Things to Do
Mexico City is dense with attractions. Kill several birds with one stone at Chapultepec Park, the largest park in Mexico City, that's home to several of the top draws including the Chapultepec Castle, the Modern Art Museum and the national Museum of Anthropology. Don't miss Templo Mayor archeological site that showcases the famous Pyramid of Huitzilopochtli. Of course, the UNESCO-listed Teotihuacan is a must-see, as it contains some of the largest pre-Columbian pyramids in the entire country. The University City campus boasts modern architecture and stunning murals from the country's best artists.
El Zocalo, officially called Plaza de la Constitucion, is the central public square. Art lovers head to the Palacio de Bellas Artes, hailed as the cultural mecca of Mexico City, as well as Frida Kahlo Museum, one of the most revered museums in the region. Museo Casa Luis Barragan is the home-turned-museum of the eminent Mexican architect. Swing by El Angel de la Independica to cross off a sight-seeing item. The trendy neighborhood of Polanco offers the top high-end restaurants.