If you're only going to visit one place in Mexico City-I feel the Museum of Anthropology has to be…read morea top 2 or 3 contenders of must-visit spots. It truly is an incredible place-let me tell you why. When we planned our trip to Mexico City,the one place I wanted to visit was all the famous taco shops-what can I say,I'm a simple man. The wife though,a native of Mexico and much more classy and refined person than I am,insisted that the number one place we had to visit on our trip to Mexico City was this historic museum. She was right of course. I was thinking that we would go there,spend an hour or two looking at some old statues and ruins and be on our way to the next Mexico City taco adventure.Boy was I wrong,she had earmarked an entire morning and afternoon for our visit to the museum and it wasn't enough. This place didn't seem like much from the outside but once you got in,it was truly mind blowing.It's a really big museum,covering in excess of 10 acres. The museum is split into 23 galleries exploring all five major eras in Mexico history starting with the Prehistoric period dating back to 10,000 BC all the way up to Modern Indigenous Mexico which runs from around 1500 to present. This museum covers an enormous amount of time in Mexico's history. Some of the true highlights from my visit. -The Aztec Sun Stone-most likely the most famous piece of Mexico's history. -The Olmec Colossal Heads-Truly breath taking works,visually stunning. -The Maya Galleries-A true display of how advanced the Mayan people were in science,engineering & art. -The Aztec Hall-easily my favorite gallery,the Aztec people were so advanced of a society and this hall does it best to show you all the ways that they were-a must-see exhibit. -The Umbrella Fountain-this sits in the middle of the main courtyard and truly is one of the great works of architecture Mexico has ever produced-it's so cool to see! The museum is located in the heart of Chapultepec Park,so be sure when going to the museum,your driver drops you off at the correct side of the park or else you will be in for a very long walk to the museum. The museum does have a pretty extensive gift shop,so if one is so inclined, it's very easy to find a souvenir or two to bring home. This review has barely scratched the surface of what you are going to experience when you visit this amazing museum,I truly hope if you ever find yourself in Mexico City,you are lucky enough to visit this truly amazing place.

I don't think I have ever been to a museum and whole heartedly enjoyed the exhibits. Comparing free…read moreor low admissions places, the exhibits featured here were a super eye wowing curated experience. From the large pieces to the the colorful cultural ones, I really enjoyed the experience. It was nearing the afternoon and this place was vast enough to exhaust us to which caffeine was highly needed. Going on the weekend will have you queue in the entrance, ticketing, bag check-in, and gift shop lines for a little bit.

The museum was OK nothing amazing The inside of the Palacio…read morewasnt impressive neither. The outside was under renovation for FIFA event so it looks horrible It has a lot of modern art works. I personally didn't like it too much.

So when planning this trip to Mexico City-the wifey kept saying how she wanted to make sure we went…read moreto some Bellas Artes place that I had never heard of-so on our 1st unplanned day of the trip-I grabbed an Uber and we headed straight for Palacio de Bellas Artes. As soon as I saw the place I could instantly see why she was so excited.This place is a gorgeous majestic building. It's located right next to a very large park,Alameda Central and very close to the Zocalo. It's a very busy part of town-so be prepared for crowds outside of the building. Once inside it's a lot less crowded and this beautiful building is just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. One thing I did not know about this beautiful art museum is that it is also Mexico City's most famous performing arts center as well. My wife told me about a very famous Juan Gabriel concert that was held there in the 90s.Through the years most of the most famous artists in Mexico have performed at Bellas Artes. Today we are here for the art as this is Mexico City's most famous art museum and after walking thru all 4 floors of the museum,one can definitely see why. Diego Rivera's most famous murals are housed in this museum and they are truly breathtaking.I truly felt proud of my Mexican heritage upon seeing these amazing works of art. Jose Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros have many of their most famous pieces at this museum as well. Anyone looking for Frida Kahlo work though will be disappointed as her work is not permanently featured at this museum. Cost for admission to this museum is 95 Pesos Tuesday thru Saturday and free admission for everyone on Sundays.They are closed on Mondays. In closing,I 100% recommend all visitors to the amazing Mexico City's must make Palacio De Bellas Artes a must-visit destination.It is truly a gem of the city and one of the most memorable experiences the city has to offer.

This was such an amazing find. We were finishing up our Eat Mexico street food tour, and we had…read morebeen visiting with our tour guide, Sofia. When she heard my husband had been a professional organic farmer and gardener, and our tour was ending just across the street, she sent us here. We were amazed to find this amazing urban collective in the middle of Roma. The giant tower you see in my pictures if made of water bottles. There are numerous yurts, pavilions, fire pits, rain collection systems, gardens, and so so much more throughout the large area. When we were there, in the late afternoon, a group of people were building a large pavilion, a few college age folks presided over a small group of school age children, a preschool age group was just finishing up, and people were beginning to arrive for a composting class. It was amazing to learn a little bit about the story of the place, the area purchased by local residents after it had been turned into a dump after the earthquake in 1985. They restored the area and made it what they wanted, an amazing area in the very heart of CDMX. It was also so cool that we could just wander in, walk around, and no one minded or cared. Everyone seemed to be happy, pleasant, and working toward some cool project. It seemed very utopian and I'm sure that's what they are going for. Thanks for letting us come in and check it out.

Worth putting on your itinerary for CDMX. Love the architecture of this beautiful castle. The…read moreentrance de for foreigner is $210 pesos (~$10 USD). You can pay at the kiosk and not have to wait in line. To get to the castle, you will have to walk to the top of the hill. CDMX has a much higher elevation than where we're from so you feel altitude sickness particularly when walking up the steps. Recommend to bring some shades as it does get hot when the sun is out. Amazing views, overlooking the city. You can take your time exploring the inside of the castle and the garden area. It wasn't too crowded when we were here or didn't feel like it since it's pretty big.

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

Visiting Mexico City? You may want to consider seeing a lucha libre match…read more Wrestling in Mexico really is a whole story and show that is so vastly different from the US. I miss the golden days of wrestling in the 1980's in the US with Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage and Andre the Giant with their personas and storylines. It was a soap opera but with wrestling. I also loved the GLOW (gorgeous ladies of wrestling... does anyone remember Big Bad Mama?) and their storylines too. Well wrestling in Mexico brings me back to those times. There are a few arenas where you could go to watch live wrestling but at Arena Mexico, they have the most matches offered during the week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays). I knew I wanted to see a lucha match, which ended up being one of the biggest highlights of our trip. You can purchase tickets on Ticket Master but it is actually a little cheaper if you purchase it at the box office on the day of. We arrived right when the match started and there were still plenty of seats to choose from. But if you wish to sit in the first few rows, then you have to purchase that online because those tickets sell out fast. But be forewarned that not only objects that could be thrown at the audience in those few rows, but also wrestlers too (but you get the best view for photos and video). Because i wanted to sit further back (although my husband wished we sat in the front row, lol), we were fine with just buying those tickets same day. Anyways, we had such a great time. It was nice to see that there were a lot of locals in the audience and they would chant certain phrases or scream out to the wrestlers that were seen as the villains and also booed. We came on a Tuesday for the 7:30 pm match. After purchasing the tickets, we had to get in line to get pat down. For the most part, women will be lightly pat down by women and men will pat down men. To make the process easier, I just brought my cell phone and cash in my pocket. I left my purse at home. Please note that outside food and beverages are not allowed inside. On the day we visited, the whole show of matches lasted about 2.5 hours. You can purchase food at the concession counters or you can also purchase food from the multiple vendors walking around and selling food and alcohol. My husband and I ended up grabbing tacos very close by afterwards (please note that there are multiple vendors outside selling luchador masks and other memorabilia which we also purchased some items. You can also come early to shop too. But you can also purchase luchador masks at some of the markets but it does seem like there is more variety and very colorful masks here. The prices do vary but seem to cost more here as well). With the restrooms, the ladies restrooms were clean and had plenty of toilet paper in the stalls. The only reason why I bring this up is that in my research to visiting Mexico City, it was highly recommended to bring toilet paper with you every where you go since a lot of restrooms do not have it. You can easily keep those packable travel tissue with you like Kleenex (which I have with me throughout our trip). Overall, we had such a great time and would definitely do it again when visiting Mexico City.

Organized, clean, good energy with options for food and drinks!…read more Was such a fun and once in a lifetime experience to see Mistico! Hope to visit again

Visited with a group of 8. The atmosphere is genuinely cool - being inside the library gives it a…read moreunique vibe you don't find elsewhere. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. The food was bland and lacked any real flavor - nothing stood out. Service was the bigger issue: it took our server 10 minutes and two separate requests just to bring out a Sprite, and we had to ask multiple times for other drinks throughout the meal. She seemed more interested in chatting with two coworkers than attending to our table. Cool space, but the food and service need real work.

We found this piano bar in the Juarez neighborhood set on the 2nd floor of a cute bookstore. We had…read morereservations at a bar nearby and were looking for a spot to chill at for an hour or so and ordered a rose sangria to share. We heard that we had to order food to get a drink so we got an order of guacamole to share. The sangria was light and refreshing with slices of apple, pear and cantaloupe. The piano player was playing popular broadway and musical tunes and the atmosphere was great! Loved finding this bar on a whim.

I walked through here on my way to Polanco. It's a lovely little garden space that is open and free…read moreto the public. They have a small greenhouse and a large area under the fruit trees where you can sit on a blanket (people were picnicking there), as well as benches under the thicker trees in the shade on the other side of the garden. The entrance I came in through was on the bosque castle side, and I went out the exit on the other side where the museum of modern art is. I was able to walk down that way easily to get to Polanco. I was a solo traveler and I love gardens so I had a very lovely time walking through and looking at the plants here.

Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking all at once. Definitely a must see for all visitors. The…read moreentire walk is lovely and so much to see. Also, so much to see and do once you're done seeing the Botanico. This will be for sure something to do be sure to add to your to-do-list.

This place is dope. Watched an amazing movie (Buen Salvaje). It was hilarious and had great shots…read more Then went upstairs to the rooftop and got some incredible drinks, I think the best drinks I've had in cdmx. The tamarindo drink was insanely refreshing, sweet and a lil sour. The lavender drink is washed over butter (not sure what that means) and so it's sweet like vanilla, creamy, and has hints of butter. 10/10 I sat under an awning while it was raining and the vibes were immaculate. Great spot for a date night. Will be back.

Beautiful multi-function theater, eatery, bar. Recommend seeing a film if you want to expand your…read moreknowledge around la industria del entretenimiento latinoamericana. There's always an interesting documentary (documental) to view! Pro tip - the taquilla (box office) is in the back. Check in to find out when you can enter the sala! You can also buy tickets online.

Another great place to add to your itinerary if you're in Coyoacan for some Frida attractions! This…read moremarket is really large (two stories) - much larger than it looks from the outside! It has dozens of vendors selling clothing, pottery, shoes, leather, souvenirs, tchotchkes, etc.! If you're looking for a place to buy some souvenirs, check this market out. It's a little crowded, but if you want a place to really browse and find some treasures - it's worth it!

Two, dark-ish floors with a mixture of tattoo and piercing stalls, commercial candy, and the same…read moretypes of artisan (and non) items you'll find at many other places in Mexico. It's a traditional stop and easy to stop at if you visit the center of Coyoacan.