Timeline
10:33
Visit the Museo de la Ciudad de México to see the 18th-century mansion and the Aztec serpent head cornerstone before the crowds arrive.
11:48
Walk to Cocuyo's for breakfast tacos. They open at 08:00 and serve fresh food early in the day.
14:18
Return to the museum area to browse the surroundings or rest. The museum is open until 18:00, so you have time to pop back in or explore the immediate vicinity.
17:48
Head to Café de Tacuba for a late lunch or early dinner. It is very popular, so arriving before the evening rush is wise. The building is a former convent with tasty Mexican dishes.
18:18
Walk to the Monumento a la Independencia (El Ángel) to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, providing a dramatic backdrop to the victory column. It is a 61-minute walk from the museum, so ensure you leave Café de Tacuba with enough time to reach this spot by golden hour.
Local tip
The walk from the museum to El Ángel is long. If you prefer a shorter route, consider taking a taxi or ride-share from Café de Tacuba to the monument for sunset, as the 61-minute walk from the museum is quite extensive.
Check before you go
- Museo de la Ciudad de México is open Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00. Free on Wednesdays.
- Café de Tacuba is open Mo-Su 08:00-23:30.
- Monument to Independence is an outdoor public space.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mexico City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).