This special addition to our web site will look at a few places of interest in and around Mexico City, this page is designed with the first time traveler in mind, describing places like the capitals Zócalo and surrounding area, Bellas Artes, Xochimilco, Garibaldi and other locations.

Tours to all the places mentioned here can be reserved through our Sablons travel agency.

All to be found in the same place, situated around the Mexico City Zócalo, these attractions are probably the best known in Mexico City. The main Zócalo area is very large with majestic views of the colonial buildings that surround it.

The Cathedral, although now visibly sinking into the ground, is a beautiful colonial structure. originally built on the Aztec Temples that are now below, a walk through the inside of the Cathedral reveals beautiful oil paintings, gold carvings and many more interesting things.

The "Templo Mayor" is situated to one side of the Cathdral, it is an Aztec center and part of the original Tenochtitlán city. The "Templo Mayor can be seen quite clearly from the sidewalk, however if you pay to enter alot more is revealed.

The Government palace is on the same side of the Zócalo as the "Templo Mayor", and is a very beautiful structure. Inside you will find Diego Riveras' famous murals showing various cultures and times in Mexico's history. There is also a permaenent classic art exhibition of spanish oils and a lovely garden at the back.

"El Palacio de Bellas Artes" is located next to the "Alameda" and on the other side of "Eje Central" to the tower "Latin Americana". Bellas Artes is a majestic marble building in which the ballet folklórico performs regularely, there are also regularely changing art exhibitions in Bellas Artes.

The "plaza de Garibaldi" or Garibaldi square is located on the opposite side of "Eje Central" to Bellas Artes and a few blocks towards the "Tepito" market, it is a place where the "Mariachis" (traditional Mexican musicians) are available to play for a small fee. Garibaldi square is famous all over the Mexican Republic for it´s Mariachi musicians. There is also a number of restaurants and market restaurants available in the square, serving a delicious tipical Mexican cuisine.

The Chapultepec castle is located in the Chapultepec forest close to the "Avenida Reforma" and the localities of Polanco, Condesa and Roma. Chapultepec castle dates back to just after the Spanish conquest and since then has been the home of many Mexican leaders.

Xochimilco is like the countryside within the City of Mexico and dates back to the Aztec times. There are boats at Xochimilco that will take you for a ride through the lake, offering food, drink and music along the way.

There is are also wonderful flower and plant markets, during Easter week there is a flower festival. Xochimilco is in the south of Mexico City.

Although not originally built by the Aztecs, Teotihuacán was inhabited by them for many years and became one of the most powerful Cities of the pre-hispanic era.

It is a very interesting place to visit during your stay in Mexico City, with large pyramids and fascinating sculptures and wall paintings. The ancient City of Teotihuacán is located about 30 miles to the north of Mexico City.

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