So when planning this trip to Mexico City-the wifey kept saying how she wanted to make sure we went…read moreto some Bellas Artes place that I had never heard of-so on our 1st unplanned day of the trip-I grabbed an Uber and we headed straight for Palacio de Bellas Artes. As soon as I saw the place I could instantly see why she was so excited.This place is a gorgeous majestic building. It's located right next to a very large park,Alameda Central and very close to the Zocalo. It's a very busy part of town-so be prepared for crowds outside of the building. Once inside it's a lot less crowded and this beautiful building is just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. One thing I did not know about this beautiful art museum is that it is also Mexico City's most famous performing arts center as well. My wife told me about a very famous Juan Gabriel concert that was held there in the 90s.Through the years most of the most famous artists in Mexico have performed at Bellas Artes. Today we are here for the art as this is Mexico City's most famous art museum and after walking thru all 4 floors of the museum,one can definitely see why. Diego Rivera's most famous murals are housed in this museum and they are truly breathtaking.I truly felt proud of my Mexican heritage upon seeing these amazing works of art. Jose Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros have many of their most famous pieces at this museum as well. Anyone looking for Frida Kahlo work though will be disappointed as her work is not permanently featured at this museum. Cost for admission to this museum is 95 Pesos Tuesday thru Saturday and free admission for everyone on Sundays.They are closed on Mondays. In closing,I 100% recommend all visitors to the amazing Mexico City's must make Palacio De Bellas Artes a must-visit destination.It is truly a gem of the city and one of the most memorable experiences the city has to offer.

The museum was OK nothing amazing The inside of the Palacio…read morewasnt impressive neither. The outside was under renovation for FIFA event so it looks horrible It has a lot of modern art works. I personally didn't like it too much.

Very very packed on a weekend night, but somehow we were able to walk up and snag a spot after…read morewaiting for 10 minutes. We were originally placed in an awkward standing spot (which we were totally ok with) since it was a first come, first serve situation, however shortly after being placed there, a small table next to us got up and the lady told us we could sit there! I found that to be really nice considering usually they just stick you where you are placed. Cocktails were pretty good here too and I liked the vibe a lot from this place. Being right next to the Parque Rio de Janeiro is a treat. Beautiful area and places to see.

While visiting Mexico City and in the Roma Norte area a pretty popular bar Las Brujas and we walked…read moreby in the evening for a drink. Angie was outside as a server and helped bring us to a table outside because it was full inside. They made good recommendations for drinks. I got the queen witch which we all Liked. Angie was super helpful and spoke good English.

If you are a Diego Riviera fan this is a must see while you're in Mexico City! At the Palacio…read moreNational you will see his largest and most comprehensive collection of murals. if I remember my tour guides speech correctly, this has 100 of his murals that took him five years of his life. Each mural depicts different ways of life at that time. The murals themselves are studied. All the colors of muted but vibrant. The colors are not vegetable that is, but actual oil put onto wet plaster. As a plaster dried, it locked in the color which has remained all these years. The interiors have multiple courtyards that are very relaxing. .. it is a very peaceful place. If you want or plan to see all the murals, I suggest you plan for at least a few hours. There's multiple levels and as I mentioned at least 100 murals of Diego's alone, as well as multiple other murals done by others.

An absolute must to see the amazing and jaw dropping work of Diego Rivera. You'll need to make…read morereservations for a mandatory guided tour.

Built initially in the early 14th century, Templo Mayor aka the "Main Temple" sits in the middle of…read morewhat was originally the geographic and religious center of the capital city of Tenōchtitlan, when it was still an island city in the middle of Lake Texcoco. As a sacred site for the Mexica peoples, the structures erected here were dedicated to two deities--Huitzilopochtli, god of war, and Tlaloc, god of rain and agriculture. A shrine was built for each at the top of the temple on the main pyramid. From archaeological analysis, the temple was rebuilt six times, with the largest expansion under Mocteczuma I in 1454, though in 1521 the majority of the building was destroyed by Spanish colonizers when the whole city was razed and rebuilt following Spanish occupation. Notably the Metropolitan Cathedral which stands today adjacent to this site was one of the buildings which were built over it. By the 19th century the exact location and history of this sacred precinct had been lost but toward the end of the 1800s part of the temple corner was uncovered. However there wasn't an official organized effort to excavate and preserve the site until 1978-82. In 1987 the site became listed as an UNESCO world heritage site and a museum was built to house its artifacts and findings. When I was there in January I didn't go into the museum though walked around the edges--they've done an excellent job framing it with walkways along the west side, so it's somewhat of a public park. There are a few small scale models of what the precinct would've looked like in different eras, and a dedicated viewing platform. With entry to the museum you get closer access into the site with some walkways within the site itself. The entrance to the museum is free for Mexican citizens and 95 pesos for foreigners. Three floors with eight main exhibition halls focused on the deities, rituals (including human sacrifice), the role of the temple in economics and trade of the time, and flora and fauna of past Mesoamerica. In excavations more than 7000 objects were found and work continues on the site today.

The history in this part of Mexico City is incredible. If you're visiting, you should absolutely…read moremake time to stop at Templo Mayor--it gives you a completely different understanding of the region. Templo Mayor was the central temple of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán, which once stood in the middle of Lake Texcoco. After the Spanish conquest led by Hernán Cortés, the city was destroyed, and much of its stone was reused to build what is now the Metropolitan Cathedral and surrounding colonial structures. What's fascinating is that the ruins remained hidden for centuries. The first parts of the ruins were discovered during construction work in the 1970s and earthquakes in the 1980s revealed more of the remains. Standing here, you really feel the layers of history. Within a short walk, you can see modern Mexico City, Spanish colonial architecture like the cathedral, and the exposed Aztec ruins--all in one place. It's a powerful visual of how this city has evolved over time. If you made the trip to Mexico City, don't skip this stop. Even just walking through the area gives you a sense of history spanning from the Aztec empire, through Spanish colonization, to the present day. It's an experience that really stays with you.

Completely, and I mean completely worth it if you are visiting the city! Sundays is free to most…read moreMexican Nationals but still everyday it only costs foreigners like me about $10 US to get in. I spent 4 hours here and I definitely could have spent longer. I would say about 2/3 to the signs had English translations with them which was very helpful for me. It starts from all the pre civilization days and makes its way up to the pre-columbian civilizations of Mexico in the last couple thousand years and is divided mostly through the regions. Not a lot on post Spanish colonization but that was okay. You can definitely learn about that at the National History museum instead. There were so many artifacts here to see. Like I felt like it was a gold mine and so completely worth! We're talking Artifacts that are pretty damn priceless. Definitely coming back here again in the future!

If you're only going to visit one place in Mexico City-I feel the Museum of Anthropology has to be…read morea top 2 or 3 contenders of must-visit spots. It truly is an incredible place-let me tell you why. When we planned our trip to Mexico City,the one place I wanted to visit was all the famous taco shops-what can I say,I'm a simple man. The wife though,a native of Mexico and much more classy and refined person than I am,insisted that the number one place we had to visit on our trip to Mexico City was this historic museum. She was right of course. I was thinking that we would go there,spend an hour or two looking at some old statues and ruins and be on our way to the next Mexico City taco adventure.Boy was I wrong,she had earmarked an entire morning and afternoon for our visit to the museum and it wasn't enough. This place didn't seem like much from the outside but once you got in,it was truly mind blowing.It's a really big museum,covering in excess of 10 acres. The museum is split into 23 galleries exploring all five major eras in Mexico history starting with the Prehistoric period dating back to 10,000 BC all the way up to Modern Indigenous Mexico which runs from around 1500 to present. This museum covers an enormous amount of time in Mexico's history. Some of the true highlights from my visit. -The Aztec Sun Stone-most likely the most famous piece of Mexico's history. -The Olmec Colossal Heads-Truly breath taking works,visually stunning. -The Maya Galleries-A true display of how advanced the Mayan people were in science,engineering & art. -The Aztec Hall-easily my favorite gallery,the Aztec people were so advanced of a society and this hall does it best to show you all the ways that they were-a must-see exhibit. -The Umbrella Fountain-this sits in the middle of the main courtyard and truly is one of the great works of architecture Mexico has ever produced-it's so cool to see! The museum is located in the heart of Chapultepec Park,so be sure when going to the museum,your driver drops you off at the correct side of the park or else you will be in for a very long walk to the museum. The museum does have a pretty extensive gift shop,so if one is so inclined, it's very easy to find a souvenir or two to bring home. This review has barely scratched the surface of what you are going to experience when you visit this amazing museum,I truly hope if you ever find yourself in Mexico City,you are lucky enough to visit this truly amazing place.

I had a great tour with Lemi (I think his name is spelled), it was worth it for the extra…read moreknowledge! I booked it online via getyourguide, as I couldn't find tickets on the MUTEM site. I did my tour in spanish, so cannot vouch for english. Lemi was great & explained the whole process of tequila/mezcal/sotol making. After he explained everything, I took some time to take a few pictures. The tasting at the end was good as well, as he walked me through the different tasting notes. I also bought an extra shot/tasting of sotol because I wanted to try it, the price was very reasonable. I also want to shout out Ricardo, who was nice enough to help me out when my phone stated dying and my uber was on the way! He went out of his way to be extremely kind.

This is a small museum but interesting and fun. There is also a tequila tasting at the end, they…read moreare quite generous with the pour so pace yourself. I would plan on spending 30 minutes here.

I came to Arena Coliseo as part of a lucha libre Airbnb experience with some friends, so I'm not…read more100% sure about ticket prices or where to buy them (maybe Ticketmaster?), but I can share my experience. Overall, it was positive. At the entrance, they check your bag if you're carrying a backpack. The only things not allowed are water bottles and cameras, but they have an area where you can leave them and pick them up after the show. We had balcony seats and arrived around 7:15 PM for a 7:30 PM show. We were able to get great seats with a clear view of all the action. There were bathrooms conveniently located right behind us. The women's bathroom had four stalls and they were pretty clean! They sell water (and other drinks) inside for 40 pesos. If you buy water, they open the bottle and pour it into a giant paper cup for you. You do have to pay with cash. if you want to avoid getting stuck in traffic after the show, consider leaving early in the final match. We left after round 1 of the final match and saw a lot of taxis waiting outside. Overall it was a fun show and I would highly recommend visiting as a part of your CDMX trip!

My first experience at a Lucha Libre and I was not disappointed! My husband got our tickets from…read moreTicketmaster and we were lucky to have them handy upon entering. We got there right before they were starting the match but it was also during a huge downpour, so we were lucky enough to have unbrellas handy and to get in a short line. First off, no outside food or drinks (they sell plenty inside--popcorn, chips, Micheladas, beer, souvenirs, etc.). Second, men are patted down by men and women patted down by women. After the brief security check we went upstairs to find out seats. It was a busy Saturday night, so we ended up with seats in the nosebleed section (for approx $7.50 USD each). The seats were kinda hard since it was all concrete, but the enviroment was electric. First off, reminded me of WWE or UFC (back in the day) with the characters and the crowd booing and cheering on the fighters with their antics. I was impressed by the variety of characters--2 on 2 female match, 3 on 3 men's match, and 1 on 1 midget/little people wresting. It was all amazing! We also saw quite a few people with action figures, shirts, and masks. The arena wasn't super swanky, but it was more of an intimate feel. You may want to consider Uber or taxi getting over to this spot. And for the matches, they were each roughly 30 minute times. The time may have been 2-3 hours total, but we left early in order to beat the traffic. Definitely something to take in if you're in Mexico City and want to experience something different.

If you want to explore the Mexican craft beer scene, these guys have you covered! They are a chain…read morewith many locations all over the country, and they stock bottles by craft breweries across the country. There are a few tap options available here, but the bottle selection is much more extensive. The bottle menu breaks down beers by style as well as region, and it's really extensive! Don't hesitate to ask the bartender if you need any help picking a beer. I had a couple of really fantastic chocolate-forward stouts while here--they really hit the spot. Prices are bit higher than grabbing a Pacifico at the nearest corner joint, but the quality is totally worth paying for here.

I visited the Palacio de Cultura Banamex a week or so ago when I was visiting Mexico City for a few…read moredays. Right in the heart of Centro Histórico, it's a stunning and imposing building. That's because it has a long and interesting history! The large residence was built in 1785 by the Count of San Mateo Valparaíso as a wedding gift for his daughter. It gained the name Palace of Iturbide because Agustín de Iturbide lived there and accepted the crown of the First Mexican Empire (as Agustin I) at the palace after independence from Spain. In later years, the building served as the College of Mining, a hotel, and home of Banamex Cultural Foundation. In 2002-2004, the building was renovated and restored. It reopened as the Palacio de Cultural Banamex and now hosts temporary art exhibits and art workshops. When I visited the Palacio, they had two very interesting exhibits: "Copa de Arte Popular Banamex" and "Barro y cerámica en México. Poéticas de lo utilitario." The former is an exhibit of popular art and the World Cup - there were some amazing pieces in this exhibit. The latter exhibit was the larger exhibit on the main level, and it also had some amazing works. The museum was a little busy - it's free and surrounded by other amazing tourist attractions in Centro Histórico - but it has great exhibits in an incredible building. It's definitely worth exploring if you're in the neighborhood.

El Palacio de Cultura Banamex is a historic building just a block from the Zocalo, which celebrates…read moreMexico's art and cultures. This beautiful building is owned and runned by one of Mexico's most popular banks, Banamex. The building has been transformed into an open concept gallery where people can enjoy of beautiful art exhibits for free. My husband and I had the opportunity to see an art exhibit called "Los Maestros" (the masters), which highlighted some of the best artisans in central and south Mexico. Each "maestro" specializes to one specific type of craft, from a region/state in Mexico. My favorite were definitely the "arboles de la vida"; they had so much detail and color! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone near the zocalo. It is a great stop if you are walking Madero towards Palacio de Bellas Artes.

Our boys had full size chocolate bars & chocolate frappe drinks. They said it was the best…read morechocolate they've ever had. The weather was very warm, humid & no way to package the chocolate for travel so couldn't buy more as treats for friend's & family.

Who doesn't love chocolate? When walking around Juarez, Mexico City, we made it a point to make a…read morestop at this museum to learn about chocolate and the cultural importance and relevance of cacao. We got to taste a roasted cacao bean at the entrance. We read quite a bit about cacao in Mexican culture, and I watched some people grind cacao beans into a paste. Staff was friendly and, despite not being able to communicate with us easily, they tried to show things along the way. Most of our experience was with reading what we could at each room. It was cool to see some artifacts that were used to grind cacao. Cost was 85 pesos (~$6), which isn't bad. Wish there could have been more things to taste and beans to grind; however, I feel happy to know a little bit more about chocolate