Downtown Mexico City is one of the main travel destinations for cultural tourism in the country. Perhaps its greatest recognition is its declaration as one of the World’s Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 2007. Some of the nation’s most prized cultural treasures and true gems of architecture in the area. It has approximately 1,500 buildings, including temples, 13 museums, theaters and cultural centers. and 78 gardens and squares. The delimited area is 668 blocks over 9.7 km2. Sites of interest: Palacio de Bellas Artes Zócalo Catedral Metropolitana Edificio de correos Sanborns de los azulejos Azul histórico (restaurante) AMONG OTHERS
Coyoacán is a neighborhood full of history, culture and legends. Located in the south of the City, offering a variety of restaurants, museums, gardens and churches. Sites of interest: Museo de frida Kahlo Ex convento e iglesia de San Juan Bautista Mercado de Coyoacán Jardines de Coyoacán Mercado de artesanías Iglesia “La Conchita”
With its cobbled stone streets, San Ángel has a lot to offer, including typical Mexican architecture, arts and crafts, a variety of delicious restaurants and exclusive shops, all in the same area. Sites of interest: Bazar del sábado Iglesia de San Jacinto Restaurante San Angel Inn
Famous brands from around the world and international luxury restaurants line the principal avenue of the area: Presidente Mazaryk. The tree-covered streets host neo-colonial mansions and luxury apartments. The north of the area, New Polanco, features buildings and houses with modern Architecture that include the futuristic Soumaya museum, which holds a big collection of Rodin sculptures and one of the biggest aquariums in Latin America.
Recomendations June is a rainy month Mornings and nights can be chilly 1.- Do not take a cab on the street; it’s better to take an Uber 2.- Try to avoid sight-seeing alone. 3.- Don’t bring valuable items such as jewelry. 4.- Make sure you hang on to your migration form, as you will need it when you leave the country. 5.- If you use an ATM, it’s better to use ones inside of malls or hotels. 6.- Tap water is not potable. 7.- Some museums are closed on Mondays. 8.- Some museums are free on Sundays