Lake Texcoco was a natural lake within the "Anahuac" or Valley of Mexico. Lake Texcoco is best known as where the Aztecs built the city of Tenochtitlan, which was located on an island within the lake.
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The Palacio de Bellas Artes is 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.
Learn more Book this experienceThe Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven is the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico.
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Enjoy skip-the-line access to the main temple of the Aztecs in Mexico City and see the ancient temple of Tenochtitlan and its collection of historical objects from Mexico's rich history. Explore the museum within the Temple, and visit each of the 8 rooms, including those rooms dedicated to different Aztec gods. Experience Museo del Templo Mayor Mexico City, a museum that contains vestiges of the ancient Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan and has an impressive collection of up to 7,000 objects. Marvel at the many artifacts in the museum, which were designed to complement the archeological zone. Learn about the Temple and the Greater Temple Enclosure, which was the center of religious life, as well as the symbol of the achievements of the Aztecs against their enemies; each temple is dedicated to a different god, and walking through its walkways will make you discover more of the history of the Aztec culture.
Learn moreThe 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.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceThe Zócalo or Plaza del Zócalo is the common name of the main square in central Mexico City. Prior to the colonial period, it was the main ceremonial center in the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.
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Discover Mexico's rich religious heritage on an eye-opening journey to the shrine of Guadalupe, the ancient Teotihuacan site, and the Colonial Church of Santiago in Tlatelolco. The journey kicks off at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas. Learn about three periods of Mexican history and marvel at the beauty of Santiago Church. Following this, venture to Mexico's largest shrine, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This sacred spot is believed to be the place where Mexico's patron saint appeared to Saint Juan Diego.
Learn moreAlameda Central is a public urban park in downtown Mexico City. Created in 1592, the Alameda Central is the oldest public park in the Americas.
Learn more Book this experienceThe historic center of Mexico City, also known as the Centro or Centro Histórico, is the central neighborhood in Mexico City, Mexico, 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.
Learn more Book this experienceZona Rosa is a neighborhood in Mexico City which is known for its shopping, nightlife, gay community and its recently established Korean community.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceThe Estela de Luz is a monument in Mexico City built in 2011 to commemorate the bicentenary of Mexico's independence from Spanish rule.
Learn more Book this experienceThe Torre Mayor is a skyscraper in Mexico City, Mexico. With a height of 225 metres to the top floor and 55 stories, it is the third tallest building in Mexico.
Learn more Book this experienceChapultepec Castle is located on top of Chapultepec Hill in Mexico City's Chapultepec park. The name Chapultepec is the Nahuatl word chapoltepēc which means "at the grasshopper's hill".
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The National Museum of Anthropology is a national museum of Mexico. It is the largest and most visited museum in Mexico. Located in the area between Paseo de la Reforma and Mahatma Gandhi Street within Chapultepec Park in Mexico City, the museum contains significant archaeological and anthropological artifacts from Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage, such as the Stone of the Sun and the Aztec Xochipilli statue.
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Parque Lincoln, or Lincoln Park, is a city park in Mexico City, Mexico. The park is located in the Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City. There is a statue of Martin Luther King Jr. installed in the park, as well as a copy of Abraham Lincoln: The Man.
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The Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as the Blue House 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.
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The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Roman Catholic church, basilica, and National shrine of Mexico which houses the cloak containing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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Plaza Carso is a large mixed-use development in the Nuevo Polanco area of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, backed by billionaire Carlos Slim. The total cost of the complex is quoted between US$800 million and 1.4 billion. The complex claims to be the largest mixed-use development in Latin America. It was built on the site of a former Vitro glass factory. The complex includes the following components: Museo Soumaya, owned by the Carlos Slim Foundation. The museum contains the Slim's extensive art, religious relic, historical document, and coin collection.
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Six Flags México is a theme park located in the Tlalpan forest and borough, on the southern edge of Mexico City, Mexico. It is owned and operated by Six Flags, and is the most visited theme park in Latin America with 2.5 million annual visitors.
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KidZania is a privately held international chain of indoor family entertainment centers currently operating in 30 locations worldwide, allowing children to role play adult jobs and earn currency. It receives around 9 million visitors per year.
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Mexico City, is the capital and largest city of Mexico and the most populous city in North America. Mexico City is one of the most important cultural and financial centres in the world.
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Teotihuacán is a town and municipality located in the State of Mexico. It is in the northeast of the Valley of Mexico, 45 km northeast of Mexico City and 119 km from the state capital of Toluca.
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Laguna de Texcoco, Mexico is a lake that is located in the Valley of Mexico. The lake is surrounded by the cities of Mexico City, Tlalnepantla, and Tecámac. The lake was once a popular destination for swimming, boating, and fishing, but it has since been polluted and is no longer suitable for these activities.
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