Mexico City is a city of single people — 40.2% of the population aged 12+ identified as single in 2025, up from 37.2% in 2020. It's also one of the easiest cities in the region to meet people if you join things that repeat. Everything below happens weekly or regularly. Schedules change, so check the organiser's page before you go.
Social run clubs
- Midnight Runners Mexico City — high-energy urban runs, Thursday nights with vibrant community atmosphere.
- Runners Society — Tuesday and Thursday at 20:00 at Estela de Luz, training for all levels.
- The Gang Running Club — Chapultepec crew mixing track work and city streets, friendly and open to different levels.
- Balam Runners Club — training sites at Deportivo Benito Juárez and other locations, serving all levels from first 5Ks to race prep.
- Garra Azteca — trains runners who are blind or have low vision together with sighted guides, building trust, discipline and inclusion through sport.
Run clubs work because the pace sorts you into small groups and the hangout afterwards is where the conversations happen.
Language exchanges
- Mexico City Social — language exchange and social mixer events on Fridays at Fifty Mils, 17:30 onwards with drinks, food and cultural exchange.
- Wednesday Language Exchange CDMX — every Wednesday at 19:30 near Parque España for conversation and friendship.
- CDMX Spanish English Conversation Group — Wednesdays, Spanish for the first hour and English for the second, all levels welcome.
- English & Spanish Language Exchange — 11,757 members with conversation rooms for all levels; groups of 4–6 including native speakers.
Games, climbing and dancing
- Bouldering and climbing gyms — multiple locations across CDMX for indoor climbing and bouldering at all levels.
- Club San Luis (San Luis Potosí 26, Roma Sur) — 73 years of tradition where salsa meets retro charm with live orchestra music. Attracts everyone from locals to hipster salsa enthusiasts.
- Mama Rumba — staple in CDMX, known for Cuban Salsa or Salsa Cubano.
- El Babalú — neon nights and pulsating salsa beats near Angel de la Independencia or Zona Rosa.
- Bachata Feeling — regular social on Thursdays at a spacious venue.
- Parque México — Sunday public milongas for Argentine tango at 17:00 with dance lessons and milongas.
- Grupo Esencia México — classes for all levels in beautiful Parque México.
Dinners with strangers and volunteering
- Timeleft — dinners are held on Wednesdays and Fridays at 20:00. The service matches you with four to six people based on a personality test.
- Well Fed Social Club — thoughtfully matched curated dinners at one of the city's best restaurants, guided by a table host.
- Volunteering: 25+ volunteering and work exchange opportunities available through Worldpackers, including animal shelters, children's charities, and environmental groups.
Speed dating and singles events
| Organiser | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Dates Club | 300–400 MXN | Organising since 2006 |
| Thursday Dating | Early bird 300 MXN, general 350 MXN, door 400 MXN | Various singles events throughout 2026 |
Multiple organisers run speed dating events throughout 2026 with various age categories and venues.
First-date spots
| Place | Area | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Baltra | Condesa | Quaint and cute with excellent cocktails; few tables and barstools make it perfect for a date |
| Lucky | Condesa | Breezy rooftop bar inside Rodona Hotel with Parque México views, opens at 13:00 (rare for CDMX) |
| Gia | Condesa | Casual Italian from the Cana team — perfect for weekday lunch or date night |
More ideas in first date ideas.
Staying safe
- 911 police, fire and ambulance.
- Cruz Roja (Red Cross) 55 5395 1111 for ambulance dispatch.
- Tourist Police WhatsApp 55 4891 1166 for tourist-related issues.
- Mexico City is a vibrant and welcoming metropolis; use common sense as you would in any major city.
- Romance scams: never send money to someone you haven't met in person.
Full checklist: first-date safety.
