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Mexico City

Mexico City is one of the great cities of the Americas, a vast and vibrant megalopolis of extraordinary museums, magnificent historic architecture, one of the world's most celebrated culinary traditions, outstanding contemporary art and a cultural energy that makes it the most compelling capital in Latin America. From the Zócalo and the Palacio de Bellas Artes to Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul, the Teotihuacan pyramids and the outstanding restaurants of Polanco and Condesa, Mexico City rewards every day of exploration.

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"Mexico City exceeded every expectation I had. The combination of extraordinary food, world class museums, remarkable history and the sheer scale and energy of the city creates an experience that I found genuinely overwhelming in the best possible sense."

The Zócalo is one of the largest public squares in the world, flanked by the magnificent Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace whose murals by Diego Rivera provide a magnificent visual history of Mexico. The Museo Nacional de Antropología is one of the great museums of the world, housing an extraordinary collection of pre-Columbian art and artefacts. The Casa Azul in Coyoacán, Frida Kahlo's home and studio, is one of Mexico's most moving cultural experiences. The restaurant scene in Mexico City has earned global recognition with Quintonil, Pujol and Enrique Olvera's various establishments placing the city firmly in the world's top ten food destinations. Teotihuacan, the extraordinary pre-Aztec pyramid city, is one hour by road.

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How to get there

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Airports
Mexico City Benito Juárez (MEX), Mexico City Felipe Ángeles (NLU)
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Rail
Buenavista
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Mexico City Benito Juárez Airport serves extensive domestic and international routes. The second airport Felipe Ángeles north of the city also serves major routes.

What to expect

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Museo Nacional de Antropología

One of the world's great museums housing an extraordinary pre-Columbian collection.

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Mexico City Dining

One of the world's top ten food cities with outstanding restaurants across every level.

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Casa Azul

Frida Kahlo's iconic home and studio in the beautiful Coyoacán neighbourhood.

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The Zócalo

One of the world's largest public squares flanked by Cathedral and National Palace.

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Teotihuacan

The extraordinary pyramid city of the Sun and Moon one hour from Mexico City.

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Diego Rivera Murals

Magnificent painted histories of Mexico across the National Palace and Bellas Artes.


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