traveling through Mexico's past, but with air conditioning and expert commentary.

Just outside Mexico City, Teotihuacán is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Mexico's most important archaeological locations. You can explore its rich history along the Calzada de los Muertos, encountering landmarks like thePyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the Patio of theJaguars.