Actually it was 463 kidnappings in the whole country last year.

Anonymous wrote:
Mexico City is fabulous. When we went there for spring break we did 4 nights there and then 3 in Cancun.


Mexico City is the kidnap capital of the world.

Mexico City gets 56 million visitors each year. I believe there were 500 kidnappings in the whole country last year. Just for some perspective.

Anonymous wrote:Mexico City is fabulous. When we went there for spring break we did 4 nights there and then 3 in Cancun.

Mexico City is the kidnap capital of the world.

Anonymous wrote:Curious whether anyone has taken the metro there? I went twice in the 90s and took the metro everywhere as a single young woman. Wondering if it’s still safe or better to just stick with Uber. Back in the 90s there were safety issues with the taxis and some inter city buses.

It's perfectly fine

Curious whether anyone has taken the metro there? I went twice in the 90s and took the metro everywhere as a single young woman. Wondering if it’s still safe or better to just stick with Uber. Back in the 90s there were safety issues with the taxis and some inter city buses.

Anonymous wrote:NP. Any recommendations for hotels or neighborhoods you’d recommend for an Airbnb? Looking for a safe area that’s walkable to restaurants/nightlife - doesn’t have to be walking distance to main attractions.

I loved Condesa.

Adding a few things that have not yet been mentioned:

*San Angel neighborhood (art market and cute shops on the plaza) and lunch or dinner at the San Angel Inn (gorgeous converted hacienda with great food; a Mexico City institution).
*Museo Dolores Olmedo - converted hacienda with peacocks walking all around on the lawns (they frequently have art festivals; music; dancing, etc.). The museo is relatively close to Xochimilco (the canal/boat area) so I would do that in the morning then go to Museo and wander around the grounds/get lunch there after.
*Coyoacan neighborhood/plaza/church - lovely lovely neighborhood with cute restaurants on the plaza - walking distance from Frida Kahlo museum. Be sure to book tickets for the museum in advance they sell out weeks ahead of time.
*I have stayed at and like the Best Western Hotel Majestic on the Zocalo with incredible views of the cathedral/plaza (from some rooms and from a lovely dining terrace). Not fancy but clean and comfortable (old world wooden furniture), and the location is fantastic. You are right in the middle of the historic district (also known as the "plaza de las tres culturas").
*On another visit, I wanted to stay in Coyoacan, and we enjoyed our stay here: https://casamoctezuma.com/en/

The city is massive and traffic is horrific, so you really want to plan your days by area. Uber is easy and safe, or hire drivers/tour guides.

Have a great time!