Mexico City
Mexico City is the perfect start for your unique journey through Mexico. It is a pleasant green city with beautiful parks and attractive districts. In Mexico City you can learn a lot about the eventful and versatile history of the country. This way, you will have a good basic knowledge to proceed your trip through this beautiful country.
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Get to know the city with a city tour
The cultural and colourful Mexico City is a big city that you can discover in many ways. For example, take a city walk or a bike tour through the old city centre. Or, among other things, visit the presidential palace in which the famous Mexican artist Diego Riveira created a huge mural. And visit the Cathedral and the most important temple of the Aztecs.
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Anthropological Museum
A visit to Mexico City would not be complete without the Anthropological Museum. This museum is housed in a beautiful modern building, in which the history of Mexico is told from the very beginning. There are also many works of art and utensils from the various pre-Columbian cultures that have flourished in Mexico, such as the Aztec, Zapotec and Mayan cultures.
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Floating gardens
Just outside the city centre of Mexico City you will find the chinampas, the floating gardens of Xochimilco. Aboard a trajinera, a colourful gondola, you will make a trip on the canals as you sail along the chinampas. While sailing, several other gondolas will pass by where you can buy typical Mexican delicacies. For the real Mexican ambience, visit Xochimilco in the weekend.
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Dine at Pujol
In this restaurant you will taste popular Mexican dishes that are prepared in an innovative way under the guidance of chef Enrique Olvera. Olvera likes to experiment with forgotten ingredients and techniques. Be sure to try the mole madre and mole nuevo, traditional sauces with a new look.
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Stay at Las Alcobas
Designed by Canadian designers Yabu Pushelberg, this hotel with only thirty-five rooms offers the best comfort and a modern interior. The hotel is located in the heart of one of Mexico City's most exclusive neighbourhoods. The hotel offers first-class service and is very hospitable at the same time.
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Discover the lively food scene
If you want to get to know the city in a different way, dive into the world of food in the Roma district. Together with a guide, you can visit small shops, discover popular eateries and pamper yourself in the charming neighbourhood restaurants. Along the way, your guide will tell you more about the Roma food scene and point out the architectural gems, beautiful gardens and historic mansions that characterise this quirky neighbourhood.
Learn the history of Mexico in Mexico City
Mexico City is the perfect start for a trip through Mexico. It is a pleasant green city with beautiful parks and attractive neighbourhoods. In Mexico City you can learn a lot about the eventful and multifaceted history of this huge country, with which you will have a good basic knowledge to travel further. Take a guided city walk through the old centre, including a visit to the presidential palace. In this presidential palace, the famous Mexican artist Diego Riveira has created a huge mural depicting the history of Mexico. From the presidential palace you can easily walk to the cathedral, which is also located on the city's central square.
Travel through Mexico?
Would you like to make a trip through Mexico yourself and are you curious about the possibilities? Then take a look at the travel itineraries that we have put together for inspiration. You can book these trips directly, but we are also happy to create a personal programme based on your wishes and ideas.
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