10 Things to Do While Visiting Mexico City, Mexico

Bo Thornton
Mexico City, Mexico is one of the world's largest cities. It is also one of the world's most populated cities, and a tourist mecca. Each year, millions of people visit here. You can do just about anything here. Shopping is also great, as things are imported from all over the world. Let's take a look at vacationing in Mexico City, Mexico.

10. Centro Santa Fe

Centro Santa Fe is a shopping center located in Mexico City, Mexico. It is Mexico's largest shopping center. More than 290 stores can be found here. Everything from a watch to a yacht can be purchased here. Sears, Chanel, and Hugo Boss are only a few of the stores that can be found here.

9. Sergio Bustamente

Sergio Bustamente is a store that is located in Mexico City, Mexico. The store sells sculptures that were made by famous sculptor Sergio Bustamente. Bronze, copper, and papier mache are what the sculptures are made of. The prices of the sculptures are very high, so make sure you bring a lot of money to this store.

8. Palacio de Mineria

Palacio de Mineria is the site of a former college, the Mining College. It is located in Mexico City, Mexico. The building features a chapel and a historic library, and dates back to 1792. The Mexico City Book Fair is also held here on a yearly basis.

7. China Town

China Town is located in Mexico City. It is an area of the city that is full of Asian type things. It features many Chinese stores and restaurants. It was also recently reconditioned.

6. Museo Jose Luis Cuevas

Museo Jose Luis Cuevas is a museum located in Mexico City, Mexico. Built in 1600, the museum is housed in a former convent. The museum features the work of famous artist Jose Luis Cuevas, as well as others.

5. Beer Museum

Beer Museum is a museum that is located in Mexico City, Mexico. Beer is the focal point of this interesting museum. The museum talks about the history of beer, as well as many others things about the beverage. The museum is sponsored by the maker of Corona Beer, Grupo Modelo.

4. La Lagunilla

La Lagunilla is a street market located in Mexico City, Mexico. Antiques, jewelry, food, toys, crafts, clothing, and many other items can be purchased here.

3. Tenampa

Tenampa is a cantina located in Maxico City, Mexico. It is the city's most famous cantina, and also the first cantina. Mariachi bands, mazcal, tequila, and light Mexican food are on full display here.

2. Cafe La Opera

Cafe La Opera is a cafe located in Mexico City, Mexico. Since the early 1900s, this great cafe has been serving the best quality Mexican food money can buy. The ceiling features a well-known gunshot. It was fired by Poncho Villa.

1. Hotel Juarez

Hotel Juarez is a hotel located in Mexico City, Mexico. It is one of the best Mexican budget hotels that you will ever find. The staff is very relaxed and friendly, and everything is clean and well-maintained. Best of all, the prices are reasonable.

Source:

wikitravel.org/en/Mexico_City

Published by Bo Thornton

Bo Thornton is a freelance writer and blogger from rural America. Topics of interest include sports, fitness, and traveling. He currently writes for two websites, and is very happy so far.  View profile

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