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MEXICO CITY

If planning to go to any of these places, please be sure to make reservations ahead of time to ensure their availability.

BOSQUE DE CHAPULTEPEC

It is often compared to New York's Central Park, but México City's Bosque Chapultepec is double in size and, some would argue, offers far more to keep visitors entertained. There's a zoo, multiple museums, a botanical garden, a recreational lake, monuments to Mexican patriots and international heroes, plenty of photo ops, and even an archaeological site, Montezuma's Baths. There are snack vendors, street performers, and souvenir sellers, too.

CASTILLO DE CHAPULTEPEC

Castillo de Chapultepec is located on top of Chapultepec Hill in México City's Chapultepec park. The castle is the only castle to house royalty in North America. It is one of the most representative historical heritage of México through times such as the Conquest, the Empire, independence, and revolution. Learn about the life of Emperor Maximilian of Hapsburg behind these rooms decorated with classic European ornamentation.
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MUSEO NACIONAL DE ANTROPOLOGÍA

Considered one of the world's most comprehensive natural history museums. It is the largest and most visited museum in México. The museum contains significant archaeological and anthropological artifacts from México's pre-Columbian heritage.

PALACIO DE BELLAS ARTES

It is a prominent cultural center in México City. It has hosted notable events in music, dance, theatre, opera, and literature in México and has held important exhibitions of painting, sculpture, and photography.

COYOACÁN

Known for its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. The bright-blue Museo de Frida Kahlo, showcasing her life and work, is here, as are the well-preserved former home of Leon Trotsky, art galleries, and colorful artisan markets. Upscale sidewalk cafes sit side by side with laid-back ice cream parlors along the tree-lined streets. Will need to take an Uber or Taxi.

ZOCALÓ

Plaza del Zócalo is the common name of the main square in central México City. Watch the flag-raising and lowering ceremonies held each morning and evening are even more spectacular and memorable, full of opportunities to take fantastic photos.

XOCHIMILCO

Colorful gondola-like boats take visitors on cruises while food vendors, artisans, and mariachi bands float past. The atmosphere is festive, especially on weekends. Tourists can also visit the eerie, purportedly haunted Island of the Dolls.

TEMPLO MAYOR

The Templo Mayor was the main temple of the Mexica people in their capital city of Tenochtitlan, which is now México City.

MUSEO SOUMAYA

Named for the late wife of its millionaire owner Carlos Slim, the Museo Soumaya is a private museum in México City and a non-profit cultural institution with two museum buildings in México City.

PIRÁMIDES DE TEOTIHUACAN

About 30 miles from México City, for an easy day trip if you're interested in architecture, archaeology, and indigenous history. The site's primary structures, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, have been designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites, and it is possible to explore the pyramids–and even climb them–either independently or with a guide.

PALACIO NACIONAL

The National Palace is the seat of the federal executive in México. Since 2018 it has also served as the official residence for the President of México. It is located on México City's main square.

BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Roman Catholic church, basilica, and National shrine of México which houses the cloak containing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

MONUMENTO A LA REVOLUCIÓN

Monumento a la Revolución (Monument to the Revolution) is the tallest triumphal arch in the world. It is located in Plaza de la República, near to the heart of the major thoroughfares Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida de los Insurgentes in downtown México City.

EL ÁNGEL DE LA INDEPENDENCIA

The Angel of Independence, most commonly known by the shortened name El Ángel and officially known as Monumento a la Independencia, is a victory column on a roundabout on the major thoroughfare of Paseo de la Reforma in downtown México City.

ZONA ROSA

A neighborhood in México City which is known for its shopping, nightlife, gay community, and its recently established Korean community. The neighborhood is officially part of the Colonia Juárez located just west of the historic center of México City. The area's history as a community began when it was developed as a residential district for wealthy foreigners and México City residents looking to move from the city center.

PLAZA GARIBALDI

The Plaza is known as México City's home of mariachi music. At all hours of the day and night, mariachi bands can be found playing or soliciting gigs from visitors to the Plaza. The Salón Tenampa, which became the home of mariachi music in México City in the 1920s, is still in business on the north side of the plaza.

PARQUE LA MEXICANA

Urban park to enjoy walking, jogging, or skating with paved trails, play equipment & water features, plus sculptures & restaurants, cafeterias, and shops close in this area.

MERCADO DE ARTESANÍAS LA CIUDADELA

A traditional-style Mexican market that specializes in the sale of Mexican handcrafts and folk art.

AVENIDA PASEO DE LA REFORMA

Paseo de la Reforma is a wide avenue that runs diagonally across the heart of México City. Modeled after the boulevards of Europe such as Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Forget Cinco de Mayo (which commemorates the Battle of Puebla, not México's independence itself BTW); Independence Day, September 16, is where it's at when it comes to important and memorable fiestas in México.

A large independence day celebration is held on the Zócalo, México City’s central plaza, on the evening of September 15th. Fireworks and musical performances take place throughout the evening, and around 11 o’clock at night, the President of the Republic and his family go out onto the presidential balcony to recite an updated version of the "Grito". The energy is contagious and the experience thrilling.

On September 16th, you can enjoy the military parade that also takes place in the Centro Historico. Held yearly in the Zócalo in Mexico City, this parade, the largest of the various parades held simultaneously nationwide on September 16.