Central Mexico
Discover the wonders of this amazing region
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Mexico City
Ancient grandeur meets modern chaos in the world's highest capital
Puebla
Baroque churches and the birthplace of mole poblano
emoji_events Bounties in Central Mexico
Devour Tacos al Pastor at Their Birthplace
Track down the legendary spit-roasted pork tacos that define Mexico City street food.
Lose Yourself in the National Museum of Anthropology
Navigate the greatest collection of pre-Columbian art in the world.
Stand Atop the Templo Mayor
Walk the excavated ruins of the Aztec empire's sacred heart in the middle of the modern city.
Explore the Blue Walls of Casa Azul
Step into the vivid world of Frida Kahlo at her cobalt-blue childhood home.
Witness the Murals at Palacio de Bellas Artes
Stand beneath Diego Rivera's monumental murals inside Mexico's most opulent cultural palace.
Float Through Xochimilco on a Trajinera
Drift along ancient Aztec canals on a flower-decked boat surrounded by mariachi music.
Conquer Chapultepec Castle at Dawn
Climb the only royal castle in the Americas for sunrise views over the sprawling capital.
Sample Mezcal in a Roma Norte Speakeasy
Discover artisanal mezcal flights in the city's trendiest neighborhood.
Taste the Original Mole Poblano
Sample the legendary chocolate-and-chile sauce in the city where it was invented.
Marvel at the Rosary Chapel
Step inside a chapel so lavishly gilded it has been called the eighth wonder of the world.
Hunt for Talavera Pottery in the Workshop District
Watch master ceramicists hand-paint the iconic blue-and-white pottery Puebla is famous for.