Sightseeing
A visible reminder of Mexico’s bygone aristocracy, the ‘castle’ that stands atop Chapultepec Hill, so you will have a great view of the city.
1163 locals recommend
Chapultepec Castle
A visible reminder of Mexico’s bygone aristocracy, the ‘castle’ that stands atop Chapultepec Hill, so you will have a great view of the city.
Zócalo
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónThe heart of Mexico City is the Plaza de la Constitución.
This 44-story skyscraper, built in 1965, is the tallest building in Centro Histórico. Head to the top-floor observation deck for jaw-dropping 360-degree views of the city, or to the newly renovated bar/restaurant (one floor below), which has equally impressive views and is almost always empty.
247 locals recommend
Torre Latinoamericana
2 Eje Central Lázaro CárdenasThis 44-story skyscraper, built in 1965, is the tallest building in Centro Histórico. Head to the top-floor observation deck for jaw-dropping 360-degree views of the city, or to the newly renovated bar/restaurant (one floor below), which has equally impressive views and is almost always empty.
Templo Mayor (translation: main temple) was the centerpiece of Tenochtitlán, the ancient Aztec capital, constructed in 1325 in the marshes of Lake Texcoco.
418 locals recommend
Templo Mayor Museum
8 SeminarioTemplo Mayor (translation: main temple) was the centerpiece of Tenochtitlán, the ancient Aztec capital, constructed in 1325 in the marshes of Lake Texcoco.
This is a giant park in the center of Mexico City. It has it all, museums, botanical gardens, amusement parks, lakes with boats for rent, quiet groves where couples set out picnics, statues with poetry, running paths and even a "quiet sección" where people goes for peace and there's no talking allowed.
943 locals recommend
Chapultepec Forest
This is a giant park in the center of Mexico City. It has it all, museums, botanical gardens, amusement parks, lakes with boats for rent, quiet groves where couples set out picnics, statues with poetry, running paths and even a "quiet sección" where people goes for peace and there's no talking allowed.
A favorite destination for good, and also mass-produced, handicrafts from all over Mexico.
369 locals recommend
Ciudadela Park
José María MorelosA favorite destination for good, and also mass-produced, handicrafts from all over Mexico.
Vasconcelos Library is the masterpiece of contemporary engineer Alberto Kanach, a sort of modern conclave built in the middle of a surrealist garden in Buenavista, Mexico City. Inside, one can wander through the hundreds of square-shaped shelves that embellish its crystal halls.
140 locals recommend
Biblioteca Vasconcelos
S/N Eje 1 Nte.Vasconcelos Library is the masterpiece of contemporary engineer Alberto Kanach, a sort of modern conclave built in the middle of a surrealist garden in Buenavista, Mexico City. Inside, one can wander through the hundreds of square-shaped shelves that embellish its crystal halls.
This is a traditional Mexican silver and crafts market.
13 locals recommend
Mercado de Artesanias Insurgentes
154 LondresThis is a traditional Mexican silver and crafts market.