2. Museo Nacional Antropologia (National
Anthropode logy museum)
Located in Chapultepec Park, this museum contains the
most impressive collection of Mesoamerican artifacts in
the world. There is a hall dedicated to each of the cultural
regions of Mesoamerica and the upstairs rooms have
ethnological exhibits. You could spend a full day, but
dedicate at least a few hours, and don’t miss the Aztec
exhibit with the famous Sun Stone or “Aztec Calendar.”
3. Xochimilco
The chinampas, or “floating gardens” of the Aztecs
were an ingenious agricultural technique to create
arable land on the lake. Now you can ride brightly
colored boats along the canals and buy from vendors
on barges or hire a mariachi band to serenade you.
4. Museo Frida Kahlo
The Casa Azul or Blue House in Coyoacan was the
family home of the famous artist and wife of painter
Diego Rivera. They lived here during the last 14 years
of her life. Their home, decorated with Mexican arts
and crafts, allows visitors a glimpse into the private life
of these eccentric artists. Visit other sites related to
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in Mexico City, take
Frida and Diego Tour.
5. Teotihuacan
About 25 miles outside of Mexico City, this
archaeological site is worth a day trip. The "city of the
gods" was a huge urban center with a population of
200 000, occupied from 200 BC to 800 AD. At its peak
it was one of the largest cities in the world, and its
influence was felt all over Mesoamerica. See the
Temple of Quetzalcoatl, walk along the Avenue of the
Dead, climb the Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of
the Moon.
6. Basilica de Guadalupe
The hill where the virgin of Guadalupe appeared to
Juan Diego is now the most visited religious site in the
country. Guadalupe is the patroness of Mexico and a
very important national symbol. You can see the
mantle of Juan Diego with her image.
