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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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Eddie&Michelle said
…, then the Spanish elite it's now home to a huge park. It also holds the Capitals Zoo and the Museo Nacional… 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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Eddie&Michelle said
…="font-weight: bold">Xochimilco - Floating gardens. Take a ride on the canals. Hire a mariachi band for your… 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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Shannyn & Gary said
… turn. Highlights here were the majestic looking Palacio de Bellas Artes, the Palacio Nacional with it… 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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Sharper said
… out that it actually built on about 3 or 4 other Aztec temples.Next on the list was Templo… continue reading »
Ecatepec de Morelos Travel Experiences
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Erster Tag in Mexiko City
Erster Tag in Mexico City am 18.04.06Autor: JohannaWir sind ziemlich früh aufgewacht und haben uns gleich über das Frühstück hergemacht.... 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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Last stop in the Americas.....
We took a flight from San Cristobal to Mexico City. Originally we were planning on getting a bus but it turned out the flights were more... Continue reading »
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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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Pyramiden von Theoteihoucan
20. 04.2006Autor: JohannaWir sind schon sehr frueh aufgebrochen um die Pyramiden zu sehen. Die Jugendherberge bat eine kostenlose Fuehrun... Continue reading »
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