Things to do in Mexico City in Spring - Best things to do in March, April and May 2020

Holy Week is a major holiday throughout Mexico, and the capital is no exception. The week leading up to Easter is one of the country’s most religious periods, but its combination with school holidays often leaves the capital city empty as families head for the coast. Still, if you find yourself in Mexico City over this period, you are well-located for a visit to Iztapalapa, where you’ll find one of the country’s most elaborate Passion Plays. Holy Week is also a good time to take advantage of the quieter streets in the capital, and you may find it easier to get a seat at some of the best places to eat in Mexico City. Dining out is obviously one of the best things to do in Mexico City, whether you’re looking for an authentic street food experience or a more traditional bricks and mortar approach. Although some smaller businesses may close, April is also a perfect time to tick off some of the city’s must-visit attractions, including the likes of Parque México, Catedral Metropolitana, Museo Soumaya, and some of the city’s bigger food markets.

May kicks off with a public holiday, Mexico City weather is warming up, and it’s also the month of Cinco de Mayo. All of these factors make it one of the best times to visit the capital. The annual Cinco de Mayo festival, which falls on the 5th of May, commemorates Mexico’s victory over the French Empire on this day in 1862, and although several hundred years in the country’s past, it’s still celebrated voraciously in Mexico City. Each year thousands mark the day by dancing and recreating the battle, and it is an overwhelming but delightful spectacle.

If you want to continue dancing late into the evening, it’s also a good time to take advantage of some of the best things to do in Mexico City at night. Dancing forms an important part of Mexican culture, and there are some legendary late-night dance spots to either people watch or get involved. If you’d prefer to take in some live music, there are venues throughout the city that offer everything from traditional live performances through to modern bands and DJs. And if you prefer your entertainment in the form of an ice-cold drink at a quirky bar, you’ll be spoilt for choice in the city. The best way to shake off a May hangover - be it from Cinco de Mayo or other celebrations - is to walk it off at Xochimilco. These floating flower gardens offer fascinating insights into the days of the Aztecs. You’ll get to the vibrant market, and float along the flower-scented canals aboard a tajinera - the traditional flat-bottomed gondolas.