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Chapultepec Park and Zoo

Address: Between Paseo de La Reforma, Circuito Interior and Av. Constituyentes, Chapultepec District, Mexico City. Phone: 5553 6263 Fax: 55536263 Website: http://www.chapultepec.df.gob.mx/ Email: [email protected] Admission: 5 pesos.

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Chapultepec Park and Zoo

Address: Between Paseo de La Reforma, Circuito Interior and Av. Constituyentes, Chapultepec District, Mexico City. Phone: 5553 6263 Fax: 55536263 Website: http://www.chapultepec.df.gob.mx/ Email: [email protected] Admission: 5 pesos.

The city’s primary zoological garden. Founded in 1923. A current renovation has raised the popularity of the zoo, and annual visits are estimated at 5.5 to 8 million. Contains more than 2000 animals, from more than 200 different species of animals, including three very popular Giant Pandas.

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Plaza de la Constitución (El Zócalo)

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The third largest public square in the world. A display of some of the city’s finest monuments, including the impressive National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Contains a large Mexican flag in the center of the square, believed to be the overseer of unity within the Mexican Republic. A large variety of social and cultural events takes place here, ranging from the wildest concerts to the wildest political demonstrations. This plaza is the central point of the historic district, a place you should start your journey from and regroup at, at the end of the day, as it centrally links all of Mexico City and its important landmarks.

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National Palace (Palacio Nacional)

Palace

A palace echoing with the grandeur of the colonial Spaniards. It served as the residence of the Spanish Viceroy until the Spanish were overthrown and Mexico gained independence, when it gained the status of the President’s House. Today, however, it serves as a gallery space for some of Diego Rivera’s murals, which take you on an epic journey through the history of Mexico, from pre-colonial to the present day city. Free entrance and free tours in English are provided to groups - ask for them at the reception desk.

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Metropolitan Cathedral

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An absolute delight for the history-lover! Experience a different kind of Spanish architecture, comprised of the European High Renaissance merged with some elements from the remains of Islamic architecture back in Spain, namely domes and square towers. The building presents a beautiful façade, and the interior is none the less charming, and it is at times difficult to comprehend what style of architecture it actually belongs to – classical set within vernacular Mexican? An odd context, perhaps, but the impact of the entire construction is so intense and so mystifying that it makes for at least a good couple of hours well-spent studying and photographing it. A must-visit for history and architecture geeks! Admission is free, and for a small charge of 12 pesos you are allowed to visit the upper levels of the bell towers for breathtaking panoramic views of the public square and capture amazing skylines from a bird’s eye view.

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Templo Mayor

Temple

The site for an ancient temple built by the Aztecs at Tenochtitlan, and destroyed subsequently by the invading Spanish armies, who then built a cathedral at the site. The buried temple chambers were discovered by accident in 1978, and the site was soon reclaimed as a heritage site. Now you can actually see the layers of Aztec construction as you walk down the excavated site. A modern museum, the Museo del Templo Mayor, houses many of the archaeological artifacts dug up at the site, and makes for an interesting visit for children and adults alike. Admission to the museum is 48 pesos, but is free for students, and children under 12.

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Museo Nacional de Arte

Museum

Address: No. 8 Tacuba, Col. Centro, Mexico City. Phone: 5130 3400 Fax: 5130 3401 Website: http://www.munal.com.mx/ Timings: Tuesdays to Sundays: 10 am to 530 pm Admission: 30 pesos Tuesdays to Saturdays. Free admission on Sundays.

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Museo Franz Mayer

Museum

Address: Hidalgo 45. Centro Histórico, México D.F. 06300 Phone: 5518 2266 Fax: (55) 5521-2888 Website: http://www.franzmayer.org.mx/ingles/index.html Email: [email protected] Timings: Tuesdays to Sundays 10 am to 5 pm. Admission: Adults 45 pesos Students and Teachers 25 pesos (with ID) Free admission for children under 12 seniors over 65 Franz Mayer Museum members ICOM members

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Paseo de la Reforma

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A walk along this pleasant avenue would reveal the true diversity within such a complex metropolitan district – from the quiet, ancient residential blocks to the towering, glowing buildings, and businesses that have recently sprung up, lending a different touch of color and taste to a secluded aspect of colonial architecture.

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Angel de la Independencia

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A monument serving as a symbol of pride for the Mexican nation, located on the Paseo de la Reforma. The Angel was built in 1910 to mark the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. Needless to say, the site offers all kinds of crazy photo opportunities, at different times of the day, and with different background environments!

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Fuente de la Diana Cazadora

Fountain

A beautiful fountain-sculpture of Diana, which depicts her aiming her arrow at an invisible target, it makes for amazing opportunities for photography in conjunction with the city’s skyline in the background.

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La Valentina (Mexican)

Address: Av. Presidente Masarik 393, Col. Polanco, Mexico City Phone: 55/5282-2297

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Benkay (Japanese)

Address: Campos Elíseos 204, Col. Polanco, inside Hotel Nikko, Mexico City Phone: 55/5283-8700 Timings: Lunch and dinner only

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Cambalache (Argentinean)

Address: Arquímedes 85, Col. Chapultepec Morales, Mexico City Phone: 55/5280-2080 55/5282-2922 Timings:

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Chez Wok (Chinese)

Address: Tennyson 117, Col. Polanco, Mexico City Phone: 55/5281-3410 55/5281-2921

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Specia (Polish)

Address: Amsterdam 241, at Michoacán, Col. Condesa, Mexico City Phone: 55/5564-136 Timings: Lunch and dinner, reservations advised as may get very crowded

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Thai Gardens (Thai)

Address: Calderón de la Barca 72, Col. Polanco Chapultepec, Mexico City Phone: 55/5281-3850

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Hostería de Santo Domingo (Mexican)

Address: Belisario Dominguez 72, Col. Centro, Mexico City Phone: 55/5510-1434 55/5526-5276 Timings: Breakfast, lunch and dinner 8 am to 10 pm

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Embassy Suites Hotel

Address: Paseo de la Reforma No. 69, Col. Tabacalera, 06030 México D.F., México Phone: +525550613000 Fax: + (52-55) 5061-3001 Website: http://www.embassysuitesmexicocity.com/ Email: [email protected]

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Melia Mexico Reforma

Budget Hotels

Address: Paseo de la Reforma, 1 Mexico City, MEXICO 06030 Phone: +525551285000 Fax: + (52) 555 1285027 Website: http://www.meliamexicoreforma.com/ Email: [email protected] Another splendid lodging experience in the Reforma district, just 20 minutes away from Mexico International Airport. It is the ultimate in luxurious accommodation, being one of the few AAA Four Diamond awarded hotels in Mexico City. With unmatched standards of luxury, hypnotic elegance of design, and the comforts of warm and timely service, this is one hotel that promise the rich traveler full value for money. The hotel is also fully adapted to cater to handicapped and disabled clients. Additional features include a florist, jeweler’s, tobacconist, a reliable currency exchange service, and babysitting and medical assistance. Efficient surveillance cameras are installed in all public spaces like corridors and elevators, making this one of the most secure hotels in the city.

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JW Marriot Hotel

Address: Andres Bello 29 Mexico City, 11560 Mexico Phone: +52555999000 Fax: +52 55 59 99 0001 Website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mexjw-jw-marriott-hotel-mexico-city/

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Sheraton Maria Isabel Hotel and Towers

Address: Paseo de la Reforma 325 Col. Cuauhtemoc • Mexico City, Federal District 06500 • Mexico Phone: +525552425555 Fax: +(52)(55) 5207 0684 Website: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=259 Email: [email protected]

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Fiesta Americana Grand Chapultepec

Address: Mariano Escobedo 756 Colonia Anzures Distrito Federal Mexico City 11590 Mexico Phone: +52 55 2581 1500 Website: http://www.fiestamericana.com/portal/FA_index.jsp

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Holiday Inn Hotel Zocalo

Address: Av Cinco De Mayo 61 Col Centro Colonia Centro Mexico City 06000 Mexico Phone: + 52 55 51305130 Fax: +52-55-55212122 Website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/mexdt

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Best Western Majestic

Address: Avenida Madero 73 Col. Centro, Mexico City 06000 Mexico Phone: +(52-55) 55 21 86 00 Fax: +(52-55) 55 12 62 62 Website: http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=70165

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Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico

Address: Av 16 de Septiembre 82, Mexico City 06000 Mexico Phone: +52 1083 7700 Website: http://www.granhotelciudaddemexico.com/pagina_prin_eng.htm

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Fiesta Inn Centro Historic

Address: Av. Juárez 76 / José Azueta 27 C,, Col. Centro, 06010, México, D.F., México Phone: +52 (55) 51 30 29 00 Fax: +52 (55) 51 30 29 10 Website: http://www.fiestainn.com/portal/p/es_MX/FI/ALA/1/0/Availability/showHotelInformation.do