Mexican Vacations Key Sites in Mexico City

It?s not just nature?s bounty and a rich history that makes Mexico City a
happening tourist destination; its countless tourist attractions also add
another reason to its popularity. From museums to archaeological sites,
historical buildings etc the Mexico City has it all. Come and read about
some key sights worth a visit during a vacation around the Mexico City.

The Plaza de la Constitucion or Zocalo

Considered as the main square of Mexico City?s historic center, the Plaza
de la Constitucion is the second largest public square of the world after
Moscow?s Red Square. Anyone visiting Mexico City can simply not avoid
visiting this heart of city. Be it the protests, festivals or events,
this site has witnessed it all in Mexico.

Cathedral Metropolitana

Built some 250 years ago, Cathedral Metropolitana presents a mixture of
architecture styles. Other than its beauty, the fact that like many other
historical buildings, this one too is slowly sinking into the ground
makes its all the more worth a visit. In 1990s, an extensive engineering
project was performed on this structure so that it sinks in the ground
uniformly.

Palacio Nacional

Having a perfect location towards the ease side of Zocalo, this one is a
government building that stores the federal treasury and national
archives. When you visit Palacio Nacional, make sure to have a look at
its main attraction called Diego Rivera?s mural?s, which depicts the rich
history of Mexico.

Museo Nacional de Antropologia

Museo Nacional de Antropologia has been dedicated to the cultural regions
of Mesoamerica. This museum is located in Chapultepec Park and is known
to house the most impressive collection of Mesoamerican artifacts. Don?t
miss watching the Aztec exhibit the popular Sun Stone at this museum.

Xochimilco

Enjoy riding on the beautifully colored boats along the canals at
Xochimilco or the ?floating gardens? of the Aztecs. This beautiful land
on the lake is a perfect place for those who wish to buy some Mexican
mementos from vendors on barges in the most reasonable prices.

Bacilica de Guadalupe

Basilica de Guadalupe is the most religious site of Mexico. Situated on a
hill that appeared to Juan Diego, this holy place is devoted to
Guadalupe, the patroness of Mexico and also an important national symbol.
When you visit this place, watch out for the mantle of Juan Diego with
her image.

Teotihuacan

Though located some 25 miles outside Mexico City, Teotihuacan is a
popular archaeological site of Mexico. Also referred to as ?the city of
the gods?, this place was once a huge urban center occupied by a major
population between 200 BC and 800 AD. Watch out for the Temple pf
Quetzalcoatl and climb the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon
from this place in Mexico.

Templo Mayor

Templo Mayor or the Great Temple is a temple dedicated to Tlaloc, the god
of rain in Mexico. This is a temple cum museum that exhibits a stunning
stone sculpture that showed an interesting scale model of the Mexico City
in the ancient times. This is a place of both religious as well as
archaeological relevance.