If you are travelling light, there is no need to take an Uber to or from Mexico City Airport.
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Backpacking Mexico City: Guides, Transit & Budget Tips
Mexico City (Ciudad de México) is an incredible city to visit for budget backpackers and also mid-to high-end tourists alike.
With more than 150 museums, many of which are free, and thousands of small cafés and bars, it is the perfect place to explore on a short break or even for much longer.
It has also played host, for a record third time, for the FIFA World Cup at the Azteca Stadium (Banorte Stadium).
There is also Mexico City Grand Prix and the Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú, home of the Diablos Rojos.
Three top-tier Liga MX: Club América, Cruz Azul, and Pumas UNAM are based here.
Visiting the Secret Detention – Interrogation Centre in the Heart of Roma Norte (CDMX)
Visiting the Circular de Morelia Memorial Site (Sitio de Memoria Circular de Morelia), which is a memorial site dedicated to the victims of state terrorism perpetrated by the Mexican government during Mexico’s Dirty War.
How to Get around Mexico City using Public Transport
The most comprehensive and detailed guide to getting around Mexico City using public transport.
How to Get from Mexico City to AIFA Airport by Bus
Taking the ETN Turistar bus to the Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA).
Details checked and updated August, 2026.
How to Use the Xochimilco Light Rail (Tren Ligero) in CDMX
The Tren Ligero (Xochimilco Light Rail) runs between Tasqueña and Xochimilco in Mexico City.
Updated August 2026.
How to use the Mexico City Cablebús
The Cablebús CDMX has three lines up and running, with another three planned/under construction. I rode Line 3 from Vasco de Quiroga to Los Pinos.
Updated to exclude network expansion details of lines 4, 5 and 6.
How to Take the Amajac Metrobus Line 4 to Mexico City Airport (AICM)
The new Amajac Route/Metrobus Quetzalcóatl now connects the Historic Centre of Mexico City to Terminals 1 and 2 at Benito Juárez International Airport (AICM).
Visiting the Mixcoac Archaeological Site in Mexico City
I visited the small Mixcoac Archaeological Site (Zona Arqueológica de Mixcoac). It’s one of the many free things to do in Mexico City.
But you will learn a lot from this post. Trust me!!
How to Use the Mexico City Metro
Guide to using the Mexico City Metro: Tickets, stations, lines, operating hours and safety tips.
Updated August 2026 (details checked for accuracy).
How to Buy and Use the Mexico City Metro Card
The complete guide to buying, topping up, and using the Tarjeta de movilidad integrada (MI) on the Metro, Metrobús, and Cablebús in CDMX.
Post updated: August 2026