With thousands of visitors expected to arrive in Mexico City for the FIFA World Cup, Airbnb invited Diego Boneta to share the places he always comes back to. The result is a guide that encourages travelers to look beyond the stadiums and experience the city the way he does: on foot, taking time to chat with locals, eating well, and leaving room for unexpected discoveries.

The day begins at Plaza Río de Janeiro in Roma Norte. Framed by early 20th-century architecture, leafy streets, and neighborhood cafés, it's one of those places where the city settles into its rhythm from the very start of the morning. This is where Boneta often walks with his dog, Akila, before making the first stop of the day.

Just around the corner is Café Tormenta, one of the city's leading specialty coffee shops. More than a place to grab coffee, it's somewhere Boneta returns for the conversations with Lucho, the café's founder. His order rarely changes: a Cold Brew Latte or a Cold Brew with tonic water, both part of his routine whenever he's back in Mexico City.

For lunch, the itinerary heads to Ultramarinos de Mar. Known for its seafood-driven menu, the restaurant also serves fresh pasta, one of Boneta's regular choices. Its relaxed atmosphere and communal tables have made it one of the city's standout dining destinations.

The afternoon continues in Condesa at Maizajo, where Mexican corn takes center stage. Guests can sit alongside the kitchen to watch tortillas and other dishes being prepared, offering a closer look at the techniques and traditions that define one of the country's most important culinary legacies.

From there, it's time to explore another side of the city. At 99 Records, a vinyl shop built around the idea of displaying only 99 records at a time, visitors are encouraged to listen before choosing what to take home. It's a space that invites discovery, whether you're looking for new releases or timeless classics.

A few minutes away, Xinú Haven offers an entirely different sensory experience. Dedicated to contemporary Mexican perfumery, the space brings together fragrance, design, and art to showcase another expression of the country's creative identity.

As evening falls, the conversation naturally turns to tacos. Boneta recommends stopping at El Remolkito, a taquería that first built its reputation serving football fans gathered around what was then Estadio Azteca. Today, from its Roma Norte location, it continues to celebrate the enduring connection between football culture and Mexico City's street food scene.

The day ends with one of the capital's defining cultural experiences: a night of lucha libre at Arena México. Blending athleticism, theater, and tradition, it remains one of the most memorable ways to experience the city's spirit.

Boneta's selection isn't about ticking off Mexico City's most famous landmarks. Instead, it's a collection of places that shape his everyday relationship with the city—cafés where he knows the people behind the counter, restaurants that celebrate Mexican ingredients, shops that encourage musical discovery, and experiences that capture the character of the capital.

It's an itinerary inspired by Airbnb that reminds travelers the best way to get to know a city is to experience it like someone who already calls it home.