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Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City
Auditorio Nacional
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Ranked #71 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
This performance center features frequent concerts given by both international stars and Mexico's top musical artists.
Attraction type  Theatres; Zoos; Gardens
Distance  1204.2 miles from city centre
Pedro Coronel Museum (Museo de Pedro Coronel), Zacatecas
Ranked #72 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: This museum holds Coronel's diverse collection of art, which he denoted shortly before his death, and also is home to a... more » Owner description: This museum holds Coronel's diverse collection of art, which he denoted shortly before his death, and also is home to a 25,000-volume Mexican history library. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1511.9 miles from city centre
Piedra Herrada Sanctuary, Valle de Bravo
Piedra Herrada Sanctuary
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Ranked #73 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
A sanctuary for viewing Monarch Butterflies in central Mexico.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  1248.2 miles from city centre
Jardin de las Rosas, Morelia
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Ranked #74 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Gardens
Pozos de Mineral, Guanajuato
Pozos de Mineral
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Ranked #75 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Ghost Towns
Distance  1341.1 miles from city centre
Robert Brady Museum, Cuernavaca
Robert Brady Museum
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Ranked #76 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews

In the shadow of the Cathedral of Cuernavaca, the Casa de la Torre houses a unique collection of fine and decorative arts from all over the world. The visitor will enjoy a... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites
Cathedral, Zacatecas
Cathedral
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Ranked #77 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Formally known as Nuestra Senora de Asuncion, this 18th-century church is a leading example of Churrigueresque architecture.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1511.8 miles from city centre
The Aqueduct, Morelia
The Aqueduct
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Ranked #78 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
Built of stone in 1785, this Aqueduct with 253 arches is one of Morelia's biggest attractions.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Alhondiga de Granaditas, Guanajuato
Alhondiga de Granaditas
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Ranked #79 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 69 reviews

La Alhóndiga (al OHN dee gah) is a large, two-story stone structure near the Mercado Hidalgo. A huge stone plaza lies on one side, and a steep street along one side of that plaza... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1375.8 miles from city centre
Teleferico, Zacatecas
Teleferico
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Ranked #80 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
A 10-minute cable car ride between two small mountain peaks in the city's historic section.
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  1512.1 miles from city centre
Museo Soumaya, Mexico City
Museo Soumaya
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Ranked #81 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 85 reviews
Owner description: This museum explores the role of art and culture in human life and includes art by such luminaries as the French sculptor... more » Owner description: This museum explores the role of art and culture in human life and includes art by such luminaries as the French sculptor Rodin. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1201.0 miles from city centre
Aquarium of Veracruz, Veracruz
Aquarium of Veracruz
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Ranked #82 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 78 reviews
This impressive new aquarium is home to over 3,000 species of both local and international marine life.
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  1029.5 miles from city centre
Chapultepec Park, Mexico City
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Chapultepec Park
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Ranked #83 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 120 reviews
Owner description: This 1,600-acre bucolic park has enough activities to fill days at a time and is particularly popular among families with... more » Owner description: This 1,600-acre bucolic park has enough activities to fill days at a time and is particularly popular among families with children. « less
Attraction type  Parks; National Parks; Forests
Distance  1187.6 miles from city centre
UNAM Biblioteca central, Mexico City
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
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Ranked #84 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  1200.4 miles from city centre
Valle de Bravo
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
Valle de Bravo
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Ranked #85 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1200.8 miles from city centre
Parque Nacional Barranca del Cupatitzio, Uruapan
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
Parque Nacional Barranca del Cupatitzio
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Ranked #86 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Central University City Campus, Mexico City
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Central University City Campus
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Ranked #87 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews

Vast campus of the Autonomous University of Mexico City (UNAM), one of the country's best. Noted for its fine 20th century architecture, some buildings decorated with murals. Take... more »

Attraction type  Educational Sites; Architectural Buildings
The Cave of Swallows, San Luis Potosi
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
The Cave of Swallows
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Ranked #88 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  1403.1 miles from city centre
Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, Mexico City
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Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe
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Ranked #89 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 126 reviews
Owner description: This famous church, located on the site where an Indian claimed to have seen the Virgin of Guadalupe in 1531, contains an... more » Owner description: This famous church, located on the site where an Indian claimed to have seen the Virgin of Guadalupe in 1531, contains an image of her that is the most famous religious icon in all of Mexico. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  1202.0 miles from city centre
Parque de los Tecajetes, Xalapa
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
Parque de los Tecajetes
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Ranked #90 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  1084.0 miles from city centre
Museo de Guadalupe, Zacatecas
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
Museo de Guadalupe
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Ranked #91 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: Formerly known as the Museum of Viceregal Art, this early 18th-century convent located in Guadalupe, a small suburb of... more » Owner description: Formerly known as the Museum of Viceregal Art, this early 18th-century convent located in Guadalupe, a small suburb of Zacatecas, is now a museum with an impressive collection of religious art. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Religious Sites; Museums
Instituto Habla Hispana, San Miguel de Allende
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
Instituto Habla Hispana
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Ranked #92 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
One of the town's premier language schools.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1343.9 miles from city centre
Mina El Eden, Zacatecas
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
Mina El Eden
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Ranked #93 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Owner description: This closed mine, extremely prosperous in colonial times, offers tours of the old mining facilities and an underground... more » Owner description: This closed mine, extremely prosperous in colonial times, offers tours of the old mining facilities and an underground nightclub. « less
Attraction type  Mines
Distance  1512.0 miles from city centre
San Angel, Mexico City
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San Angel
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Ranked #94 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
This neighborhood is known for its narrow cobblestone streets and is an oasis in otherwise bustling Mexico City.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1201.2 miles from city centre
La Gruta, San Miguel de Allende
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
La Gruta
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Ranked #95 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews

La Gruta is the only hotspring directly on the San Miguel-Dolores road. Indoor and outdoor pools, grassy verges with recliners and a small cafe/restaurant on site. Admission... more »

Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1343.4 miles from city centre
Santa Clara del Cobre, Patzcuaro
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
Santa Clara del Cobre
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Ranked #96 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Town known for its copper craftsmanship.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1344.0 miles from city centre
Bosque de Chapultepec (Woods of Chapultepec), Mexico City
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
Bosque de Chapultepec (Woods of Chapultepec)
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Ranked #97 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Parks
Distance  1202.2 miles from city centre
El Charco del Ingenio, San Miguel de Allende
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
El Charco del Ingenio
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Ranked #98 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews

This 200-acre nature reserve has a variety of native vegetation and cacti. Click here to visit the excellent web site. Guided walks for a modest fee every Tuesday and Thursday at... more »

Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1343.3 miles from city centre
Parque Bicentenario, Queretaro
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
Parque Bicentenario
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Ranked #99 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Monumento al Pipila, Guanajuato
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
Monumento al Pipila
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Ranked #100 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 87 reviews

A great place to view Guanajuato, tickets (boletos) to ride the tram up to Monumento al Pipila are an inexpensive and worth every peso. The tram, seems safe,  lurched up the hill... more »

Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  1375.8 miles from city centre
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