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1. Paseo de la Reforma

Paseo de la Reforma is likely to be one of your daily reference points as you travel around Mexico City. See many historic buildings and monuments along the lengthy stretch of this wide and beautiful tree-lined avenue. Notice the important modern buildings that have been constructed over time as Mexico and Mexico City have grown internationally as important financial markets.
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Reforma featuring a park, a city and a monument

2. Angel of Independence Monument

Mexico City’s Angel of Independence Monument stands as a tribute to the heroes of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain. From 1521when Hernán Cortés defeated the Aztec nation, until the early 1800s, the vast country of Mexico was a colony of Spain, separated by the wide Atlantic Ocean. Learn about the decade-long battle that started in 1810 and finally led to Mexico’s status as an independent monarchy and then a republic.
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The Angel of Independence Monument which includes a monument, city views and heritage elements

3. Zócalo

The Zocalo is the epicenter of Mexico’s capital city. The massive square can hold more than 100,000 people, making it one of the largest of its kind in the world. Officially named Plaza de la Constitucion, the Zocalo was once the heart of Tenochtitlan, an ancient Aztec city. You can see the square’s history in the wide variety of architecture, which ranges from pre-Hispanic ruins to palatial structures and modern buildings. Make sure to step into the Zocalo Metro Station, where you can see models of how the square has changed over time.
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This is the heart of Mexico City with wide-ranging architecture, cultural events and a lively arts scene.

4. Palacio de Bellas Artes

An art nouveau masterpiece built in 1934, Mexico City's Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) is one of the city's iconic landmarks. With its large domes and striking marble columns, you can marvel at this magnificent space flooded with natural light.
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Palacio de Bellas Artes showing heritage architecture, theatre scenes and a square or plaza

5. Frida Kahlo Museum

Visit the Museo Frida Kahlo, also known as La Casa Azul, the Blue House where artist Frida Kahlo was born. She lived and created here for her entire life, sometimes joined by her husband Diego Rivera. Here you’ll see Frida’s intimate world, with colorful and whimsical possessions that inspired her art and reflected her lifestyle.
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Museo Frida Kahlo

6. Estadio Azteca

Built in 1966, Estadio Azteca just south of Mexico City is a popular center for world soccer and other sports and entertainment events. Attend an event with more than 100,000 other fans in this huge stadium, called by some the “cathedral of Mexican soccer.”
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Estadio Azteca featuring a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

What to do in El Guarda

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Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe showing a church or cathedral, religious elements and a square or plaza

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe, is believed to have appeared on the site of this church, making it an important pilgrimage site for many Catholics.

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Reforma featuring a park, a city and a monument

Paseo de la Reforma

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Like the Champs Elysées in Paris, this famous wide avenue provides a distinctive elegance to the historic plan of this huge global city.

Paseo de la Reforma
The Angel of Independence Monument which includes a monument, city views and heritage elements

Angel of Independence Monument

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Gaze upon this tall and majestic structure that symbolizes for the whole nation’s citizens the country’s long struggle for independence.

Angel of Independence Monument
Zócalo

Zócalo

4.5/5(40 reviews)

This is the heart of Mexico City with wide-ranging architecture, cultural events and a lively arts scene.

Zócalo
World Trade Center Mexico City

World Trade Center Mexico City

5/5(3 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in World Trade Center Mexico City, a top convention centre in Mexico City. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

World Trade Center Mexico City
Palacio de Bellas Artes showing heritage architecture, theatre scenes and a square or plaza

Palacio de Bellas Artes

5/5(25 reviews)

This historic cultural hub is home to some of the most fascinating architecture and artwork in Mexico City.

Palacio de Bellas Artes
Museo Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo Museum

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Understand the creative mind of one of Mexico’s most well-known artists when you explore her home from childhood through adulthood.

Frida Kahlo Museum
Six Flags México

Six Flags México

4/5(2 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Six Flags México and see why everyone loves this theme park in Mexico City. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Six Flags México
Estadio Azteca featuring a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

Estadio Azteca

4/5(4 reviews)

See one of the world’s largest and most famous soccer stadiums, the host to two historic FIFA World Cup championships.

Estadio Azteca

 

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Downtown Mexico City featuring a city and central business district as well as a large group of people

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