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Sightseeing
One of the best anthropological museums in the world, contains significant archaeological and anthropological artifacts from Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage, visit specially the Aztec and Maya exhibitions. Open Tue-Sat from 9 to 17h (due to Pandemic)
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Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaOne of the best anthropological museums in the world, contains significant archaeological and anthropological artifacts from Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage, visit specially the Aztec and Maya exhibitions. Open Tue-Sat from 9 to 17h (due to Pandemic)
A prominent cultural center in Mexico City. It has hosted some of the most notable events in music, dance, theatre, opera and literature and has held important exhibitions of painting, sculpture and photography. Open Tue-Sun from 11 to 17h.
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Palacio de Bellas Artes
S/N Av. JuárezA prominent cultural center in Mexico City. It has hosted some of the most notable events in music, dance, theatre, opera and literature and has held important exhibitions of painting, sculpture and photography. Open Tue-Sun from 11 to 17h.
The National Palace is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico. It is located on Mexico City's main square, the Plaza de la Constitución (El Zócalo). This site has been a palace for the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec Empire, and much of the current palace's building materials are from the original one that belonged to the 16th century leader Moctezuma II. Of great historical importance the interiors of the Palace preserves the murals by Diego Rivera that adorn the main stairwell and the walls of the second floor. In the stairwell is a mural depicting the history of Mexico from 1521 to 1930. Open Tue-Sun from 9 to 17h. Take your ID with you, they request it at the entrance.
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National Palace
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónThe National Palace is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico. It is located on Mexico City's main square, the Plaza de la Constitución (El Zócalo). This site has been a palace for the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec Empire, and much of the current palace's building materials are from the original one that belonged to the 16th century leader Moctezuma II. Of great historical importance the interiors of the Palace preserves the murals by Diego Rivera that adorn the main stairwell and the walls of the second floor. In the stairwell is a mural depicting the history of Mexico from 1521 to 1930. Open Tue-Sun from 9 to 17h. Take your ID with you, they request it at the entrance.
The Frida Kahlo Museum (Spanish: Museo Frida Kahlo), also known as the Blue House (La Casa Azul) for the structure's cobalt-blue walls, is a historic house museum and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. It is located in the Colonia del Carmen neighborhood of Coyoacán in Mexico City. The building was Kahlo's birthplace, the home where she grew up, lived with her husband Diego Rivera for a number of years, and where she later died in a room on the upper floor. In 1957, Diego Rivera donated the home and its contents in order to turn it into a museum in Frida's honor. Open Tue-Sun from 10-17h, Book your tickets in advance at https://www.museofridakahlo.org.mx/en/the-blue-house/your-visit/
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Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresThe Frida Kahlo Museum (Spanish: Museo Frida Kahlo), also known as the Blue House (La Casa Azul) for the structure's cobalt-blue walls, is a historic house museum and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. It is located in the Colonia del Carmen neighborhood of Coyoacán in Mexico City. The building was Kahlo's birthplace, the home where she grew up, lived with her husband Diego Rivera for a number of years, and where she later died in a room on the upper floor. In 1957, Diego Rivera donated the home and its contents in order to turn it into a museum in Frida's honor. Open Tue-Sun from 10-17h, Book your tickets in advance at https://www.museofridakahlo.org.mx/en/the-blue-house/your-visit/
The Angel of Independence, most commonly known by the shortened name El Ángel and officially known as Monumento a la Independencia ("Monument to Independence"), is a victory column on a roundabout on the major thoroughfare of Paseo de la Reforma in downtown Mexico City.
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Anioł Niepodległości
Avenida Paseo de la ReformaThe Angel of Independence, most commonly known by the shortened name El Ángel and officially known as Monumento a la Independencia ("Monument to Independence"), is a victory column on a roundabout on the major thoroughfare of Paseo de la Reforma in downtown Mexico City.
The Templo Mayor (Spanish for "[the] Greater Temple") was the main temple of the Aztec people in their capital city of Tenochtitlan, which is now Mexico City. It was dedicated simultaneously to Huitzilopochtli, god of war, and Tlaloc, god of rain and agriculture, each of which had a shrine at the top of the pyramid with separate staircases. The temple was destroyed by the Spanish in 1521 to make way for the new cathedral. In 1978 it was rediscovered during some works by the electricity company, and nowadays it is a Museum made to rescue, preserve and research the Templo Mayor, its Sacred Precinct, and all objects associated with it. Open Tue-Sun from 9-17h.
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Templo Mayor de México-Tenochtitlan
60 República de GuatemalaThe Templo Mayor (Spanish for "[the] Greater Temple") was the main temple of the Aztec people in their capital city of Tenochtitlan, which is now Mexico City. It was dedicated simultaneously to Huitzilopochtli, god of war, and Tlaloc, god of rain and agriculture, each of which had a shrine at the top of the pyramid with separate staircases. The temple was destroyed by the Spanish in 1521 to make way for the new cathedral. In 1978 it was rediscovered during some works by the electricity company, and nowadays it is a Museum made to rescue, preserve and research the Templo Mayor, its Sacred Precinct, and all objects associated with it. Open Tue-Sun from 9-17h.
Neighborhoods
La Condesa is one of Mexico City’s fashionable neighborhoods, with a classy nightlife, designer boutiques and beautiful parks. La Condesa’s cosmopolitan vibe attracts the likes of artists, students, intellectuals and younger business people who bring their individual styles to the scene.
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La Condesa
La Condesa is one of Mexico City’s fashionable neighborhoods, with a classy nightlife, designer boutiques and beautiful parks. La Condesa’s cosmopolitan vibe attracts the likes of artists, students, intellectuals and younger business people who bring their individual styles to the scene.
Polanco is an affluent neighborhood of Mexico City, an upscale community, famed for its luxury shopping on Avenida Presidente Masaryk, one of the most expensive streets in the Americas, as well as for the numerous prominent cultural institutions located within the neighborhood, such as the Museo Soumaya and the Colección Jumex. One of the country's densest concentrations of luxury shopping, with the most Michelin star restaurants, high-net-worth individuals, upscale hotels, and diplomatic missions and embassies.
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Polanco III Sección
Polanco is an affluent neighborhood of Mexico City, an upscale community, famed for its luxury shopping on Avenida Presidente Masaryk, one of the most expensive streets in the Americas, as well as for the numerous prominent cultural institutions located within the neighborhood, such as the Museo Soumaya and the Colección Jumex. One of the country's densest concentrations of luxury shopping, with the most Michelin star restaurants, high-net-worth individuals, upscale hotels, and diplomatic missions and embassies.
Coyoacan, a former village and now one of the 16 boroughs of Mexico City, is a historic center. It is a popular place to visit, especially on weekends, because many of the original layouts, plazas and narrow streets have been preserved and date from the 16th to the early 20th centuries.
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Coyoacán
300 C. ChichimecasCoyoacan, a former village and now one of the 16 boroughs of Mexico City, is a historic center. It is a popular place to visit, especially on weekends, because many of the original layouts, plazas and narrow streets have been preserved and date from the 16th to the early 20th centuries.
Peaceful and picturesque, San Ángel is a culturally important neighborhood in Mexico City. It houses several art galleries, beautiful churches and artisan markets. The El Carmen complex is the identifying marker of San Ángel, consists of the church, a former monastery now converted to a museum and school buildings. The Plaza de San Jacinto is the other main center of the area, best known for its Saturday art bazaar. It is also surrounded by former mansions, most of which have been converted into art galleries and restaurants.
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San Ángel
Peaceful and picturesque, San Ángel is a culturally important neighborhood in Mexico City. It houses several art galleries, beautiful churches and artisan markets. The El Carmen complex is the identifying marker of San Ángel, consists of the church, a former monastery now converted to a museum and school buildings. The Plaza de San Jacinto is the other main center of the area, best known for its Saturday art bazaar. It is also surrounded by former mansions, most of which have been converted into art galleries and restaurants.
The historic center of Mexico City, also known as the Centro or Centro Histórico, is the central neighborhood in Mexico City, focused on Zócalo or main plaza and extending in all directions for a number of blocks, with its farthest extent being west to the Alameda Central. The Zocalo is the largest plaza in Latin America, it can hold up to nearly 100,000 people. This is where the Spaniards began to build what is now modern Mexico City in the 16th century on the ruins of the conquered Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec Empire. As the centre of the ancient Aztec Empire and the seat of power for the Spanish colony of New Spain, the Centro Histórico contains most of the city's historic sites from both eras as well as a large number of museums. This has made it a World Heritage Site.
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Historic center of Mexico City
The historic center of Mexico City, also known as the Centro or Centro Histórico, is the central neighborhood in Mexico City, focused on Zócalo or main plaza and extending in all directions for a number of blocks, with its farthest extent being west to the Alameda Central. The Zocalo is the largest plaza in Latin America, it can hold up to nearly 100,000 people. This is where the Spaniards began to build what is now modern Mexico City in the 16th century on the ruins of the conquered Tenochtitlan, capital of the Aztec Empire. As the centre of the ancient Aztec Empire and the seat of power for the Spanish colony of New Spain, the Centro Histórico contains most of the city's historic sites from both eras as well as a large number of museums. This has made it a World Heritage Site.
Food scene
Celebrity chef Enrique Olvera is credited with proving that rustic Mexican flavours deserve as much attention as any other haute cuisine in the world. And Pujol has been his pedestal to make that point via a tasting menu of refined and elegant plates built from indigenous ingredients that pay tribute to Mexico’s rich culinary history. Award winner as The Best Restaurant in North America 2019. 3 Michelin stars. $$$$
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Pujol
133 TennysonCelebrity chef Enrique Olvera is credited with proving that rustic Mexican flavours deserve as much attention as any other haute cuisine in the world. And Pujol has been his pedestal to make that point via a tasting menu of refined and elegant plates built from indigenous ingredients that pay tribute to Mexico’s rich culinary history. Award winner as The Best Restaurant in North America 2019. 3 Michelin stars. $$$$
Martha Ortiz fuses gastronomy with art at Dulce Patria, which is housed within the Las Alcobas hotel. As the name indicates (‘sweet heritage’), Ortiz, who is a judge on Top Chef Mexico, takes recipe and technique inspiration from around her home country to create vibrant Mexican haute cuisine: think pink mole, ceviches and tostadas, all elegantly and artfully presented. $$$
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Dulce Patria
100 Anatole FranceMartha Ortiz fuses gastronomy with art at Dulce Patria, which is housed within the Las Alcobas hotel. As the name indicates (‘sweet heritage’), Ortiz, who is a judge on Top Chef Mexico, takes recipe and technique inspiration from around her home country to create vibrant Mexican haute cuisine: think pink mole, ceviches and tostadas, all elegantly and artfully presented. $$$
Azul Histórico
Map
Isabel la Católica 30, Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06000, Mexico | +52 55 5510 1316
Credit: Daniel Aviles
PRICE
2
PRICE RANGE
$$ (Entrees $15 to $30)
CUISINE
Mexican
FEATURES
Romantic, Great design, Foodie magnet, Great value, Perfect for a special occasion, Hotel restaurant
NEIGHBORHOOD
Centro Histórico
website
Chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita has several restaurants in the Mexican capital, and the best of them is Azul Histórico, located in the Downtown México hotel and retail complex in the Centro Histórico neighborhood. The setting is atmospheric: rough-hewn wooden tables sit on a stone courtyard of the 17th-century building, surrounded by trees draped with lights. Mexican food with the traditional but luxury touch. $$
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Azul Historico
30 Isabel La Católica
Azul Histórico
Map
Isabel la Católica 30, Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06000, Mexico | +52 55 5510 1316
Credit: Daniel Aviles
PRICE
2
PRICE RANGE
$$ (Entrees $15 to $30)
CUISINE
Mexican
FEATURES
Romantic, Great design, Foodie magnet, Great value, Perfect for a special occasion, Hotel restaurant
NEIGHBORHOOD
Centro Histórico
website
Chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita has several restaurants in the Mexican capital, and the best of them is Azul Histórico, located in the Downtown México hotel and retail complex in the Centro Histórico neighborhood. The setting is atmospheric: rough-hewn wooden tables sit on a stone courtyard of the 17th-century building, surrounded by trees draped with lights. Mexican food with the traditional but luxury touch. $$
El Cardenal
23 C. de la PalmaMexican food $$-$$$
Mexican traditional food. Traditional restaurant in the Historical Center. $-$$
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Cafe De Tacuba
28 Calle de TacubaMexican traditional food. Traditional restaurant in the Historical Center. $-$$
The Casa de los Azulejos or "House of Tiles" is an 18th-century Baroque palace in Mexico City. The building is distinguished by its facade, which is covered on three sides by blue and white tile of Puebla state. A restaurant covered the inner courtyard and now dominates the establishment, which now is the flagship site for a chain of restaurants called Sanborns. Great to take a breakfast amongst mexican families. $$
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The House of Tiles
4 Avenida Francisco I. MaderoThe Casa de los Azulejos or "House of Tiles" is an 18th-century Baroque palace in Mexico City. The building is distinguished by its facade, which is covered on three sides by blue and white tile of Puebla state. A restaurant covered the inner courtyard and now dominates the establishment, which now is the flagship site for a chain of restaurants called Sanborns. Great to take a breakfast amongst mexican families. $$
Salón Corona is a tradicional restaurant located in the Mexico City's heart, where you can taste the original flavor of mexican gastronomy as tacos, tortas, seafood, draft beer and more. $
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Salón Corona
24 Calle de BolívarSalón Corona is a tradicional restaurant located in the Mexico City's heart, where you can taste the original flavor of mexican gastronomy as tacos, tortas, seafood, draft beer and more. $
City/town information
Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan
The holy city of Teotihuacan ('the place where the gods were created') is situated some 50 km north-east of Mexico City. Built between the 1st and 7th centuries A.D., it is characterized by the vast size of its monuments – in particular, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, laid out on geometric and symbolic principles. As one of the most powerful cultural centres in Mesoamerica, Teotihuacan extended its cultural and artistic influence throughout the region, and even beyond. Open Tue-Sun from 9-17h.
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San Juan Teotihuacán
Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan
The holy city of Teotihuacan ('the place where the gods were created') is situated some 50 km north-east of Mexico City. Built between the 1st and 7th centuries A.D., it is characterized by the vast size of its monuments – in particular, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, laid out on geometric and symbolic principles. As one of the most powerful cultural centres in Mesoamerica, Teotihuacan extended its cultural and artistic influence throughout the region, and even beyond. Open Tue-Sun from 9-17h.
Tepoztlán is a town in the Mexican state of Morelos, a popular tourist destination near Mexico City. The town is famous for the remains of El Tepozteco temple built on top of the nearby Tepozteco Mountain, as well as for the exotic ice cream flavors prepared by the townspeople. Named as "Pueblo Mágico", located about 1 hr from the City is specially lively the weekends.
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Tepoztlán
Tepoztlán is a town in the Mexican state of Morelos, a popular tourist destination near Mexico City. The town is famous for the remains of El Tepozteco temple built on top of the nearby Tepozteco Mountain, as well as for the exotic ice cream flavors prepared by the townspeople. Named as "Pueblo Mágico", located about 1 hr from the City is specially lively the weekends.