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Legend has it that the Palace of Axayácatl, where Moctezuma II once gave shelter to Hernán Cortés and his captains, once stood here. However, over the course of time, the Monte de Piedad Nacional was constructed on the spot. Th... more
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Nature lovers delight in this national reserve belonging to the community of Magdalena Contreras. The picturesque river Magdalena cuts through a ravine. Easily accessed by public transportation or private means, it is ideal for... more
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Opened in 1968, this museum is one of the best of its kind. A gigantic statue of the water god Tláloc, weighing approximately 200 tons, is poised near the entrance. Archaeological finds are exhibited throughout 11 halls depicti... more
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Rich said
… mugged yet. I've got to recommend the Museo Nacional de Antropologia as it's absolutely massive… continue reading »
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The San Jerónimo ice-rink is highly popular among Mexico City's local youth. It offers open sessions to the public and you can also take skating lessons or an ice-hockey workshop, the latter taught by experts from Canada and th... more
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Votive offerings painted by worshippers on sheets or on wood adorn the entrance of the museum of the Basílica de Guadalupe. It houses an array of artwork from the sixteenth century to the twentieth by artists renowned for their... more
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This beautiful monument commemorates the centennial of Mexico's War of Independence, which over the course of time has become a symbol of the city itself. A golden statue of Winged Victory, affectionately referred to as El Ánge... more
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This is the first and longest serving hospital constructed on the American continent, which has been serving the needs of the sick and ailing since 1524. Originally called the Hospital de la Purísima Concepción de Nuestra Señor... more
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The site now occupied by the Mexican Federation Judicial Authorities was of great importance even before the Spanish arrived on the American continent. Here, the Aztecs celebrated the ceremony of el Volador, which involved four... more
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This house, designed by Juan O'Gorman in 1933, was the birthplace for many of Diego Rivera's projects. It remains virtually untouched from the day in which the muralist died. Among the many personal objects on view he also left... more
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This museum recreates the life of the inhabitants of Xochimilco, which was, in ancient times, an important commercial center of the pre-Hispanic world. Today, it enjoys special significance in Mexico City as the place where art... more
Mexico City Travel Experiences
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Mexico
Today was our first full day in Mexico City!!!Yesterday we flew into Mexico City about 7pm Mexico time. We decided to catch a cab.... Continue reading »
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Summer Fun
So... in six weeks, what did the 23 IUP students do? A lot. Every weekend we had an excursion to a new and exciting place, usually som... Continue reading »
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I Love Mexico
We arrived in Topolobampo, on the mainland, at 9.00pm and drove to Los Mochis. Camping on a derelict piece of ground at midnigh... Continue reading »
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See the city for the price of a bus ticket
Four sore feet later.... we took the bus, the Turibus (patent pending apparently).Toured a large part of the city in relative luxury... Continue reading »
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Mexico City, Teotihuacan & Tula
Well after a rather hellish 24 hour journey (I swear Iberia must be some kind of long distance budget airline) I finally arrived in... Continue reading »
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Popular Mexico City Hotels
- W Mexico City
- Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton Mexico City-Reforma
- Emporio Reforma
- Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
- Fiesta Americana Grand Chapultepec Hotel
- Holiday Inn Mexico City Downtown
- Melia Mexico Reforma
- Casa Vieja
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Popular Mexico City Things to Do
- Alcázar del Castillo de Chapultepec
- Monumento a la Revolución
- Museo Arqueológico Cuicuilco
- Museo Rufino Tamayo
- Llorona (La)
- Planta de Luz (La)
- Bataclán
- Cocobongo
- Grappa
- Orquesta Filarmónica de la Ciudad de Mexico
Popular Mexico City Restaurants
- Restaurante Bar Café Tacuba
- Blossom
- Mercaderes
- Quinta Las Margaritas
- Sofía
- Hacienda (La )
- Mesón del Perro Andaluz (El)
- Rexo
- Zaguán
- Café Bistro MP
