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National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia), Mexico City
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National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia)
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Ranked #1 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 702 reviews

The National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec (Grasshopper) Park in Mexico City is one of the most extensive of its kind in the world.  There are numerous rooms that house... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Natural History Museums; Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  1203.7 miles from city centre
Rancho Xotolar, San Miguel de Allende
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Rancho Xotolar
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Ranked #2 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
Horseback Riding Excursions at the Real Country side of Mexico
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Distance  1344.2 miles from city centre
Spanish Language Institute, Cuernavaca
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Spanish Language Institute
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Ranked #3 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Owner description: SLI Spanish Language Institute is a professional language school devoted to quality and personal attention. It specializes in... more » Owner description: SLI Spanish Language Institute is a professional language school devoted to quality and personal attention. It specializes in the Spanish language and the culture of Latin America. The institute includes comfortable and attractive conference rooms, small group classrooms, free internet access, and a cafeteria. It is located in Cuernavaca, in Morelos state. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Laja Spa, San Miguel de Allende
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Laja Spa
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Ranked #4 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: At Laja spa we pay tribute to the abundant mexican river: Laja River. We use the concept of water as a cleanser, a purifier... more » Owner description: At Laja spa we pay tribute to the abundant mexican river: Laja River. We use the concept of water as a cleanser, a purifier and an approach to help energy flow throughout the house. This in conjunction with the mountainous area of San Miguel, which sits on a quartz mountain, truly amplifies the healing process. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Piramidi di Teotihuacan, Mexico City
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Piramidi di Teotihuacan
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Ranked #5 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 234 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Rosary Chapel (Capilla del Rosario), Puebla
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Rosary Chapel (Capilla del Rosario)
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Ranked #6 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
This extremely ornate 17th-century chapel is part of the Santo Domingo Church.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1137.7 miles from city centre
Castillo de Chapultepec, Mexico City
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Castillo de Chapultepec
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Ranked #7 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 302 reviews
Owner description: This 18th-century palace, known for its impressive gardens, served as the home of the Mexican President until 1939 and now... more » Owner description: This 18th-century palace, known for its impressive gardens, served as the home of the Mexican President until 1939 and now houses the famous Museo Nacional de Historia. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1205.1 miles from city centre
Anthropology Museum, Xalapa
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Anthropology Museum
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Ranked #8 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
This top-notch anthropology museum displays the diversity of Mexican cultures.
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1084.0 miles from city centre
Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City
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Palacio de Bellas Artes
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Ranked #9 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 325 reviews
This historic white marble building serves as both the city's top performance hall and an art museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Museums; Architectural Buildings; Educational Sites; Theatres; Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  1201.5 miles from city centre
Mask Museum, San Miguel de Allende
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Ranked #10 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Teotihuacan, San Juan Teotihuacan
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Teotihuacan
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Ranked #11 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 173 reviews
The Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon dominate the ruins of what was once the sixth largest city in the world.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; History Museums; Libraries; Historic Sites
Distance  1193.8 miles from city centre
El Tajin, Papantla
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
El Tajin
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Ranked #12 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
These extensive ruins give a glimpse into Totonac society at its height.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  1146.2 miles from city centre
Museo Dolores Olmedo Patino, Mexico City
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Museo Dolores Olmedo Patino
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Ranked #13 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 89 reviews

Upon the death of his wife, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera instructed  Dolores Olmedo Patino, his wealthy patron,  to purchase all the Kahlo paintings she could find.  Paying little... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  1194.7 miles from city centre
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, San Miguel de Allende
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel
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Ranked #14 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 64 reviews

Regarded as the symbol of San Miguel, this pastel pink and orange neo-Gothic confection dates from the late 19th century and is said to have been built by an indigenous stonemason... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Cathedral of Puebla (Catedral Basilica de Puebla), Puebla
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Cathedral of Puebla (Catedral Basilica de Puebla)
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Ranked #15 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 86 reviews
This huge baroque-style cathedral dominates the town's main square and is one of Puebla's most recognizable landmarks.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1133.9 miles from city centre
Museo Memoria y Tolerancia, Mexico City
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Museo Memoria y Tolerancia
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Ranked #16 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1201.7 miles from city centre
National Palace (Palacio Nacional), Mexico City
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National Palace (Palacio Nacional)
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Ranked #17 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 287 reviews
Owner description: This historic building was once occupied by Hernán Cortés, the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztecs, and includes a... more » Owner description: This historic building was once occupied by Hernán Cortés, the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztecs, and includes a famous panoramic mural of Mexican history by Diego Rivera. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Government Buildings; Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  1200.9 miles from city centre
Sazon, San Miguel de Allende
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Sazon
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Ranked #18 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Owner description: Sazón is San Miguel de Allende’s premier tabletop store and cooking school, housed in a magnificent 18th century casa in the... more » Owner description: Sazón is San Miguel de Allende’s premier tabletop store and cooking school, housed in a magnificent 18th century casa in the heart of this charming colonial town in the highlands of central Mexico. Sazón is the cooking school of Hotel Casa de Sierra Nevada, and is open to everyone, not only guests of the hotel. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Museo de Arte Popular, Mexico City
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Museo de Arte Popular
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Ranked #19 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 41 reviews

One of the newer museums opened to revive the historic centre and housed in a former art deco fire station. Well-displayed tribute to Mexico's exuberant folk and popular arts and... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1201.8 miles from city centre
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, Mexico City
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Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
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Ranked #20 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 87 reviews

The company used to be based at the Bellas Artes theatre in Mexico City, but now performs at various venues around town. Go here for details and schedule: www.balletamalia.... more »

Attraction type  Ballets
Distance  1201.7 miles from city centre
Edificio de Correos, Mexico City
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Edificio de Correos
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Ranked #21 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Speciality Museums; Government Buildings
Sense, A Rosewood Spa, San Miguel de Allende
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Sense, A Rosewood Spa
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Ranked #22 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: Sense, A Rosewood Spa® is a world-class sanctuary offering respite and rejuvenation for body, mind and spirit. Fusing proven... more » Owner description: Sense, A Rosewood Spa® is a world-class sanctuary offering respite and rejuvenation for body, mind and spirit. Fusing proven techniques and products from around the world with local healing traditions and indigenous ingredients, the spa presents a full range of therapies, treatments, massage and skin care services that are as unique as they are indulgent. Sense Spa offers separate facilities for men and women featuring sauna, steam and an array of thoughtful amenities as well as a world class gym and exercise area. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Juarez Theater (Teatro Juarez), Guanajuato
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Juarez Theater (Teatro Juarez)
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Ranked #23 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 84 reviews
Owner description: This early 20th-century building is part Moorish, part Roman and part Greek and is one of the city's more noticeable... more » Owner description: This early 20th-century building is part Moorish, part Roman and part Greek and is one of the city's more noticeable landmarks. « less
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1375.4 miles from city centre
Paseo por el Centro Historico, Mexico City
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Paseo por el Centro Historico
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Ranked #24 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 93 reviews
Ride a tram or simply walk through this area in the center of the city with its interesting historic buildings.
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City
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Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso
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Ranked #25 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews

Founded as a Jesuit College, it became the Escuela Normal after the revolution. A baroque building, and one of the first to be decorated with murals by Rivera and Orozco in the... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1201.0 miles from city centre
Coyoacan, Mexico City
As featured in Mexico City off the beaten path
Coyoacan
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Ranked #26 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 240 reviews
Owner description: Coyoacan, a former village and now one of the 16 boroughs of Mexico City, is a historic center. It is a popular place to... more » Owner description: Coyoacan, a former village and now one of the 16 boroughs of Mexico City, is a historic center. It is a popular place to visit, especially on weekends, because many of the original layouts, plazas and narrow streets have been preserved and date from the 16th to the early 20th centuries. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1199.7 miles from city centre
Franz Mayer Museum (Museo Franz Mayer), Mexico City
As featured in Mexico City off the beaten path
Franz Mayer Museum (Museo Franz Mayer)
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Ranked #27 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Located in a 16th-century Spanish hospital, this museum features a large collection of colonial art.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  1201.8 miles from city centre
Museo Mural Diego Rivera, Mexico City
As featured in Mexico City off the beaten path
Museo Mural Diego Rivera
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Ranked #28 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Mexican artist Diego Rivera's most famous mural, "Dream of a Sunday afternoon in the Alameda", is housed in this museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1201.9 miles from city centre
Jardin de la Union, Guanajuato
As featured in Mexico City off the beaten path
Jardin de la Union
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Ranked #29 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
This popular plaza is the center of social activity in the city.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1375.4 miles from city centre
Canada de la Virgen, S.P.R. de R.L., San Miguel de Allende
As featured in Mexico City off the beaten path
Canada de la Virgen, S.P.R. de R.L.
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Ranked #30 of 719 Attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews

Santuario Canada de la Virgin. Get in touch with nature - espace the cafe life of San Miguel!  A little promoted but wonderful slow paced, huge nature reservation run by an... more »

Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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