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Getting Around
Taxis
Taxis are the most efficient way to get around, but it is not wise to hail a taxi from the street or take a cab from a taxi stand (even those parked in front of hotels.) Violent assaults on tourists and businesspeople have occurred in taxis and are increasing. The safest plan is to have your hotel's doorman or concierge arrange for a cab. The hotel can also arrange for you to engage a car and driver for several hours or by the day. There is a also stand inside the airport from which a taxi can be engaged.
Metro
Mexico City's metro, or subway, is an excellent system: clean, well run, on time and cheap. As in any crowded facility in the world, watch out for pickpockets in crowded subway cars and stations.
Bus
Buses can also be good options, especially on the long avenues such as Reforma and Insurgentes, and if you know where you want to get off.
Peseros (also called Colectivos)
These green and white vehicles travel along established routes and charge fixed rates. Route designations are posted on the windshield. They are an alternative to the often packed city buses.
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