Sightseeing in Mexico City - what to see. Complete travel guide

Metropolitan Cathedral, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Palacio de Bellas Artes, La Luz del Mundo, Estadio Azteca, Museum of Modern Art, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Mexico City …
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Castillo de Chapultepec

Museo Frida Kahlo

This lively and optimistic Mexican city is a perfect destination for travelers with children. There are many beautiful parks and interesting entertainment centers. Jardin Centenario Park is …
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According to a legend, Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe


Museo Nacional de Antropología

The local cuisine can be called one of the major national attractions. It is truly original and unique. Corn and corn flour occupy the honorable place in the national cuisine. These …
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The construction of the Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes)


Xochimilco Canals

Local residents are talented and friendly people. These are great musicians, dancers and acrobats. Without a doubt, we can say that every native resident certainly has some talent. They are …
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The National Palace (Palacio Nacional)


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City tours, excursions and tickets in Mexico City and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Mexico City
♥ Shopping area ' Nuevo Polanco' Mexico City, 4.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Santa Fe' Mexico City, 10.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Altavista Street' Mexico City, 11.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Nuevo Polanco' Mexico City, 4.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Santa Fe' Mexico City, 10.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Altavista Street' Mexico City, 11.1 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Mexico City
♥ Castle 'Chapultepec Castle' Mexico City, 4.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Palace of Cortés' Cuernavaca, 57.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Chapultepec Castle' Mexico City, 4.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Palace of Cortés' Cuernavaca, 57.9 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Mexico City
♥ City Park 'Lázaro Cárdenas' , 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Park 'Francisco Javier Clavijero' , 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ City Park 'Tenochtitlán' , 4.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ City Park 'Angel Albino Corzo' , 4.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ City Park 'La Pimienta' , 4.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ City Park 'Lázaro Cárdenas' , 0.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Park 'Francisco Javier Clavijero' , 2.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ City Park 'Tenochtitlán' , 4.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ City Park 'Angel Albino Corzo' , 4.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ City Park 'La Pimienta' , 4.6 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Mexico City from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Earliest 16-Century Monasteries on the Slopes of Popocatepetl
From the series “Famous Unesco Sites in North America”
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Distance from Mexico City center - 56 km.
This monastery is dedicated to the Archangel Michael. The place is famous for unique works of art that have survived unchanged since the founding of the monastery. Guests will have an opportunity to visit the monastery's old chapel decorated with intricate carvings, as well as to enjoy the unique medieval frescoes. The amazing religious and historical artifacts are stored in each of the ancient monasteries. Not only fans of history, but also those who like to walk at the beautiful natural places will like it. …
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Chapel La Estancia
From the series “Glass Architecture - Impressive Villas and Buildings from Glass”
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Distance from Mexico City center - 55.3 km.
From a distance the building looks cohesive and the gleams in its walls are not seen. In the evening the chapel is decorated with an effective illumination that makes the building bright inside. It is interesting that in the territory of the garden was planned to build a classical chapel in the colonial style. Architectures from Bunker Arquitectura studio admonished the sponsors of the project that the glass chapel will look better among nature. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.

07.12.2023
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