What to do in Mexico City?

1. The Palacio Nacional

Category: Cultural

Description: Once designated as the residence par excellence for Aztec kings, the Palacio Nacional is today the place where all important administrative instructions of the city take place. So, to better understand how Mexican executive power works, why not take a quick tour of this illustrious residence? If you arrive in early September, know that every 15th of the ninth month of the year, a ceremony takes place at the Palacio Nacional to celebrate the country's independence. A beautiful spectacle to admire, which is the pride of the Mexican people. You can also lay eyes on some of the most beautiful murals by painter Diego Rivera. Open every day Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, and Sunday from 10am to 3pm, the Palacio Nacional is located at Plaza de la Constitución.

2. Visit Xochimilco and its floating gardens

Category: €€/Cultural/Sports

Description: How about taking some time for yourself and strolling in a colorful place, straight out of a fairy tale? The one affectionately nicknamed "Mexican Venice" is actually one of Mexico City's liveliest neighborhoods, Xochimilco. In a rainbow of colors, you'll be happy to discover traditional mariachi songs, in a mix of festivities and traditions imbued with the pre-Hispanic and colonial era. In addition to walking and engaging in various physical activities, you can take a tour of the mythical floating gardens: in a colorful boat called trajineras, you can taste good spicy Mexican food, and thus pass through the city's various canals. An ideal activity to enjoy while visiting the city with family! In the heart of Mexico City, embark on an unforgettable adventure.

3. The Templo Mayor

Category: €€/Cultural

Description: A stop at what was once the very heart of ancient Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, is mandatory. The Templo Mayor was recently discovered in 1978, and since then, has not ceased to raise questions as well as a wave of curiosity among historians, archaeologists, other experts, and of course tourists from the four corners of the world. It's a place whose magnetic aura intoxicates us, you'll find a lot of information about how the Aztecs lived at the time, with nearly 7,000 objects! Among others, it holds a sculpture of the goddess Coyolxauhqui made in circular stone with materials from the era. Moreover, you'll find a model representing the temple during the Aztec era, images that will remain forever engraved in your memory. Open from 9am to 5pm every day, the Templo Mayor is located northeast of the Zócalo.

4. Teotihuacan

Category: €€/Cultural/Unusual

Description: Here is undoubtedly the most important archaeological site if you ever decide to set foot in Mexico City! Teotihuacan was once one of the largest cities in Mesoamerica. Its name can be translated as "House of the Gods" or "Place where men became gods," the city had about 200,000 inhabitants (more than Ancient Rome, just to give you an idea!). It was founded and occupied during the 1st and 7th centuries, it houses temples, pyramids, and palaces, which reveal how people lived at the time, and what they aspired to. Declared a UNESCO Heritage site, many mysteries surround the city, and make its worldwide reputation. For example: Who was behind its construction, and what could have caused its collapse? We'll let you take a look, maybe you'll find answers! Located about 50 kilometers from Mexico City, it's possible to visit the city from 9am to 5pm, every day.

5. Visit neighborhoods and explore various markets

Category: €€/Cultural/Gastronomic

Description: Everywhere you stroll, you'll be conquered by the smells and flavors that escape from small food stands where merchants give free rein to all their culinary art. Fajitas, burritos, sweet specialties, exotic fruit juices... You'll be spoiled for choice! On top of that, the mythical mercados, which are nothing other than colorful markets with a whole panoply of fantastical objects await you, ready to open their arms! You'll find plenty of souvenirs to bring home, it will be the perfect opportunity for you to get acquainted with local Mexican art that resembles no other. We highly recommend you visit the Ciudadela market, a colorful and welcoming place that will make you quiver with joy! It opens from 10am to 7pm every day, and is located near Balderas, in Centro Cuauhtémoc.

6. The Museo de Arte Popular

Category: €€/Cultural

Description:You can notice it from afar just by its incredible building as well as its impressive architecture. The Museo de Arte Popular constitutes a high place of art that every good visitor must enter once they arrive in Mexico City. This place contains nearly 2,600 pieces, all related to Mexican popular art: pottery, sculptures, glass, paper... It's by far one of the most important museums to better understand the city's history. Inaugurated very recently in 2006, while promoting and preserving Mexican craftsmanship, you can discover objects from daily life, and others from various ethnic groups. Located right in front of Alameda Central, the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 6pm, we wish you a good visit!