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Mexico City Attractions
Your guide to the top places to visit in Mexico City, Mexico, from art to ancient history.
Things to do in Mexico City – top Mexico City must-see attractions
Mexico City's landmarks are living proof of a civilization that has been building, conquering, and creating for thousands of years. From ancient Aztec ruins and colonial plazas to 20th-century modernist masterpieces, the city's architecture tells an incredible story. Stroll the grand Zócalo, explore the collections at the National Museum of Anthropology, or ride the elevator to the top of Torre Latinoamericana for sweeping city views. Ready to explore? Here are the top places to visit in Mexico City, Mexico.
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National Parks
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History Geeks
Zócalo
Why visit?
- Metropolitan Cathedral
- Aztec Templo Mayor ruins
- National Palace murals
National Museum of Anthropology
Why visit?
- Aztec Sun Stone
- Mayan artifact galleries
- Pre-Hispanic Mexico exhibits
Families
Chapultepec Park
Why visit?
- Chapultepec Lake
- Multiple on-site museums
- Zoo with free admission
Chapultepec Castle
Why visit?
- 19th-century royal rooms
- Panoramic city views
- National History Museum
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Why visit?
- Art Nouveau & Deco façade
- Diego Rivera murals
- Opera and ballet stage
The Angel of Independence
Why visit?
- Gold-leaf winged statue
- Independence hero crypt
- Paseo de la Reforma views
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Why visit?
- Original tilma of Juan Diego
- Moving walkways under altar
- 16th-century old basilica
Frida Kahlo Museum
Why visit?
- Frida's original artwork
- Personal belongings & studio
- Iconic cobalt-blue house
Soumaya Museum
Why visit?
- 65,000+ piece collection
- Rodin sculptures gallery
- Striking silver façade
Torre Latinoamericana
Why visit?
- 44th-floor observation deck
- 360° city panorama
- Iconic 1950s skyscraper