Is it safe to drink the tap water?

No. Always drink bottled or filtered water, even when brushing your teeth if you have a sensitive stomach.

Do I need to speak Spanish?

In tourist areas like Roma and Condesa, English is widely spoken. Learning basic phrases like 'la cuenta, por favor' will go a long way in local markets.

3 Days in Mexico City: A Practical Itinerary

Spend your first day exploring the Historic Center, dedicate day two to the anthropology museum and Chapultepec Park, and finish with a day trip to Teotihuacán. Rely on Uber for transport to avoid confusion, and carry small bills for daily expenses.

Arrange your transport from the airport. Only use authorized taxi booths inside the terminal (like Nueva Imagen) or order an Uber from the designated app zone. Do not accept rides from drivers soliciting in the arrival hall.
Use ride-sharing apps to get around. Download Uber or Didi. It is safer and more reliable than hailing street taxis. Expect to pay $3–$7 for most cross-neighborhood trips.
Carry cash in pesos. While upscale restaurants take cards, street stalls and markets are cash-only. Carry at least 500 pesos ($25) in small denominations at all times.

Is it safe to drink the tap water?: No. Always drink bottled or filtered water, even when brushing your teeth if you have a sensitive stomach.
Do I need to speak Spanish?: In tourist areas like Roma and Condesa, English is widely spoken. Learning basic phrases like 'la cuenta, por favor' will go a long way in local markets.