City Guide
Things to do
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The Palace of the Fine Arts (Bellas Artes)
Beautiful architecture. Cultural center in the hub of CDMX. There is a mural tour inside where you’ll see a Diego Rivera original painted inside the theater.
Check out the post office which is across the street. (Palacio de Correos de México) Its absolutely stunning.
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Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul)
Frida Kahlo's childhood home, and the home that she later shared with husband Diego Rivera. A must-see, and we would recommend pairing this with a visit to the heart of the Coyoacan neighborhood (just a quick walk from the museum). Advance tickets necessary .
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Xochimilco
We'll be taking you out to the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco the day after the wedding, but if you're unable to make it, be sure to add this to your list for another day!
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MUPE, Museo del Perfume
It will take you on a tour through the history of the aromas that have shaped the perfume industry and everything that comes with it.
You will also learn the history of perfume, what scents your favorite perfumes have, from Chanel 5 to newer fragrances. -
Museo Soumaya
This is a private museum in Mexico City and a non-profit cultural institution with two museum buildings in Mexico City — Plaza Carso and Plaza Loreto. It has over 66,000 works from 30 centuries of art including sculptures from Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica, 19th- and 20th-century Mexican art and an extensive repertoire of works by European old masters and masters of modern western art such as Auguste Rodin, Salvador Dalí, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo and Tintoretto. It is called one of the most complete collections of its kind.
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Monument to the Revolution
The Monument to the Revolution (Spanish: Monumento a la Revolución) is a memorial arch commemorating the Mexican Revolution. The monument is considered the tallest memorial arch in the world, standing 67 metres (220 ft) in height.
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Teotihuacán
About 25 miles outside of Mexico City you'll find this Aztec holy site with climbable pyramids--some of the best preserved Mesoamerican ruins in the country. If you have time, it's definitely worth the trip! The Uber there is very affordable. Suggest arriving early to beat crowds.
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National Museum of Anthropology
The National Museum of Anthropology is a national museum of Mexico. It is the largest and most visited museum in Mexico.
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Chapultepec Castle
Located in the heart of Mexico City, Chapultepec Castle is a historic site and local landmark. Inhabited since the days of the Aztec Empire, Chapultepec Hill offers a commanding view of the city. The fortress was the home of legendary Mexican leaders including Emperor Maximilian and Porfirio Diaz and played an important role in the Mexican-American War. Today, the castle is home to the National Museum of History. The views of the city can't be beat!
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Zócalo
The 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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Biblioteca Vasconcelos
Biblioteca Vasconcelos (Vasconcelos Library), also known as la Biblioteca Vasconcelos or la Vasconcelos and labeled by the press as the Megabiblioteca ("megalibrary"), is a library in the downtown area of Mexico City (Buenavista neighborhood, Cuauhtémoc borough). It was dedicated to José Vasconcelos, the philosopher and former presidential candidate and former president of the National Library of Mexico.
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Mercados (Markets)
There are so many markets to explore: Mercado de San Juan (international cuisine), Mercado Medellin (food and fresh flowers), La Ciudadela (artisan handcrafts and local goods), and Coyoacan Market (handcrafts and great food). These can be easier to navigate with a guide, but don't be afraid to dive in (and haggle for best prices!)