NLU · Layover Guide
Mexico City
Stop in Mexico City.
Best layover: 4–15hculturehistoryfood
Visa-free · US passport75 min to center
Places to stay
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Why Mexico City scores 42
Airport qualityLounges, facilities, routing
42DiscoverThings to do in the city
36EaseTransit ease, visa access
2075
min to center
bus- 01Bus — 75 min to city center
- 01Teotihuacán pyramids — Pyramid of the Sun and Moon just 30km away
- 02Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Tlatelolco, layered Aztec, colonial, and modern history
- 03Mercado de San Juan for local cheeses, meats, and international foods
- 04Basílica de Guadalupe, one of the most visited Catholic sites in the world
- 05Barrio de Tepito street market for authentic Mexico City street life
Experiences in Mexico City
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Where to stay →At the airport
1 lounge
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