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What to see and do in Mexico City
Chapultepec and Tenochtitlan in visits with independent entrances.
Dedicate time to Anthropology and the Castle in the Chapultepec area and organize another day for the Templo Mayor next to the Zócalo. The distances and traffic of the capital require margin between visits; The three venues have different admissions.
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What to visit in Mexico City · museums and history
PLACES AND EXPERIENCES
What to do in Mexico City · museums and history
museum
National Museum of Anthropology
The archeology and ethnography collections allow you to learn about different cultures of Mexico. The Chapultepec museum is worth a visit with time to choose rooms, without trying to see everything in a hurry.
Activities for your visit
- Explore the open archaeological rooms.
- Know expressions of the peoples and cultures of Mexico.
Tips for this place
- Choose the rooms that interest you most.
- Check the admission conditions for your category.
Reserve your ticket to the National Museum of Anthropology on the official INAH portal and choose the correct date and category. Its entrance is independent of the Chapultepec Castle and the Templo Mayor.
Reference sources and location
Approximate reference of the place according to its official location; it does not identify the entrance, a navigation route or barrier-free access.
Reference coordinates: 19.426, -99.1863.
history
Chapultepec Castle · National Museum of History
At the top of Chapultepec Hill, the museum combines rooms on the history of Mexico and spaces of the Alcázar. Its terraces and gardens are part of the route when they are enabled.
Activities for your visit
- Tour the open historical rooms.
- Get to know the visitable spaces of the Alcázar.
Tips for this place
- Prepare the climb from the forest according to your mobility.
- The museum is closed on Mondays, including holidays.
Reserve the entrance to the National Museum of History in Chapultepec Castle through the official INAH portal; Select the correct date and category. Entering Chapultepec Forest does not include the museum.
Reference sources and location
Approximate reference of the place according to its official location; it does not identify the entrance, a navigation route or barrier-free access.
Reference coordinates: 19.4205, -99.1817.
heritage
Templo Mayor · archaeological zone and museum
Next to the Zócalo, vestiges of the Mexico-Tenochtitlan ceremonial site are preserved. The museum helps interpret the findings and history of the Mexica city.
Activities for your visit
- Tour the enabled archaeological areas.
- Get to know the rooms and pieces of the museum.
Tips for this place
- Respect paths and cordoned off areas.
- Distinguish this museum from the other venues in the Historic Center.
Reserve the Templo Mayor set on the official INAH portal for your date and category. A walk through the Zócalo or outside does not replace entry to the museum and the archaeological zone.
Reference sources and location
Approximate reference of the place according to its official location; it does not identify the entrance, a navigation route or barrier-free access.
Reference coordinates: 19.4346, -99.1319.
A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF
3-day itinerary in Mexico City · museums and history
- Day 1
National Museum of Anthropology
Select the rooms that interest you and dedicate the day to the museum and its surroundings.
- Day 2
Chapultepec Castle
Prepare for the climb and visit the open areas of the National History Museum.
- Day 3
Main Temple and Historic Center
Organize the transfer to the Zócalo and enter the archaeological site with your own ticket.
Tips for visiting Mexico City · museums and history
- Reserve time to choose rooms without rushing through them.
- Confirm the opening days of each museum before setting the route.
LOCAL FLAVORS
What to eat in Mexico City · museums and history
Six flavors to explore Mexico: tacos al pastor, mole poblano, Oaxacan tlayudas, cochinita pibil, birria from Jalisco and fish tacos from Baja. Each guide highlights their regional cuisine; Photos identify your location where indicated and do not represent a recommended restaurant.
Mexico City and taquerias in the country
Tacos al pastor
Small tortillas with marinated pork sliced from a trompo (vertical rotisserie). They are usually topped with onion, cilantro, salsa and, depending on the taqueria, pineapple. They are one of the best-known flavors of Mexico City's street food and are also found in many other Mexican destinations.
Reference: Mexico City Tourism · Street Food
Sources to prepare your visit
- INAH · National Museum of Anthropology
- National Museum of History · visiting information
- INAH · Templo Mayor Museum
Reference location: INAH · National Museum of Anthropology.
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