Palacio de Bellas Artes
Centro Histórico
The Palace of Fine Arts cultural center was designed by the Italian architect Adamo Boari at the turn of the 20th century but wasn't inaugurated until 1934. It...
- Art
- Architecture
- Performing arts
- Museum
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Frida Kahlo Museum (La Casa Azul)
Coyoacán
The Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as the Blue House, is dedicated to the life and work of one of Latin America's most renowned artists: Frida Kahlo, providing an
- Museum
- Cultural & Historical
- Art
- 1
Chapultepec Park
Bosque de Chapultepec
One of the largest city parks in the Western Hemisphere measuring 1,695 acres, the Bosque de Chapultepec is compared to Paris's Bois de Boulogne or New York City's...
- Cultural & Historical
- Bicycle
- Architecture
- Various
- Zoo
- Water fun
- Walking
- Outdoor Adventure
- Park
- Natural Attraction
- Museum
- Eco Tourism
Memory and Tolerance Museum
Centro Histórico
This museum takes visitors through chilling exhibitions of the worst human rights violations in history including the Nazi Holocaust and the genocides in Latin...
- Museum
- 3
Museo Nacional de Antropologia
Bosque de Chapultepec
One of the world's most impressive collections of pre-Hispanic art and artifacts is housed in the National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec Park. The museum...
- Museum
- Cultural & Historical
- Art
- Architecture
- 1
Zona Rosa
Colonia Juárez
The Colonia Juárez neighborhood west of Mexico City's historic center is best known for its Zona Rosa and the gayborhood around Amberes Street. The 1985 earthquake...
- Neighborhood
- Food & drink
- 1
Ancient College of San Ildefonso
Centro Histórico
The Ancient College of San Ildefonso is one of the most important colonial buildings of the XVIII century, a museum and cultural center considered the birthplace of...
- Museum
- Art
- 1
Museo Rufino Tamayo
Bosque de Chapultepec
Founded by Mexican painter Rufino Tamayo in the early 1980s and the first major museum in Mexico built with private funds, this contemporary art museum has five...
- Museum
- 1
Franz Mayer Museum
Centro Histórico
The Franz Mayer Museum, located in a former monastery and hospital building in the old city, displays Latin America's largest collection of decorative arts, amassed...
- Museum
- 1
Teotihuacan Pyramids
Teotihuacan
The pre-Columbian pyramids at Teotihuacan (birthplace of the gods) is one of Mexico's largest and most impressive archaeological sites, dating back to 100 B.C....
- Architecture
- Cultural & Historical
Ballet Folklórico de México
Centro Histórico
The Ballet Folklórico de México celebrates the nation's traditional culture in dance. Founded in 1952 by Amalia Hernández, it has toured extensively...
- Performing arts
Coyoacan's Market
Coyoacán
The Coyoacán Market is a colorful, traditional market with authetic Mexican food, candies, herbs and fresh produce. This is a great place to try toasted chapulines...
- Market
- Food & drink
Museo Nacional de Historia
Bosque de Chapultepec
Mexico's rich political history from the Spanish conquest to the Mexican Revolution is displayed at the National Museum of History, suitably and spectacularly...
- Museum
Cycling
EcoBici, the city's bike-share network introduced in 2010, makes biking for transportation or for pleasure lots easier. The red-and-white bikes can be engaged at...
- Bicycle
Avenida Francisco I. Madero
Centro Histórico
The pedestrian street Francisco I. Madero or simply Avenida Madero is named after an early 20th century president, but it has been bustling since earliest colonial...
- Architecture
- Walking
- 2
Zócalo
Centro Histórico
At 57,600 m2, the Zócalo is one of the largest squares in the world and where the Aztecs founded their capital city of Tenochtitlan. In the present day, it...
- Architecture
- Cultural & Historical
- 1
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Gustavo A. Madero
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadelupe is a Roman Catholic Church and National Shrine on the outskirts of Mexico City, near the hill where Our Lady of Guadalupe is...
- Cultural & Historical
Six Flags Mexico
Tlalpan
Six Flags Mexico is part of the international theme park chain with the most extreme rides in Mexico, including eight roller coasters. Each year, it receives about 2
- Amusement Park
La Marquesa National Park
State of Mexico
"La Marquesa," a nature reserve 34 km (21 miles) west of the city, has historical significance as well as popular trails for hiking, minibikes and horses. At the...
- Eco Tourism
- Food & drink
- Cultural & Historical
- Various
- Park
- Motor sport or tour
Xochimilco Canals
Xochimilco
Exploring the ancient canals that remain of what remains of Xochimilco Lake - part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site - is a relaxing mix of nature, mariachi music and...
- Eco Tourism
- Park
Antara Fashion Hall
Polanco
Antara Fashion Hall is an open-air shopping center designed by Mexican architect Javier Sordo that features upscale international brands, gourmet restaurants, a food
- Commercial Center
- Cinema
Chapultepec Zoo
Bosque de Chapultepec
Chapultepec Zoo in Chapultepec Park is the second largest zoo in Mexico after Guadalajara but the best known. Founded by a biologist in 1923, it has almost...
- Zoo
Museo Soumaya
Nuevo Polanco
The Soumaya Museum, named for the late wife of Mexico's richest man Carlos Slim, opened in 2011 in a futuristic building aglitter with 16,000 hexagonal aluminum...
- Museum
- Art
- Architecture
Botanical Garden of the Institute of Biology - UNAM
Coyoacán
Located behind the Olympic Stadium, this university botanical garden houses a well-organized and incredibly diverse collection of indigenous plants and flowers,...
- Other
Cumbres del Ajusco National Park
Tlalpan
The Cumbres del Ajusco - Ajusco Summits - can be seen from almost anywhere in Mexico City with peaks as high as 3,900 meters (12,795 ft). The park's pine and oak...
- Outdoor Adventure
- Park
- Hiking
- Natural Attraction
- Eco Tourism
- Motor sport or tour
La Feria Chapultepec Mágico
Chapultepec
La Feria Chapultepec Mágico in the middle of Chapultepec Park opened as a theme park back in 1964 and continues to draw crowds, particularly to its four...
- Amusement Park
- Other
Metropolitan Cathedral
Centro Histórico
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven was begun in the 16th century on the major Aztec holy site and took nearly...
- Cultural & Historical
- Architecture
Museum of Popular Art
Centro Histórico
Opened in 2006 in an art deco building near the Paseo de la Reforma, the Museo de Arte Popular chronologically displays folk art from all around the country. Signage...
- Art
- Museum
Plaza Carso
Ampliación Granada
Built on the site of a former Vitro glass factory, Plaza Carso claims to be the largest mixed-use development in Latin America. It includes the Museo Sournaya...
- Commercial Center
- Museum
- Art
- Architecture
- Cinema
- Various
San Juan Market
Centro Histórico
The San Juan traditional market is one of the oldest in Mexico City, located in the city's historic center in the former warehouses of the Buen Tono cigar company. A...
- Market
- Various