Mexico city, Mexico » Entertainment » Attractions
Mexico City has many attractions to explore with its long and fascinating past, an intriguing present and an exciting future. The city is divided into 16 delegaciones ie.boroughs, which are in turn subdivided into colonias (neighborhoods). Old towns like Coyoacán, San Angel and Tlalpan got merged into the urban sprawl, which are still preserving their originality.
Alameda Central:
This is the oldest and largest attraction of the city. Now a Park, originally it was used as an Aztec marketplace and execution site during the Spanish Inquisition. It has a Palacio de Bellas Artes i.e. Palace of Fine Arts on the eastern side. This palace houses a concert hall, museum and a theatre. It also has the mural painted by Diego Rivera that is located in close proximity.
Address: Avenida Juarez, Mexico City, Mexico
Catedral Metropolitana:
This is the oldest and largest cathedral in Latin America. The construction of this cathedral started in the 16th century and it portrays a medley of baroque and neoclassical touches. This superb historic attraction has four identical domes with a row of supporting columns, as well as innumerable paintings and altarpieces.
Address: Plaza de Mayo, Zocalo, Mexico City, Mexico.
Tel.: +52 55 5512 9467
Plaza de las Tres Culturas:
This plaza gives an idea about the fusion of three different cultures in Mexico situated at a single spot. Attracting many tourists, this plaza signifies a mixture of Aztec, Spanish and contemporary Mexican architecture. It has the ruins of an Aztec ceremonial site, the Santiago Tlatelolco Church, built in 1609 and the Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco College built in 1535.
Address: Lazaro Cardenas and Flores Magon, Centro Historico, Mexico City, Mexico.
Arena Mexico:
The venue is famous for Lucha libre, which is commonly known as Mexican free wrestling. It is mostly an entertaining show rather than a sport, but it is very popular among tourists. This loud and rowdy wrestling provides a lot of excitement for the spectators. The wrestlers wear comic masks and dresses to make it more light-hearted. The place is very close to Zona Rosa and Avenida Insurgentes.
Address: 189 Calle Dr. Lavista, Col. Doctores, Mexico City, 06720
Tel.: +52 55 5588 0385
Temple Mayor:
This is an archaeological site of Mexico City located in the Zocalo next to the Catedral Metropolitana. The remains of this ancient temple were found in 1978. This is an amazing archaeological discovery of the city which has been turned into a big archaeological attraction, including a museum.
Address: Seminario 8, Plaza de la Constitucion, Mexico City, Mexico.
Tel.: +52 55 5542 0606
Zocalo:
Zocalo square is also known as the Plaza de la Constitution, located in the Centro Historico district. This often crowded attraction is mainly used for rallies, protests, ceremonies, celebrations and other festive events. It has the Catedral Metropolitana on the north side and Federal Treasury and National archives on the eastern side. It is the main center of attraction on the occasion of “independence day”, 16th September every year.
Address: Plaza de la Constitucion, Centro Historico, Mexico City, Mexico.
La Feria de Chapultepec:
This is a children's amusement park. It is one of the most popular venues amongst the Mexican children. The park features the first roller-coaster in the country, an absolute must for those seeking a quick thrill! It also offers many attractions at reasonable prices. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Address: Segunda seccion del Bosque de Chapultepec, Chapultepec Polanco, Mexico City, D.F. 11100
Tel.: +52 55 5230 2121
Angel de la Independencia:
It is also commonly known as el Angel. The official name of this Angel of Independence is Columna de la Independencia. This symbol of victory is situated on a roundabout over Paseo de la Reforma in downtown Mexico City. It was under construction between 1902 and 1910. It is a famous landmark of the city and a gathering place for celebrations amongst Mexican City people.
Address: Paseo de la Reforma y Florencia, Colonia Juarez, Mexico City, D.F. 06600
Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe:
This is the holiest place of Catholicism in the America. This holiest church is built on the site where an Indian named Juan Diego claimed to have seen a vision of a beautiful lady in a blue mantle in 1531. It has become the destination for the yearly celebration on the 12th of December for the pilgrims.
Address: Calzada de los Misterios y Paseo Zumarraga, Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, D.F. 07050
Tel.: +52 55 5577 6022
