Best sights in Mexico City
A planning-minded collection of Mexico City's strongest architecture, culture, historic places, parks, markets, and waterfront anchors — selected from the city's existing Sortie inventory.
Start with the headline architecture, then add one museum, historic area, or outdoor block to give each day a different rhythm.
14 places worth building into a Mexico City itinerary · Architecture · Museums · Parks · Historic sights
National Art Museum
National Art Museum is a major art museum in central Mexico City, known for Mexican art in a grand historic building. It is one of the stronger cultural stops near the historic center.
National Palace
This palace is a government building with an office for Mexico's president & murals by Diego Rivera.
Avenida Juárez
Museum with contemporary exhibits on worldwide genocides, plus a kids’ area focused on diversity.
Bosque de Chapultepec
This sprawling city park is 686 hectares & features many attractions such as a zoo & museums.
Chapultepec Castle
This historic hilltop castle with views of Mexico City houses the National Museum of History.
Constitution Plaza
Mexico City's main square has roots to the Aztecs & is now the site of frequent cultural events.
Latin American Tower Viewpoint
Observation area of the prominent skyscraper comprising 6 floors with a museum & telescopes.
Monument to the Mexican National Identity
Monument to the Mexican National Identity is a Tourist Attraction in Mexico City.
Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico
Large palace-turned-museum offering tours of the building & exhibits on the history of Mexico City.
Museo Soumaya
Museum housing an extensive art collection, much of it European, in a modern, curving structure.
Museum of Popular Art
Museum displaying colorful folk & popular art, with kid-friendly craft activities & adult workshops.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Palacio de Bellas Artes is one of Mexico City's best-known cultural landmarks, famous for its grand architecture, murals, and performances. It anchors the cultural core around Alameda Central.
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