Stay : The secret Paths of Mexico City
A 14-day stay in Mexico City will not only allow to discover the city's must-sees, but also to visit more unusual neighborhoods and places, stroll through the streets, discover Mexico City's nightlife and make a few escapades outside the capital.
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Detail of the stay : The secret Paths of Mexico City - 14 days
Day 1: City Centre
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The first day will be devoted to the visit of the historic centre, to immediately enjoy the atmosphere of the capital. Discover museum of the Templo Mayor and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. In the evening, climb to the viewpoint of La Torre Latinoamericana to discover Mexico City from the sky.
CATEDRAL METROPOLITANA DE MEXICO / TEMPLO MAYOR / TORRE LATINOAMERICANA / PALACIO DE BELLAS ARTES
Day 2: Culture and relaxation
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Visit of the unmissable . Late lunch in a restaurant in district to regain strength and then, afternoon relaxation in the neighbourhood: window shopping, coffee on a terrace, stroling through the streets.
MUSEO NACIONAL DE ANTROPOLOGÍA
Day 3: Green spaces in Mexico City
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Walk in the Chapultepec woods. Don't miss the Río Lerma reservoir, which is decorated with a magnificent fresco by Diego Rivera, entitled Water, the Origin of Life. Those traveling with children will visit the beautiful Alfonso L. Herrera Zoo. Then, take a walk along the Paseo de La Reforma to admire the statues that tell various episodes of Mexican history. Dinner and evening in the Zona Rosa.
CASTILLO DE CHAPULTEPEC MUSEO NACIONAL DE HISTORIA / ZOOLOGICO ALFONSO L. HERRERA / MUSEO DEL CÁRCAMO DE DOLORES
Day 4: In the footsteps of Trotsky
Visit to the Coyoacán neighborhood, where the houses of Frida Kahlo and Leon Trotsky are located.
Day 5: Frescoes of Diego Rivera
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The fifth day will be devoted to the visit of the Campus of Ciudad Universitaria, catalogued Cultural heritage of mankind: the frescoes of Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Juan O'Gorman; artistic space in the open air; ; the ecological reserve. If you still have strengths, go to the .
CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA / PIRÁMIDE DE CUICUILCO / MUSEO UNIVERSITARIO ARTE CONTEMPORANEO (MUAC)
Day 6: Mexico City's working-class neighborhoods
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On Saturday mornings, a beautiful market of handicrafts and paintings is set up in the San Ángel district. That's where we go. After having finished shopping, stroll through the streets of the neighborhood and visit theold convent of Carmen. Evening in Garibaldi square to listen to the mariachis.
Day 7: Floating Markets
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Boat ride to discover .
JARDINES DE XOCHIMILCO
Day 8: Unusual Mexico City
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Now that we are acclimatized to Mexico City, back in the historical center, but this time to discover more unusual places: the magic market, the archaeological site of Tlatelolco, the , possibly the district of Tepito if you are accompanied by a local guide.
PANTEÓN DE SAN FERNANDO
Day 10: Mexico City seen from above
Visit of the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, north of the city.
Day 11: Nature getaway
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Discovery of one of Mexico's national parks: The . In the afternoon, visit of the Tlalpan district where you will dine.
PARQUE NACIONAL CUMBRES DEL AJUSCO
Day 12: Markets in Mexico City
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In the morning, visit of the impressive Central of Abastos, where all the goods and food consumed by the residents of Mexico City arrive before being distributed to small traders. In the afternoon, visit of the {1}Ciudadela{/1} handicraft market to buy some souvenirs before departure. As it is Friday, we will see the show of Lucha Libre at the Arena Mexico, which is located close to the Ciudadela.
Day 13: A day in a green setting
Getaway to Tepoztlán, in the state of Morelos, to breath and rest a little from the hustle and bustle of Mexico City. Go up the mountain of the Tepozteco where a pyramid is located at the top from which you can see the whole valley. Walk in the small streets of the village, discover the local gastronomy and romantic evening. We spend the night in Tepoztlán.
Day 14: The remains of Xochicalco
Visit of the archaeological site of Xochicalco and return to Mexico City. Departure the next day.
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