Sights & things to do in Mexico
Important sights to see in Mexico
National Museum of Anthropology
The National Museum of Anthropology is located in the heart of Mexico City, and is home to various archeological artifacts from the Spanish conquest as well as the Mayan civilizations. Explore artifacts like statues of the Aztec god Xochipilli and the Stone of the Sun.
Bellas Artes Palace
Boasting Art Nouveau and Art Deco style of architecture, Bellas Artes Palace is considered to be an important cultural center of Mexico City. Visit this white marble palace to see spectacular murals by world-famous Mexican artists like David Alfaro Siqueiros and Diego Rivera.
Chapultepec Castle
Sitting atop Chapultepec Hill, the Castle is situated around 2325m above sea level. Built on a site that was sacred to the Aztecs, this is the only castle in the whole of North America that housed actual sovereigns.
Coyoacan
One of the boroughs of Mexico City, Coyoacan is home to the famous La Casa Azul, Frida Kahlo’s former home. Explore the area's beautiful churches as well as the colonial-era estates by taking a walk down its cobblestone streets.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Designated the National Shrine of Mexico, this basilica is a highly significant religious site for Catholics. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patron saint of Mexico, and this basilica is home to the cloak associated with the miraculous apparitions of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
