Things to do in Mexico City

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Top 10 things to do in Mexico City

1.Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Latin America's largest cathedral, built atop the ruins of the Aztec Templo Mayor. A major colonial architectural landmark in the heart of the Zócalo.
Free
2.Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul)
Visit the iconic home-museum of Frida Kahlo in Coyoacán, where the artist lived and worked. Intimate collections of paintings, personal objects, and gardens.
≈ 10 €
3.National Museum of Anthropology
One of the world's largest museums dedicated to pre-Hispanic civilizations. Explore Maya, Aztec, and Toltec collections, including the famous Aztec Sun Stone.
≈ 9 €
4.Templo Mayor and Archaeological Museum
Aztec ruins at the heart of Tenochtitlan with on-site museum. Twin pyramid, sculptures, ceramics, and insights into Aztec civilization.
≈ 8 €
5.Palais de Bellas Artes - Theater and Museum
Iconic Art Deco monument housing a prestigious theater and fine arts museum. Spectacular interior featuring Tiffany stained glass and murals.
≈ 20 €
6.Xochimilco Market and Trajinera Boat Rides
Scenic boat ride in a traditional colorful trajinera along the canals of Xochimilco, an ancient Aztec agricultural system. Street vendors, mariachi music, and festive atmosphere.
≈ 15 €
7.Basilica of Guadalupe - Pilgrimage and Architecture
The world's most visited Marian shrine. Major religious site featuring a striking modern basilica and a colonial-era chapel.
Free
8.Chapultepec Ecological Reserve and Castle
Urban park spanning 686 hectares featuring a hilltop castle, lakes, museums, and hiking trails. Enjoy panoramic views of the city from this 18th-century imperial castle.
≈ 12 €
9.Bosque de Chapultepec - Urban Park & Museums
Sprawling wooded urban park featuring castles, museums, and lakes. Mexico City's green lung with scenic trails, picnic areas, and valley views.
≈ 12 €
10.Monarch Butterfly Watching in Michoacán
Witness the annual migration of millions of monarch butterflies in the forests of Michoacán at protected sanctuaries.
≈ 65 €