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Although during her lifetime Frida Kahlo was known principally as the wife of muralist Diego Rivera, today her art surpasses his in popularity. Certainly the 2002 Salma Hayek movie Frida did much to bring this Mexican ic... 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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Emily Jesshope said
… was populated.Finally we visited the Museo Nacional de Antropologia before heading off on our overnight… continue reading »
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In 1531, a man named Juan Diego claimed he saw a vision of the Virgin Mary. The local bishop Friar Juan de Zumárraga was skeptical and asked for proof. Diego had a second vision; this time the image of the Virgin was emblazoned... more
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A living testimony to the canals of Mexico before the conquest, Xochimilco also attests to the period of the Viceroyalty. Meaning "Land of Flowers," it is a landscape of 176 kilometers of ancient canals called chinampas, built... more
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Shannyn & Gary said
… was to Xochimilco, 20km south of the city. The town itself was really interesting especially the local market… continue reading »
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The Metropolitan Cathedral is one of the most important historical buildings in Mexico City. Construction was started at the beginning of the eighteenth century and continued throughout the next 300 years. This is why different... more
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Martin do Nascimento said
… exhibit) and the Catedral Metropolitana. That night we went to see Lucha Libre. For those are unfamiliar… continue reading »
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This is a very small place with an excellent variety of music, such as acid jazz, house and progressive mixed by the best DJs from Mexico and the United States. It has only one bar at the end of the club, with very eccentric de... more
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Hernán Cortés, the conqueror of Mexico, built this government palace on the site of Moctezuma's residence. The Palacio Nacional that we see today dates back to 1693, although a floor was added in the 1920s. Inside there is a wo... more
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Emily Jesshope said
…), taking in the sights of the Palacio Nacional and the Diego de Rivera murals (depicting the entirety… continue reading »
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This is the main public plaza of Mexico District Federal and the epicenter for events, festivals and protests. The plaza is equally recognized as the Zócalo, which means pedestal. At one time destined as a monument to Independe... more
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Though pricey, this restaurant-bar offers quality food and service. As a brewery, there is an assortment of beers available all brewed on site, which include fruit flavoured brews. The menu is Tex-Mex and includes beef cuts, be... more
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Real Travelers who've been here
Brandon Garcia said
… stones from the Templo Mayor (just behind the Cathedral) when they destroyed… continue reading »
Altavista Travel Experiences
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Mexico City, Mexico
I am in Mexico City!! My number one country to visit!!I met up with Nath at the airport and we went to our hostel. The next day, we met u... Continue reading »
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Lovin life in Mexico!
Ah yes, my life is great!I live with Iris (mum), Eduardo (dad), Lalo (9 year old son), Juan (8 year old son) and Iris Jnr (7 year old dau... 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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El De Efe...
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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Mexico City - Its not so bad
We arrived 3 days ago in Mexico City to find it hot and thundery. Since then it has only got hotter!We`re now waiting 2 hours for a bus a... Continue reading »
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