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Mexico City, Mexico
Capital of Mexico
Mexico City is the densely populated, high-altitude capital of Mexico. It’s known for its Templo Mayor (a 13th-century Aztec temple), the baroque Catedral Metropolitana de México of the Spanish conquistadors and the Palacio Nacional, which houses historic murals by Diego Rivera. All of these are situated in and around the Plaza de la Constitución, the massive main square also known as the Zócalo.
Sprawling Chapultepec Park is home to the city zoo, Museum of Modern Art and National Museum of Anthropology, which highlights the traditions of the Mayans and the Aztecs. An opulent art nouveau/art deco theater, the Palacio de Bellas Artes, offers performances by esteemed companies, including the Ballet Folklórico de México. In the bohemian Coyoacán neighborhood, artist Frida Kahlo’s former home and studio has been preserved as the Frida Kahlo Museum. The upscale Polanco district features designer boutiques and chic restaurants serving everything from traditional dishes such as chicken mole to inventive takes on ceviches and tacos.
Things to do
Bosque de Chapultepec
Expansive park with various attractions
Zócalo
Prominent plaza with frequent events
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Museum with Mayan artifacts & more
Frida Kahlo Museum
Famous artist’s home-turned-museum
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Opulent building dedicated to fine arts
Chapultepec Castle
Hilltop castle housing a history museum
Templo Mayor Museum
Museum dedicated to the Aztecs
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Iconic Catholic church & pilgrimage site
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Grand cathedral with a storied past
Soumaya Museum
Art museum with many European works
The Angel of Independence
Iconic War of Independence monument
Pyramid of the Sun
Enormous Teotihuacan pyramid
Plaza Garibaldi
Gathering place with live mariachi shows
Alameda Central
Mexico City’s oldest municipal park
Museo Nacional de Arte
Museum dedicated to Mexican art
Monument to the Revolution
Landmark with observation deck & museum
Six Flags México
Large amusement park with rides & shows
The House of Tiles
Palace known for its tile facade
Museo de Arte Moderno
Showcase of art by contemporary artists
Square of the Three Cultures
Public square with Aztec ruins
Former College of San Ildefonso
Art museum & cultural center with murals
Zoológico de Chapultepec
Popular zoo with close to 2,000 animals
Museo Franz Mayer
Decorative arts from the 1500s to 1800s
Papalote Museo del Niño
Hands-on exhibits geared toward children
La Ciudadela
Well-known market for traditional crafts
Museo Jumex
Rotating exhibits of contemporary art
Acuario Inbursa
Aquarium with exhibits of 300+ species
Coyoacan Market
Enduring market with food stalls & art
Memory and Tolerance Museum
Modern museum focusing on the Holocaust
Diana the Huntress Fountain
Fountain with a Roman goddess statue
Auditorio Nacional
Center for performing arts & exhibitions
Mercado de San Juan
Traditional market known for foodstuffs
La Feria Chapultepec Mágico
Theme park with dolphin show & reptiles
Mercado Roma
Trendy gourmet food hall & market
La Merced Market
Bustling place with diverse vendors
Mercado de Sonora
Large market for eats, pottery & animals
Parque Bicentenario
Park with trails & kids’ play areas
University Museum Contemporary Art
Modern museum housing contemporary art
La Mexicana Park
Landscaped recreation area with eateries
La Lagunilla Market
Open-air market for goods & food
Plaza de Santo Domingo
History and architecture
Parque Lincoln
Roomy park with a pond & bike path
Mercado Jamaica
Lively market for flowers & produce
Museo de Cera
Museum displaying 200+ wax figures
Complejo Cultural Los Pinos
Museum, history, and palace
Tlalpan National Park
Vast urban park with picnicking & hiking
Parque Hundido
Pet-friendly, “sunken” green space
Interactive Museum of Economics
Museum spotlighting economics & finance
Museo de Historia Natural
Natural history, museum, history, and nature
Parque España
Recreational park with a modest lake
Fuente de Cibeles
Replica of a famous fountain in Madrid
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