Teotihuacán pyramids are about 30 miles away from Mexico City. My husband really wanted to visit…read morethe pyramids during our trip to Mexico City. We visited last month on a Thursday morning. We arrived around 9 am (but you can come in as early as 8 am. We would have arrived around that time but had trouble finding an uber driver who would take us from our Airbnb). We entered through gate 2 and paid 210 MXN (or ~$12 USD). Because there is no shade, you want to make sure you come early (much cooler temperatures in warmer months) and bring a hat, wear subblock, water and a few snacks. And you may also want to consider bringing toilet paper, although I was lucky to have had toilet paper in all of the restrooms that I had used during our visit but have read that others did not see any toilet paper towards the end of the day). So it is believed that Teotihuacán pyramids were built as ceremonial centers, temples, and monuments. But is unknown who actually was the one who built them. Teotihuacan was the home to a multi ethnic culture where some of these ethnicities no longer exist to today, such as the Otomi, Zapotec, Mixtec, Totonac, and Maya. There are 3 pyramids here (Pyramid of the sun, Pyramid of the moon and Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl which was formally known as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent). The only pyramid you may climb is Pyramid of the moon, but only about half way. The ability to climb the pyramid was recently allowed since this year, as for the last 5 years, it was not permitted (Although 8 years ago people were still able to climb the Pyramid of the sun, which is the tallest of the 3). While climbing up or back down on the Pyramid of the moon there is a rope like handlebar that you can hold onto. Because the steps are rather steep, it is best to probably walk down it sideways. Although a rather challenging climb (but very doable for the average person), it is worth the effort. I saw a few people climbing up as we were coming back down saying they can't go any more, lol. I encouraged those to keep going so that they can enjoy the scenery from above. Besides the pyramids, you can see the museum and also some of the historic buildings, like the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl. The carvings on the walls are amazing and quite intricate. They are so well preserved and surprised that you can still see them, Throughout your visit, you will see many, many vendors selling jewelry, handmade wares and craft, carved statues, blankets, jaguar whistles and other animal whistles (I actually wish I purchased some of those whistles for my nephews so that they could annoy my brother, lol). A lot of these vendors can also speak English in case you are interested in purchasing something. Although none of these vendors sell food or water (which surprises me that they don't), there is a small store that does sell popsicles, chips and bottled water and other beverages. There are also quite a lot of stray dogs that walk the ruins. They are generally friendly, at the least the ones we had interacted with. They sleep in some of the surrounding caves and also will climb part of the pyramids. One dog that was near us while we were eating our apples that we brought looked really thirsty. So my husband gave him some water that we brought and that dog drank that up so quickly. Because we walked most of the area, my husband and I were here for about 3 hours. And on this day, we both walked over 14,000 steps during our visit. So bring comfortable walking shoes and enjoy your visit.

This is a must while visiting Mexico City. It was on my list and one of the only reasons i visited…read moreMexico City. There are 2 pyramids here; The pyramid of the sun and Pyramid of the Moon. You are no longer allowed to climb on the Pyramid of the Sun (the larger of the 2) and only half way up on the Pyramid of the moon. The stairs are kind of steep so i suggest climbing down sidewards and leaning into the pyramid or walking down backwards. Its very cool and the place is large with other structures to see. There are also many different exit and entrances; just inside exit 5 there is a museum which i think explains much of the history of it. so you can probably skip a guide and just look in there and read a bit about it. Make sure to walk past the Pyramid of the sun (opposite the pyramid of the moon) to see the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. Most people miss it. There are people selling idols made of obsidian (volcanic glass) which was what knives were made of to sacrifice people. You can always haggle with them, the price is not set and there are many vendors so you can probably get a pretty good price. I was very impressed with the scale and size of the place. I'm always blown away with how old things are and how large and detailed things were. You realize how skilled they were back then. Very impressive. Tips: They tear the corner of your ticket when you enter and give it to you to keep in case you exit the wrong place and need to go back in (there are multiple exits and entrances). The place is hot and there is very little shade so bring sun screen, a large hat or umbrella and water. And as in most places in Mexico there may not be toilet paper in the bathrooms and they may charge for it as you enter so 1. bring loose change in case they charge, 2. take the roll of toilet paper from your hotel room and stash it in your backpack. Sundays are most crowded because it's free for locals. Mondays are also crowded because the museums are closed. So Tuesday thru Friday are the best days to go. While taking an Uber around in the city we asked how much it would be to take us to Teohihuacan and back the next day. Its much better than taking a tour bus that stops at each hotel picking up multiple people. If you do so you also have to leave when the bus leaves and it might be too long or too short a time. If you hire an Uber you can leave whenever you want.

We had time to kill in the area and decided to go here. It's bigger than what you think when you…read morelook at it from the outside. Go in with low/medium expectations and you will be fine.

Very nice , the aquarium is a bit small and it's in two parts!!…read more Part one outside you see a lot of amazing fishes, sharks, turtles and ETC , The other entrance is inside the mall you can actually pet the animals If your a tourist it's definitely worth a look very nice

This museum is huge and it's impossible to do it in one day if you plan to see things in details…read more So glad I visited because I did learn a lot about Mexico in the museum. The only complaint I had, was a lot of descriptions on the Arts are in Spanish which is hard to understand. Bcoz my cellular signal got lost in the museum so I can't do the translation. There was free WI-FI but somehow I couldn't log into it. I believe this museum has a very large amount of tourists, they should put out additional of English language They do have some arts with Spanish and English but was like 20% only

This museum was straight up excellent and absolutely worth a trip to if you're visiting CDMX…read more I like the lay out and the diversity of different exhibits/art that are presented here. You could literally spend days here with all of the information at your disposal. We came late in the day so sadly had to rush through a lot of it, but I absolutely loved it. Also some cute gardens and things to see on the outside (surrounding both sides) as well. The main waterfall fountain in the middle is also very cool and a great photo op. I'd absolutely recommend to make this apart of yoir CDMX trip.

I hadn't visited this museum since its renovation in 2013 so it was like seeing it all for the…read morefirst time. From the sleek multi-story lobby to the galleries to the the glass-enclosed cafe as the centerpiece of a fabulous roof garden, the changes to the Amparo are incredible. The permanent collection looks better than ever in well-designed displays that make viewing each piece an engaging experience. Many museums treat the presentation of their collections almost as an afterthought but the Amparo made this a priority of their renovation and it allows the visitor to better understand the cultural richness of this region and the country. Even though the permanent collection's quality is renowned, it was the temporary exhibitions that really impressed me during this visit. Johanna Calle's 'Silentes' took over a gallery on the upper level and, a month after it closed, it still resonates with me. Her work comments on the social challenges in her native Colombia. Here, she depicts images of the fragility of children in her society using wire, cloth, paper, and felt. She includes stacks of photos of children for adoption. One wall-mounted piece was remnants from a little girl's dress: just sleeves and a collar. The fabric disappeared into the canvas. Ms. Calle seems to agonize over the subject matter that is obviously close to her heart and I couldn't help but conclude that she wants the viewer to feel the effort she puts into each work. It was a powerful exhibition: don't forget the children; don't let them become invisible victims. If you simply want to relax, take the glass elevator to the top floor for a drink in the cafe. Is there a better rooftop experience in Puebla? Finally, I never comment on museum gift shops but this one has some high-quality crafts for sale. If you're looking for a gift that is more than the typical souvenir, you may find it here.

Museo Amparo is one of the city's most comprehensive museums. Theres is a lot of stuff to see, new…read moreand old. There is also a cafe.

The outside of museum will for sure captivate your attention…read more The museum is big and best thing that they have the largest Rodin works outside Paris. They have different art pieces from around the world. The best thing it's free admission to everyone. Definitely a must to do

What a great museum! Thank you for providing free access to beautiful art!…read more Do not sleep on this museum if you love impressionist art, post-impressionist, Daumier, Rodin, Mondrian, Siquieros! They even had a few of my all-time favorite, Sorolla! There was Lebanese art, Mexican art... What a treat. The architecture was simply beautiful. We spent a full 2 hours and really enjoyed our time here. Small bags only. Backpacks and drinks need to be checked in. Come early when the museum opens and there likely won't be lines.

According to the website, there is a charge to visit however, when I went, a young lady asked me…read morewhere I was from, and I told her and she loved me access. It is self guided, however be sure to take in all the interactive pieces. My favorite was the scale model of the city of Puebla that would light up and give you insight on different historical buildings and barrios.

It was absolutely amazed at this museum. You can immediately notice the touch of technology in it,…read morebeing a new museum. My family and I enjoyed it very much. Don't expect too much of the gift shop. It is limited to having very expensive items. And the t-shirts are rolled up, no way to see what they look like as you walk by. Overall a fantastic international museum. The world needs to see this gem! ***** Absolutamente encantada con este museo. De inmediato puedes notar el toque de tecnología en este recinto, que es nuevo. Mi familia y yo lo disfrutamos mucho. No esperes mucho de la tienda de regalos. Ofrece principalmente artículos muy costosos. Y las playeras están enrolladas, así que no hay manera de saber cómo son si pasas por donde están. En general, un museo internacional fenomenal. El mundo necesita conocer esta joya!

This place is one of the best museums in Cuernavaca in my opinion. The house is beautifully…read moredecorated and the collection is great. Lots of Jesus/religious pieces, if you're into that. Each room has a theme and the bathrooms are amazing. The pool and outdoor areas are really great. The grounds are well kept. The total areas open to the public are a bit small overall. Price of admission is $50 pesos.

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.

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.