What to see in Mexico City: 15 must-sees
The top 3 according to 6 votes from people: Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución) · National Museum of Anthropology · Coyoacán. (Updated Dec 3, 2025.)
From the Zócalo to Teotihuacán: the places guides and travellers recommend most for getting to know Mexico City.
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Top 15
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1
Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución)
One of the world's largest squares, heart of the World Heritage historic centre.
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2
National Museum of Anthropology
The great museum of pre-Hispanic cultures, home to the Aztec Sun Stone.
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3
Coyoacán
Colonial southern neighbourhood with Jardín Centenario, the coyote fountain and its market.
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4
Metropolitan Cathedral
The largest cathedral in Latin America, built between 1573 and 1813 on the Zócalo.
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5
Teotihuacán
50 km from the city: the Avenue of the Dead and the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon.
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6
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Marble theatre and museum with Art Deco domes and murals by Rivera, Orozco and Siqueiros.
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7
Chapultepec Park and Castle
Urban park of over 680 hectares with Chapultepec Castle, now the National History Museum.
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8
Frida Kahlo Museum (Blue House)
The Coyoacán house where Frida Kahlo was born and died; book tickets in advance.
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9
Xochimilco
Pre-Hispanic canals travelled in colourful trajinera boats, a World Heritage Site.
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10
National Palace
Seat of government with Diego Rivera's murals on the history of Mexico.
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11
Templo Mayor Museum
Remains of Tenochtitlan's main temple next to the Zócalo, with the Tlaltecuhtli monolith.
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12
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The world's most visited Marian shrine, on Tepeyac hill.
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13
Museo Soumaya
Building clad in 16,000 aluminium tiles at Plaza Carso with Carlos Slim's collection; free entry.
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14
Torre Latinoamericana
1956 skyscraper with a 44th-floor viewpoint over the historic centre and Bellas Artes.
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15
Ciudad Universitaria (UNAM)
World Heritage campus with the Central Library covered in Juan O'Gorman's mosaics.
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16
Lucha libre at Arena México
The cathedral of lucha libre, with shows on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
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17
Roma and Condesa
Leafy neighbourhoods of Art Deco architecture, cafés and restaurants around Parque México.
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