From June 11 to July 19, 2026, Mexico will once again become the epicenter of world football.
Mexico City will host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the legendary Estadio Azteca and will stage a total of five matches during the tournament. But beyond the football fever, the Mexican capital will offer sports fans and their companions a series of cultural, gastronomic, and natural experiences that reveal its most surprising side.

1. Frida Kahlo’s New Route: From Blue to Red

The classic tour of the Blue House in Coyoacán is being reinvented with the opening of the Red House, a more intimate and contemporary space showcasing unpublished letters, photographs, and recordings that reveal the artist’s most personal side. Complete the circuit with a visit to the newly reopened La Noria Museum, featuring everyday objects from Frida and Diego Rivera, and finish at the Museum of Modern Art in Chapultepec, home to some of Kahlo’s most emblematic paintings — including The Two Fridas and Self-Portrait with Monkey and Parrot — icons of 20th-century Mexican art.

2. The Cablebús: Art, Cinema, and Aerial Views

One of the most original ways to explore Mexico City is from above. The Cablebús, a cable car public transport system, offers spectacular panoramic views while connecting different iconic areas of the capital. Line 2, in Iztapalapa, has become a true open-air museum: its stations and walls are decorated with dozens of monumental murals that tell stories of identity, diversity, and popular pride. Meanwhile, the newly inaugurated Line 3 invites visitors to explore the western part of the city from a unique perspective. Its route offers direct access to the new National Arts Film Archive (Cineteca Nacional de las Artes), the Lienzo Charro de Constituyentes — where visitors can enjoy charrería, Mexico’s national sport — and natural viewpoints with breathtaking vistas of the Valley of Mexico. A journey that blends urban art, tradition, modernity, and unforgettable landscapes.

3. Flavors of the Giant: A Gastronomic Tour of the Central de Abasto

In the heart of the city’s east side lies the Central de Abasto, considered the largest market in Latin America and one of the five most important in the world. This gigantic food distribution center is much more than a market: it’s the heartbeat that feeds millions of people every day. A guided gastronomic tour through its aisles reveals the culinary secrets of the capital amid mountains of chilies, exotic fruits, and freshly baked bread. Here, chefs and local cooks turn chaos into culinary art — from tacos de guisado and freshly made tlacoyos to gourmet reinterpretations of traditional dishes. More than just a visit, it’s a sensory immersion into Mexican cuisine in its purest and most vibrant form.

4. Dawn Among the Canals: Silent Xochimilco

Beyond the festive atmosphere of the trajineras, Xochimilco offers a serene side at dawn. A canoe ride at sunrise reveals how life awakens among the canals and chinampas, as birds and farmers begin their day. It’s an almost mystical moment, ideal for connecting with nature and the living history of the city.

5. Architecture and Outdoor Art: From Modernism to Olympism

Design lovers can discover the capital through its most iconic works. An architectural tour reveals the legacy of Luis Barragán, Teodoro González de León, Tatiana Bilbao, and Michel Rojkind, along with a lesser-known gem: the Route of Friendship, also known as the Olympic Sculpture Path. Created for the 1968 Olympic Games, this monumental corridor brings together sculptures by artists from around the world that symbolize unity among nations — today offering a unique journey through art, history, and urban space.

During the World Cup, the Mexican capital won’t just vibrate with goals: it will also offer a range of experiences that will make every visitor fall in love with Mexico City in a whole new way.

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