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Mexico City (Spanish: México, Ciudad de México or CDMX) is the capital of the Mexican Republic, the most populous city in the country, and one of the most important financial and cultural centers of the American continent. The city center is built on the ruins of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, and later came to be the capital of New Spain, which included much of North America. The city grew fast in the 20th century, and today is North America's largest city (and the world's largest Spanish-speaking city) with 9.2 million inhabitants in the city proper, and 22 million in the urban area (in 2020). Three of Mexico's many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are here: the colonial-era Centro Histórico, sites related to architect Luis Barragán in Chapultepec and the university campus in Coyoacán. Several more can be visited as a daytrip. thumb|right|250px|Angel de la Independencia in Mexico City/Zona Rosa|Zona Rosa The greater Mexico City metropolitan area is one of the world's largest and the largest city in North America, with 22 million people living in the metropolitan area in 2020. It sit…
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Revolution Day
2026-11-16 · Día de la Revolución
Christmas Day
2026-12-25 · Navidad
New Year's Day
2027-01-01 · Año Nuevo
Constitution Day
2027-02-01 · Día de la Constitución
Benito Juárez's birthday
2027-03-15 · Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Plaza de la Bellas Artes
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Commonly known as Palace of Fine Arts or Cathedral of Arts in Mexico, host of art events and art exhibitions, along with…
Plaza de la Constitución
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Commonly known as Zócalo, it is one of the largest squares in the world, surrounded by historic buildings, including the…
Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México
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Next to El Zocalo in the city center. The biggest cathedral in the Americas. Containing many altars, its principal altar…
Angel de la Independencia
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A monument in Reforma Avenue that celebrates Mexico's independence in 1810.
Basílica de Guadalupe
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Catholicism's holiest place in the Americas, and the destination of pilgrims from all over the world, especially during…
Ciudad Universitaria
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The main campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Located on…
Coyoacán
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Historic Colonial Arts district which was home to Frida Kahlo, Leon Trotsky, and Diego Rivera, among others.
Plaza Garibaldi-Mariachi
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The square is surrounded by cafés and restaurants much favored by tourists, and in these and in the square itself groups…
Paseo de la Reforma
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A 12 km long grand avenue built for the Emperor Maximilian's wife in the 19th century. Its name commemorates the li…
Cineteca Nacional
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It was the first to screen art films, and is known for its forums, retrospectives and homages. It has four screening roo…
Torre Latinoamericana
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For stunning views of the city. Its central location, height (183 m or 597 ft; 45 stories), and history make it one…
National Museum of Anthropology
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One of the best museums worldwide over, it was built in late 1960s and designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez. Notice the hug…
Plaza de las Tres Culturas
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Examples of modern, colonial, and pre-Columbian architecture, all around one square.
Museum of Modern Art
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Here you will find paintings from Frida Kahlo, Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo, as well as a sculpture garden.
Dolores Olmedo Museum
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An art philanthropist left her former home, the grand Hacienda La Noria, as a museum featuring the works of her friend D…
Fine Arts Palace Museum
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A concert hall and an arts center, it houses some of Mexico's finest murals and the Art Deco interior is worth seeing al…
Museo Soumaya
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A private museum and collection of many well-known European artists, including an extensive selection of works by August…
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Rufino Tamayo Museum
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Contains the works of Mexican painter, Rufino Tamayo.
José Luis Cuevas Museum
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Opened in 1992 and is filled with about 1,000 paintings, drawings, and sculptures from notorious artist, Jose Cuevas.
National History Museum in Chapultepec's Castle
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The Museum's nineteen rooms contain, in addition to a collection of pre-Columbian material and reproductions of old manu…
Papalote Children's Museum
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If you've got kids, they'll love it! Bright, colorful, and filled with educational experiences for children of all ages.
Universum
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A science museum maintained by UNAM, the largest university in Latin America. Take some time to wander around the Campus…
Casa Mural Diego Rivera
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Contains murals of acclaimed artist, Diego Rivera.
National Palace (Zocalo)
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You can see some impressive Diego Rivera frescoes.
San Idelfonso Museum
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There are some of Orozco's best frescoes. The temporary exhibitions are usually very good.
Franz Meyer Museum
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Display the collections of Franz Mayer, it holds Mexico's largest decorative art collection and also hosts temporary exh…
Mexico City's Museum
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Great place to learn about Mexico City's eclectic history.
Templo Mayor Museum (Zocalo)
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Contains the ruins and last remnants of the Aztec empire. attached to the huge archeological site where the foundations…
San Carlos Museum
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The San Carlos Museum holds some of Mexico's best paintings and exhibit 15th and 16th century paintings.
National Art Museum
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The National Art Museum, houses a rich collection of Mexican art ranging from the 16th to the first half of the 20th cen…
Frida Kahlo Museum
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The former house of the painter since she was born to her death, and full of some of her works, and many of her personal…
Anahuacalli Museum
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An impressive modern representation of Mayan architecture, it houses Diego Rivera’s collection of Aztec and other precol…
Leon Trotsky Museum
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This was the house where Trotsky lived in exile during the last 1.5 years of his life, and was murdered by one of Stalin…
