Mexico City

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1. Chapultepec Park: Address: Paseo de la Reforma, Centro Historico, Mexico City

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What to do with Children in Tow

1. Chapultepec Park: Address: Paseo de la Reforma, Centro Historico, Mexico City

Plaza de la Constitución (El Zócalo)

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.

National Palace (Palacio Nacional)

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.

Metropolitan Cathedral

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.

Templo Mayor

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.

Museo Nacional de Arte

Address: No. 8 Tacuba, Col. Centro, Mexico City. mx/ Timings: Tuesdays to Sundays: 10 am to 530 pm Admission: 30 pesos Tuesdays to Saturdays. Free admission on Sundays.

Museo Franz Mayer

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

Paseo de la Reforma

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

Angel de la Independencia

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.

Fuente de la Diana Cazadora

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.

Chapultepec Park and Zoo

Address: Between Paseo de La Reforma, Circuito Interior and Av. Constituyentes, Chapultepec District, Mexico City. mx Admission: 5 pesos.

National Museum of Anthropology

mx Timings: Tuesdays to Sundays: 9am to 7 pm. Admission: 51 pesos Tuesdays to Saturdays. Sundays free. Free entrance for: Children under 13 Seniors over 60 Students and teachers with ID

Museum of Modern Art

Address: Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City. Website: http://www.momamexico.com/home.html

Papalote (Children's Museum)

mx/papalotemuseo/ Admission: Children under 12 and over 60: 30 pesos Children in between: 40 pesos

Chapultepec Castle

A building that has seen generations come and go, has endured the ramifications with dignity, and stands strong to this day to tell the tale.

David Alfaro Siquerios Museum

Address: Tres Picos No.29 Showcases some of the work of well-known Mexican muralist David Alfaro. A treat to the eyes.

Museum Of Natural History

Address: Segunda sección del Bosque de Chapultepec Mexico City,11800

OMR

Address: Plaza Río de Janeiro 54, Col. Roma Phone: +52 55 5511 1179 Fax: +52 55 5207 1080 Admission: Free for all

Parque Mexico

A large central park located in Condesa. Must-visit for a leisurely stroll at least once on every visit to the city – just lifts the stress right off of you.