Sightseeing & Landmarks in Mexico

Arena Mexico is famous for Lucha libre, a Mexican form of professional wrestling, endorsed by Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). This popular tourist attraction is more of an entertaining form of freestyle wrestling than a sport. Masked men (luchadores) in spandex costumes fight until the winner unmasks the loser to prove his victory. This loud and rowdy wrestling provides a lot of excitement for the spectators. The place is very close to Zona Rosa and Avenida Insurgentes.

Address: Doctor Lavista 189 Doctores, Cuauhtémoc 06720, Mexico City, Mexico
Tel.: +52 55 5588 0266

Zocalo square, formally known as the Plaza de la Constitution is located in the heart of the historic centre of Mexico City. This stunning but often crowded square is mainly used for celebrations, protests, rallies, ceremonies and other festive events. It has the Catedral Metropolitana on the north side and Federal Treasury and National archives on the eastern side. It is the main centre of attraction on the occasion of “Independence Day,” which is celebrated on September 16th, every year.

Address: Centro, Cuauhtémoc 06060 Mexico City, Mexico
Tel.: +52 954 893 6778

Commonly known as el Angel, the official name of the Angel of Independence is Columna de la Independencia. This symbol of victory is situated on a roundabout over Paseo de la Reforma in downtown Mexico City. It was under construction between 1902 and 1910. A famous landmark of the city, it is a gathering place for post-game celebrations and political rallies.

Address:Paseo de La Reforma Cuauhtémoc Mexico City, DF, Mexico

The Chapultepec or the ‘Bosque de Chapultepec’ is the biggest park in the Western Hemisphere and is spread across 1,695 acres. It serves as a huge environmental space, in the bustling city and is also considered as the Mexico City’s ‘lungs’. The Chapultepec Castle, which was once a royal residence, was built here on the Chapultepec Hill. In the present times the Chapultepec contains a zoo, Rufino Tamayo Museum, the Museum of Anthropology and many more interesting places.

Address: Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

Located next to the Alameda Central Park, the Palacio de Bellas Artes is one of the major cultural hubs in Mexico City. Its construction was initialised in the 19th century, and was completed in 1934. The centre is popular for its murals which have been created by well known artists like Diego Rivera and Siqueiros. Today, it is home to many popular exhibitions and theatrical performances.

Address: Av. Juárez, Centro Histórico, 06050 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico

The National Palace is the place where the president of Mexico and the Federal Treasury hold their offices. Presently the palace is used as a government building, whereas in the olden times it was the ruling palace of the Aztec empire. Its interiors are filled with gorgeous murals that reflect the Mexican civilization and the other chapters in the Mexican history.

Address: Plaza de la Constitución S/N, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06066 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico

As a part of one of the 16 delegaciones or regions, the Xochimilco was founded in the pre-Hispanic period on the shores of the Lake Xochimilco. This place is best known for its canals and reflects the effects of sudden urbanisation on the environment. It is also one of the favourite locations for the tourists; thanks to its man-made islands called the chinampas and the gondola-like boats called as the ‘trajineras’.

Temple Mayor is an archaeological site located in the Zocalo next to Catedral Metropolitana. It was one of the largest and important temples of the Aztecs in their capital city of Tenochtitlan, and also houses the Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlán. The remains of this ancient temple were found in 1978 after workers of an electric company unearthed the Aztec stone of the moon goddess Coyolxauhqui. This amazing archaeological discovery is a part of the Historic Centre of Mexico City and included in UNESCO's World Heritage List.

The Museum of the Templo Mayor, located within the precincts of the discovery site, houses all the archaeological materials excavated until date.

Address: Seminario 8, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc, 06060 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico

Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe is the holiest place of Catholicism in America. This church is built near a site where a Native American named Juan Diego claimed to have seen a vision of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a blue mantle in 1531. Every year, around 12th of December, thousands of people visit the destination for the yearly celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe's Feast day.

Address: Fray Juan de Zumárraga No. 2, Villa Gustavo A. Madero, Gustavo A. Madero, 07050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico.