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Mexico City New Years Eve 2024

Guide to new years eve 2023-2024 in Mexico City. Top NYE fireworks, parties, events and hotels

Fireworks and entertainment are the call of the day as Mexico City hosts one of the biggest new years eve celebrations in South America. With the street party on the city's famous Zocalo the focal point of the festivities, this is one of the best attended events in Mexico.

Spread over a sprawling urban area, Mexico City is huge, with over 9 million residents and everyone knows the Mexican people like a party.

If you are heading here to spend some time over the festive Christmas and new year period then there are numerous attractions to help make the visit worthwhile, so if you are here over new years be sure to make time to see things like the Chapultepec park, the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City's Metropolitan Cathedral and of course the iconic the Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlan.

Zocalo Street Party

To see in the new year, you'll want to find the biggest party in town and in Mexico City, there's only one answer, and that's the enormous street party on the famous Zocalo, the main square right in the heart of the city.

The party area spreads out right across the central area, with roads closed from Palacio de Bellas Artes to Paseo de la Reforma Boulevard.

The party itself gets underway earlier in the day and contains everything you would expect to find at a Mexican street party, live music from popular bands, dancing, colourful costumes, a plentiful supply of food and of course the huge fireworks display at midnight.

New Years Eve Traditions

If you would like to blend in with the locals then it's worth remembering that Happy new Year here is Feliz ano nuevo! and also take the time to acquaint yourself with some of the local traditions, such as eating 12 grapes to coincide with the 12 chimes of midnight, making a wish for the coming year with each one.

NYE Parties & Events

Away from the main party, there are many bars and clubs if you want to continue partying after the midnight fireworks have died down.

Lively venues to look out for include Antros, Joy Room, Sens, Zinco Jazz Club and Patrick Miller. Online ticketing options aren't always the best, we recommend talking to your hotel's concierge, who will also be able to give you a heads up on any areas you might prefer to avoid.

New Years Eve Hotels

There is a huge range of accommodation to choose from in Mexico City, and prices are comparatively very reasonable if you're used to paying US or European rates.

Trying to find a room with a view is always a good idea - the Best Western Hotel Majestic in particular has views over the Zocalo, as do many of the upper floor rooms, many of which also have balconies - these venues will of course attract a premium in price terms, but it's well worth the extra if your budget can stretch to it.

As always it's best to book well in advance to secure the best rooms - you can search, check availability and book all of the top Mexico City new years eve hotels here.

NYE Restaurants

For your new year dining options then obviously Mexican food is by far the most prevalent, but in such a large metropolitan city you'll find most international cuisines represented.

Recommended eateries include Sonora Prime - La Mansion Marriot Reforma Steakhouse, RosaNegra Polanco, Cityzen Rooftop Kitchen, Porfirio's Polanco and Chambao Polanco. It's also a decent place to be vegan, with most dishes available meat-free. Choose from the full range of options here.

NYE Webcams

There aren't often too many live webcam views in South American cities, but here in Mexico City we've struck lucky, this site has several great views from across the city, including a live cam right at the Zocalo where you'll be able to watch the party as it actually takes place:

Mexico City webcams

There is also likely to be TV coverage by the local stations, we'll post any relevant links we find here.

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