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Best Things to Do in Mexico City, solo trip
Chapultepec Castle is 92% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can wander 34 exhibition rooms at any pace, join a small-group guided tour for conversation, and shoot photos; the hill walk and interior stairs pose no special burden.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Frida Kahlo Museum is 90% Solo-Friendly
A timed self-guided tour, art workshops and photo-friendly courtyards give solo visitors freedom to linger or rush, and detailed labels explain Frida’s life so a companion is unnecessary.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Templo Mayor Museum is 90% Solo-Friendly
Solo visitors can linger in eight detailed galleries, join affordable guided tours, and use the on-site library for deeper study. Midday crowds and limited seating reduce comfort slightly.
Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours
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Historic center of Mexico City is 90% Solo-Friendly
The Centro Histórico packs landmarks, murals and cafés within walking distance, plus free guided tours in English; solo visitors just need standard after-dark caution against pickpockets.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Pyramid of the Sun is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can freely climb 248 steps, join guided tours, and photograph ruins; restrooms, site maps, and frequent buses make the trip safe, independent, and highly rewarding.
Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours
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Constitution Plaza is 90% Solo-Friendly
The plaza mixes history, daily flag rituals, museums and cheap street food that fill several free hours for an independent visitor, but solo tourists must still guard valuables in thick crowds.
Recommended visit duration: 1–2 hours
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Palacio de Bellas Artes is 90% Solo-Friendly
The palace offers low-cost entry, free Sundays, audio tours, and calm galleries, letting a solo visitor study murals and architecture safely and at his or her own pace without extra logistics.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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National Art Museum is 90% Solo-Friendly
The museum offers self-guided visits, daily free tours, benches for sketching, and a cloakroom, so a solo traveler can engage deeply with art for little cost and minimal hassle.
Recommended visit duration: 2–4 hours
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Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can tour chapels, museum and hilltop paths freely, join the donation-based guided visit, and feel safe in the police-patrolled plaza; only feast-day crowds may hinder reflection.
Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours
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Plaza de las Tres Culturas is 81% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can explore ruins, free museums, and massacre memorial at own pace, spend little money, and find English tours; daylight security is average but evenings feel deserted.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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