History and culture dominate Mexico's capital city, where you'll find the ruins of Aztec temples, the murals of Diego Rivera and the paintings of Frida Kahlo. Connecting the 21st century to the city's vibrant past, local dancers and drummers perform at the Zócalo, a public plaza surrounded by famous landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral and Palacio Nacional. Chapultepec Park, with its popular anthropology museum, and the ancient canals of Xochimilco offer endless family activities.
“Perfect Mexico City Day Tour”
Teotihuacan
We went to Teotihuacan a few months ago on a day tour from Mexico City, and it was well worth the trip.
Teotihuacan is an absolutely gigantic complex, so be prepared for lots of walking (mostly on gravel). The Moon and Sun Pyramids offer a great view of the area, and a photo opportunity of the Avenue of the Dead. However, the steps were huge and quite steep. The railings provided were a great help.
On the day that we went, many sites were unfortunately closed off, including the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent. I would recommend going to the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City first, so you can get an overview of the prehispanic Mesoamerican cultures before seeing the structures at Teotihuacan first hand. The museum holds many artefacts from Teotihuacan, and also has a reconstruction of the Temple of the Feathered Serpent. Some murals and carvings at Teotihuacan itself were still beautifully intact, and it was indeed a privilege to observe first-hand the relics of the Teotihuacan civilisation.
Miami's South Beach style -- ultra trendy deco funk -- inspired Moises Micha and Carlos Couturier to launch Habita eight years ago in Mexico City.
Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City
This historic white marble building serves as both the city's top performance hall and an art museum.
Attraction type: Educational site; Museum; Art museum; Theater; Historic site; Other; Architectural building; Downhill ski area
