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Historic center - Its art, vibrant nightlife, and nearly 700 years of history make this area one of the most emblematic in Latin America.
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Historic center
- Main attractions: Plaza de la Constitución, Templo Mayor, Metropolitan Cathedral, Palace of Fine Arts, National Art Museum, Latin American Tower, Alameda Central, Palace of Mining.
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Colonia Del Valle
- Colonia del Valle, which is south of the city, has the highest quality of life. Do not miss the iconic Parque Hundido.
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3 / 29 Fotos
Condesa
- The trendy neighborhood in the city has the following main attractions: Condesa building, Russian Embassy, Fideicomiso Archivos Plutarco Elias Calles y Fernando Torreblanca, Santa Rosa de Lima Parish, Alfonsina Chapel, Parque España, Parque México, art galleries, cultural centers, bookstores, restaurants, cafes, and bars.
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Condesa
- Tree-lined streets and incredible architecture characterize this hip area of the city.
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5 / 29 Fotos
Coyoacán - This other trendy neighborhood in the city has the following main attractions: Main Square and Church of San Juan Bautista, The Blue House - Frida Kahlo Museum, National Sound Library, Leon Trotsky Museum, National Museum for the Popular Cultures, bookstores, restaurants, and bars.
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Coyoacán
- "Coyoacán" is a word of Nahuatl origin, derived from the words "cóyotl" or "coyote," and "hua," which means "place of coyotes."
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Cuauhtémoc - This neighborhood is home to the most modern skyscrapers and buildings with Art Deco styles.
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Escandón
- The eclectic architecture of the area is only one of the main attractions. There is also the Martí building, José Marti Street, Roldán Sandoval Cultural Center, and Morelos Garden.
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Garibaldi - Here you will undoubtedly find the Mexican fiesta to the sound of mariachi bands.
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Garibaldi - The heart of Mexican folklore has as its main attractions: San Camilo market, Salón Tenampa, Tequila and Mezcal Museum, bars, canteens, dance halls, and handcraft locales.
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Juárez
- Want to go for a walk or a bicycle ride? This neighborhood is one of the best areas to do just that. It's also home to architecture of the Porfirian era worthy of admiration.
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Lagunilla
- In pre-Hispanic times, this area was a small body of water between Tenochtitlan and Tlatelolco. The tianguis of antiques is famous for hosting both national and international collectors.
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Lagunilla
- The area also hosts numerous craft workshops where quinceañera and bride dresses are made.
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Lomas de Chapultepec
- One of the best residential areas of the city, it has rich commercial and gastronomic offers.
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Nápoles
- Here you will find the perfect balance between tradition and avant-garde. The Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros houses one of the greatest artistic treasures in Mexico, the mural 'La Marcha de la Humanidad' (The March of Humanity).
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Narvarte
- Main attactions: Parque Delta, Tower of the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation, Glorieta del SCOP (Vertiz), Church of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, and Parish of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Church.
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Polanco
- If shopping is your thing, Presidente Masaryk Avenue is without a doubt the mecca of boutiques and big-name brands. Due to its intense activity you will be able to locate dozens of art galleries here as well.
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Portales
- Main attractions: Parque de los Venados, Hermanos Soler Theater, Carlos Monsiváis cultural house, and Mixcoac archaeological site.
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Roma
- Main attractions: Casa Lamm, House of Witches, Temple of the Sagrada Familia, Ramón López Velarde House Interactive Museum, art galleries, cultural centers, restaurants, and bars.
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San Ángel
- Main attractions: Jaime Sabines House, San Ángel Cultural Center, Ex-Hacienda Goicoechea, Museo Casa del Risco, Ex-Convento del Carmen, Templo y Ex-Convento del Carmen, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House Studio Museum, Saturday Bazaar, and bookstores.
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San Miguel Chapultepec - Cross the Bosque de Chapultepec to find the Museum of Modern Art, National Museum of History, Museo Rufino Tamayo, and the National Museum of Anthropology.
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Tabacalera - It is a colony famous for the characters that visited it during the last century. It's where Che Guevara and Fidel Castro met. Now its main attractions are: Monument to the Revolution (and its museum), National Museum of San Carlos, building Frontón Mexico, El Moro Building, 49 José de Emparán Street, and Department C (where Fidel Castro lived).
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Tacuba
- A magical neighborhood that stands out for its pre-Hispanic history. If you are looking for food, you have to reserve a table at Hacienda de los Morales, the most classic and delicious restaurant for Mexican cuisine.
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Tacubaya
- It has been the setting of mythical films such as 'The Young and the Damned' by Luis Buñuel, and 'Amores Perros.' Its main attractions include: Panteón Civil de Dolores, Luis Barragán House and Studio, Cartography National Museum, Ermita Building, and José María Vigil Street.
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Tlalpan
- One of the oldest and most picturesque neighborhoods in the city. Main attractions: Main Garden, Frissac House, La Paz Market, San Agustín temple and convent, Antigua Casa de Moneda, Tlalpan History Museum, Elsa Cecilia Frost bookshop, restaurants, and bars.
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Xochimilco
- The waters of its famous canals are the only place in the world where you can see an axolotl, which in Nahuatl means "aquatic monster."
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Xochimilco
- Main attractions: Canals and piers, San Juan Bautista Plaza, San Juan Bautista Church and Convent, Church and Covenant of San Bernardino, Dolores Olmedo Museum, Xochimilco market, Cuemanco Ecological Park, Olympic rowing and canoeing track, and plant and flower markets. See also: Facts about ancient Rome that you had no idea about
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Historic center - Its art, vibrant nightlife, and nearly 700 years of history make this area one of the most emblematic in Latin America.
© iStock
1 / 29 Fotos
Historic center
- Main attractions: Plaza de la Constitución, Templo Mayor, Metropolitan Cathedral, Palace of Fine Arts, National Art Museum, Latin American Tower, Alameda Central, Palace of Mining.
© iStock
2 / 29 Fotos
Colonia Del Valle
- Colonia del Valle, which is south of the city, has the highest quality of life. Do not miss the iconic Parque Hundido.
© Shutterstock
3 / 29 Fotos
Condesa
- The trendy neighborhood in the city has the following main attractions: Condesa building, Russian Embassy, Fideicomiso Archivos Plutarco Elias Calles y Fernando Torreblanca, Santa Rosa de Lima Parish, Alfonsina Chapel, Parque España, Parque México, art galleries, cultural centers, bookstores, restaurants, cafes, and bars.
© Shutterstock
4 / 29 Fotos
Condesa
- Tree-lined streets and incredible architecture characterize this hip area of the city.
© Shutterstock
5 / 29 Fotos
Coyoacán - This other trendy neighborhood in the city has the following main attractions: Main Square and Church of San Juan Bautista, The Blue House - Frida Kahlo Museum, National Sound Library, Leon Trotsky Museum, National Museum for the Popular Cultures, bookstores, restaurants, and bars.
© iStock
6 / 29 Fotos
Coyoacán
- "Coyoacán" is a word of Nahuatl origin, derived from the words "cóyotl" or "coyote," and "hua," which means "place of coyotes."
© Shutterstock
7 / 29 Fotos
Cuauhtémoc - This neighborhood is home to the most modern skyscrapers and buildings with Art Deco styles.
© iStock
8 / 29 Fotos
Escandón
- The eclectic architecture of the area is only one of the main attractions. There is also the Martí building, José Marti Street, Roldán Sandoval Cultural Center, and Morelos Garden.
© Shutterstock
9 / 29 Fotos
Garibaldi - Here you will undoubtedly find the Mexican fiesta to the sound of mariachi bands.
© Shutterstock
10 / 29 Fotos
Garibaldi - The heart of Mexican folklore has as its main attractions: San Camilo market, Salón Tenampa, Tequila and Mezcal Museum, bars, canteens, dance halls, and handcraft locales.
© iStock
11 / 29 Fotos
Juárez
- Want to go for a walk or a bicycle ride? This neighborhood is one of the best areas to do just that. It's also home to architecture of the Porfirian era worthy of admiration.
© Shutterstock
12 / 29 Fotos
Lagunilla
- In pre-Hispanic times, this area was a small body of water between Tenochtitlan and Tlatelolco. The tianguis of antiques is famous for hosting both national and international collectors.
© Shutterstock
13 / 29 Fotos
Lagunilla
- The area also hosts numerous craft workshops where quinceañera and bride dresses are made.
© Shutterstock
14 / 29 Fotos
Lomas de Chapultepec
- One of the best residential areas of the city, it has rich commercial and gastronomic offers.
© Shutterstock
15 / 29 Fotos
Nápoles
- Here you will find the perfect balance between tradition and avant-garde. The Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros houses one of the greatest artistic treasures in Mexico, the mural 'La Marcha de la Humanidad' (The March of Humanity).
© Getty Images
16 / 29 Fotos
Narvarte
- Main attactions: Parque Delta, Tower of the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation, Glorieta del SCOP (Vertiz), Church of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, and Parish of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Church.
© Shutterstock
17 / 29 Fotos
Polanco
- If shopping is your thing, Presidente Masaryk Avenue is without a doubt the mecca of boutiques and big-name brands. Due to its intense activity you will be able to locate dozens of art galleries here as well.
© Shutterstock
18 / 29 Fotos
Portales
- Main attractions: Parque de los Venados, Hermanos Soler Theater, Carlos Monsiváis cultural house, and Mixcoac archaeological site.
© Shutterstock
19 / 29 Fotos
Roma
- Main attractions: Casa Lamm, House of Witches, Temple of the Sagrada Familia, Ramón López Velarde House Interactive Museum, art galleries, cultural centers, restaurants, and bars.
© Shutterstock
20 / 29 Fotos
San Ángel
- Main attractions: Jaime Sabines House, San Ángel Cultural Center, Ex-Hacienda Goicoechea, Museo Casa del Risco, Ex-Convento del Carmen, Templo y Ex-Convento del Carmen, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House Studio Museum, Saturday Bazaar, and bookstores.
© Shutterstock
21 / 29 Fotos
San Miguel Chapultepec - Cross the Bosque de Chapultepec to find the Museum of Modern Art, National Museum of History, Museo Rufino Tamayo, and the National Museum of Anthropology.
© iStock
22 / 29 Fotos
Tabacalera - It is a colony famous for the characters that visited it during the last century. It's where Che Guevara and Fidel Castro met. Now its main attractions are: Monument to the Revolution (and its museum), National Museum of San Carlos, building Frontón Mexico, El Moro Building, 49 José de Emparán Street, and Department C (where Fidel Castro lived).
© iStock
23 / 29 Fotos
Tacuba
- A magical neighborhood that stands out for its pre-Hispanic history. If you are looking for food, you have to reserve a table at Hacienda de los Morales, the most classic and delicious restaurant for Mexican cuisine.
© Shutterstock
24 / 29 Fotos
Tacubaya
- It has been the setting of mythical films such as 'The Young and the Damned' by Luis Buñuel, and 'Amores Perros.' Its main attractions include: Panteón Civil de Dolores, Luis Barragán House and Studio, Cartography National Museum, Ermita Building, and José María Vigil Street.
© Shutterstock
25 / 29 Fotos
Tlalpan
- One of the oldest and most picturesque neighborhoods in the city. Main attractions: Main Garden, Frissac House, La Paz Market, San Agustín temple and convent, Antigua Casa de Moneda, Tlalpan History Museum, Elsa Cecilia Frost bookshop, restaurants, and bars.
© iStock
26 / 29 Fotos
Xochimilco
- The waters of its famous canals are the only place in the world where you can see an axolotl, which in Nahuatl means "aquatic monster."
© Shutterstock
27 / 29 Fotos
Xochimilco
- Main attractions: Canals and piers, San Juan Bautista Plaza, San Juan Bautista Church and Convent, Church and Covenant of San Bernardino, Dolores Olmedo Museum, Xochimilco market, Cuemanco Ecological Park, Olympic rowing and canoeing track, and plant and flower markets. See also: Facts about ancient Rome that you had no idea about
© iStock
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Mexico City: neighborhoods and top attractions
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