Beautiful and worth a visit!!…read more Incline to enter the castle was something else so be sure to take your time and wear comfy shoes!

The castle is nice with a huge balcony area overlooking Mexico City…read more The inside was good but if you have been to other castles in Europe then this won't impressed you. It has a very nice stained glass window and that one is very impressive. We bought fast lane tickets online , which is not necessary. You can surely buy at the door and it's cheaper The castle is not

From 1934-2018, Los Pinos was the official residence and office of the President of Mexico. It…read morebegan with President Lázaro Cárdenas - a left-wing economic nationalist - who didn't want to use the Castle of Chapultepec as his residence and office. After him, thirteen of the next fourteen Presidents used Los Pinos as their residence/office, building a new building or moving into one built for a former president. In 2018, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador chose to move the presidential residence and offices to the National Palace and open Los Pinos to the public. I visited with my Spanish class last week when I was in Mexico City. We walked around the area and entered two of the Los Pinos homes. One (Museo Casa Presidencial Lázaro Cárdenas) serves as a museum dedicated to President Lázaro Cárdenas, who remains a very popular president. I enjoyed walking around the museum and learning about him. We also walked into Complejo Cultural de Los Pinos, a former presidential home that is now being used as an art gallery and events space. On the grounds there is also a little cafe (Passmar), bathrooms, other small museums, and some shops. What I enjoyed most was just the gorgeous grounds. It was incredibly green, and I took a leisurely walk through the property, taking in the statues of Mexican Presidents and other dignitaries. I'm not sure if many foreign tourists visit Los Pinos (it didn't seem very busy), since it's in the far corner of Section 1 of Chapultepec, but it's very accessible from the Constituyentes metro station and close to other attractions in the park or in nearby neighborhoods (Casa Estudio Luis Barragán and other Barragán properties, Museo del Cárcamo de Dolores, and more). Worth a stop if you're nearby, are interested in Mexican presidential/political history, or are looking for a pretty place to stretch your legs!

Quick background: This was the official residence of the Mexican president, and likely will be the…read moreofficial residence of the next Mexican president (to be elected in 2024). But the current far-left leader, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, decided he wanted to maintain his own residence and turn this palace into a cultural center, open free to the public. (He also decommissioned the presidential plane back to Boeing, reduced the size of his own protection detail and opted to continue to use his Volkswagen Jetta as his main mode of transportation, but that's his prerogative). Located in the famous Bosque de Chapultepec, this attraction is worth a stop. If nothing else, it won't cost you anything except about an hour of your time. While the rooms are now empty, some pretty cool artwork remains, though I'm unsure whether this is artwork left behind from the Pena Nieto administration or whether that left with him. Either way, the place is very nice, but certainly not overly impressive considering this is where presidents lived.

The Ángel de la Independencia is one of the most iconic landmarks of Mexico City, representing…read moreMexico's independence from Spain. It's a tall column with a gold statue of the Greek goddess Nike on top. It's located in the middle of a roundabout of Paseo de la Reforma, one of the city's most popular streets. There are steps at the base and you'll often find people just sitting there hanging out.

An icon of the city and a truly must see-I mean really would you leave NYC without seeing the…read moreStatue of Liberty or leave Paris with visiting the Eiffel Tower?Well you can't leave Mexico City without visiting this beautiful statue. It's located pretty close to Chapultepec Park,in fact you can see the statue from the main entrance to the park-it's a short walk to this statue. When you get to the park they direct traffic so that pedestrians can walk up to the statue and sit on the steps below it,be sure to follow traffic laws though as it's a crazy busy intersection and would hate for anyone to get hit by a car trying to get to the statue. That's all-if u find yourself in Mexico City-get yourself to this statue-it's a beauty.

If you are a Diego Riviera fan this is a must see while you're in Mexico City! At the Palacio…read moreNational you will see his largest and most comprehensive collection of murals. if I remember my tour guides speech correctly, this has 100 of his murals that took him five years of his life. Each mural depicts different ways of life at that time. The murals themselves are studied. All the colors of muted but vibrant. The colors are not vegetable that is, but actual oil put onto wet plaster. As a plaster dried, it locked in the color which has remained all these years. The interiors have multiple courtyards that are very relaxing. .. it is a very peaceful place. If you want or plan to see all the murals, I suggest you plan for at least a few hours. There's multiple levels and as I mentioned at least 100 murals of Diego's alone, as well as multiple other murals done by others.

An absolute must to see the amazing and jaw dropping work of Diego Rivera. You'll need to make…read morereservations for a mandatory guided tour.

This marvelous fountain is definitely something to check out if you are new to the city. I came…read morehere today and was amazed at its grandjure. Ot was pretty interesting to read that it took a couple of sculptures 15 years to produce this work of art. It appears to be a lion drawn carriage with a famous person riding at the top. It's also obvious to see that the city has put a lot of effort into maintaining the sculpture that is at least 25 feet tall. The landscape surrounding the fountain, as well as, the park surrounding have been kept up very well. I did not see very many places for visitors to sit however. Moreover, there are not a lot of tress, so bring your sunblock. The circle to access the park and fountain is also very busy with cars, and there is no real marked crosswalk, so be careful because the cars don't slow down. I would characterize this monument as a must-see!

La Fuente de Cibeles (The Fountain of Cybele) is a bronze statue at the center of a traffic circle…read morein Roma Norte (where where Oaxaca, Durango, Medellín and El Oro streets converge). The statue - a replica of the fountain located in the Plaza de Cibeles in Madrid - was installed in Roma in 1980 and is a symbol of brotherhood between Spain and Mexico. We met a walking tour in front of the fountain last week and arrived a bit early to take in the sight of it. It's quite beautiful with gorgeous landscaping around its base. It's not a bad place to sit on a bench and people watch, and it's worth walking a few minutes out of your way to see it! One of CDMX's many fountains, monument, and statues that are worth a visit!

As I'm watching the World Cup from my cozy confines back in Sacramento-I see the FIFA Fanfest in…read moreMexico City happening at the Zocalo with over 50k fans packed in the Zocalo watching on big screens their beloved home team Mexico open the World Cup 2026. During my visit to Mexico City earlier this year,I really enjoyed visiting the Zocalo.Its kind of Mexico City's version of Times Square in that it's used as a central location for many events that happen in the city-While also housing the Capital Building where the Mexican President works at on a daily basis. It also houses one of the most historic cathedrals in all of Mexico City.This church is a true must visit for anyone who spends any time in Mexico City. There are also many restaurants and bars surrounding the Zocalo-though be warned,it's pretty much a tourist trap and you will be price gouged at most of those restaurants in the Zocalo area. I remember during my trip we visited the Zocalo almost every day and the trippy part was how much it changed day to day.That trait also reminded me of Time Square-You go to bed with it looking one way and wake up and it's something else-that happens a lot at the Zocalo. Two really good memories standout about the Zocalo during my visit,The first was I got to witness firsthand the ceremony of the military taking the huge Mexican Flag down that is located in the center of the Zocalo-It's like a whole ceremony that is used to take it down each evening and felt very lucky to have been there at the right time to witness it.The ceremony starts at 6pm local time each evening-it's pretty awesome.Its free to attend and I highly recommend it. The second memory I had was I was at the Zocalo the morning that Shakira was giving her free concert at the Zocalo in Mexico City-so I got to witness for a few days watching them setup for the concert and it was a massive project-the concert later that evening set an attendance record for the Zocalo as an estimated 400k people were in attendance for the free concert. That's the kid of things that randomly happen at the Zocalo-it's a very special place and a must-visit for anyone visiting the beautiful Mexico City.

The square itself is amazing, and the history is even more so. And while the square is a great…read moreplace to walk around and there is always something happing, it's great to go to the walking street and check out all the shops. But the people watching is the best. There are many souvenir shops around and it's worth going into the churches. One could easily spend a couple of hours here, more if you find a bar and have a nice, cool drink.

Area in close walking distance to the Frida Kahlo Museum, and the renowned churro place…read more We left the hotel early, got dropped off with one hour before our ticket admitting us in so we walked to a Panera that Doc spotted on the ride there. We entered a church, had lunch in the area and did some shopping. Doc bought a bracelet I liked from a vendor and a T-shirt from a man across the street from the museum for me. I bought some bracelets and pouches from a man on the street. He could speak English and said his family was Aztec. He made the bracelets and his grandmother made the pouches. Many locals with their dogs and tourists were enjoying the nice warm weather. We saw people being blessed with special smoke or sage. Many shops and eateries on nice streets. There was one two story restaurant that looked very pretty and romantic with couples eating on the outdoor balcony.

Fun, lively area! Came on a Sunday and there were tons of people outs and about…read more Pros: -many restaurants to choose from -vendors galore where you can buy souvenirs -there are a few free Wi-Fi spots in this area -we saw performers dancing near the church Cons: -none

I've spent so much time here over the years, and my office is right across the street! I also live…read morefairly closeby six months out of the year, so you could say that this is my neighborhood. The first time that I was really introduced to this place was when Brittany Spears had a co cert here many years ago. They have wonderful shows and events here all year round. What my girlfriend and I enjoy most are the almost nightly dance get togethers in one of the side pod sections. It's just great and a lot of fun for a foreigner who didn't grow up in Mexico. Today's event was a commemoration and the military band honoring a high ranking leader. Starting tomorrow I will return to the office here, because after my first ten days back here, vacation time is over. Kinda sorta!

The place itself is mostly not a museum but more of a place where you can see the city. The views…read morefrom up there were spectacular, worth the price of admission, even though I thought this place was overpriced . The staff was kinda rude and seemed bothered if you dared asked any questions. They were not that nice most of them but not all of them . The place where Pancho Villa is buried is not accesible which is kinda weird considering they push this place as the place where you can see where he's buried . Worth coming to , overpriced , staff is mostly rude . Check it out .