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National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia), Mexico City
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Ollie #1 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 692 reviews

The National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec (Grasshopper) Park in Mexico City is one of the most extensive of its kind in the world.  There are numerous rooms that house... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Natural History Museums; Museums; Speciality Museums
Distance  1937.2 km from city centre
National Park of Palenque, Palenque
Ollie #2 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 185 reviews
A wide variety of pyramids, temples and sculptures have all been found at this famous Mayan archaeological site.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites; National Parks
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Rancho Xotolar, San Miguel de Allende
Ollie #3 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 80 reviews
Horseback Riding Excursions at the Real Country side of Mexico
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Distance  2163.2 km from city centre
Spanish Language Institute, Cuernavaca
Ollie #4 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Owner description: SLI Spanish Language Institute is a professional language school devoted to quality and personal attention. It specializes in the Spanish language and...... more » Owner description: SLI Spanish Language Institute is a professional language school devoted to quality and personal attention. It specializes in the Spanish language and the culture of Latin America. The institute includes comfortable and attractive conference rooms, small group classrooms, free internet access, and a cafeteria. It is located in Cuernavaca, in Morelos state. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Piramidi di Teotihuacan, Mexico City
Ollie #5 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 230 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Laja Spa, San Miguel de Allende
Ollie #6 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: At Laja spa we pay tribute to the abundant mexican river: Laja River. We use the concept of water as a cleanser, a purifier and an approach to help...... more » Owner description: At Laja spa we pay tribute to the abundant mexican river: Laja River. We use the concept of water as a cleanser, a purifier and an approach to help energy flow throughout the house. This in conjunction with the mountainous area of San Miguel, which sits on a quartz mountain, truly amplifies the healing process. « less
Attraction type  Spas
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Castillo de Chapultepec, Mexico City
Ollie #7 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 298 reviews
Owner description: This 18th-century palace, known for its impressive gardens, served as the home of the Mexican President until 1939 and now houses the famous Museo...... more » Owner description: This 18th-century palace, known for its impressive gardens, served as the home of the Mexican President until 1939 and now houses the famous Museo Nacional de Historia. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1939.4 km from city centre
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Anthropology Museum, Xalapa
Ollie #8 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
This top-notch anthropology museum displays the diversity of Mexican cultures.
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1744.5 km from city centre
Mask Museum, San Miguel de Allende
Ollie #9 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
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Rosary Chapel (Capilla del Rosario), Puebla
Ollie #10 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 48 reviews
This extremely ornate 17th-century chapel is part of the Santo Domingo Church.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1831.0 km from city centre
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Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Ollie #11 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 319 reviews
This historic white marble building serves as both the city's top performance hall and an art museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Museums; Architectural Buildings; Educational Sites; Theatres; Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  1933.7 km from city centre
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Teotihuacan, San Juan Teotihuacan
Ollie #12 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 173 reviews
The Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon dominate the ruins of what was once the sixth largest city in the world.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; History Museums; Libraries; Historic Sites
Distance  1921.2 km from city centre
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El Tajin, Papantla
Ollie #13 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
These extensive ruins give a glimpse into Totonac society at its height.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  1844.7 km from city centre
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Museo Dolores Olmedo Patino, Mexico City
Ollie #14 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 88 reviews

Upon the death of his wife, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera instructed  Dolores Olmedo Patino, his wealthy patron,  to purchase all the Kahlo paintings she could find.  Paying little... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  1922.8 km from city centre
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Cathedral of Puebla (Catedral Basilica de Puebla), Puebla
Ollie #15 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 86 reviews
This huge baroque-style cathedral dominates the town's main square and is one of Puebla's most recognizable landmarks.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1824.8 km from city centre
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, San Miguel de Allende
Ollie #16 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 63 reviews

Regarded as the symbol of San Miguel, this pastel pink and orange neo-Gothic confection dates from the late 19th century and is said to have been built by an indigenous stonemason... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
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Museo Memoria y Tolerancia, Mexico City
Ollie #17 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1933.9 km from city centre
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National Palace (Palacio Nacional), Mexico City
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Ollie #18 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 282 reviews
Owner description: This historic building was once occupied by Hernán Cortés, the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztecs, and includes a famous panoramic mural of...... more » Owner description: This historic building was once occupied by Hernán Cortés, the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztecs, and includes a famous panoramic mural of Mexican history by Diego Rivera. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Government Buildings; Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  1932.7 km from city centre
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Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, Mexico City
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Ollie #19 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 87 reviews

The company used to be based at the Bellas Artes theatre in Mexico City, but now performs at various venues around town. Go here for details and schedule: www.balletamalia.... more »

Attraction type  Ballets
Distance  1934.0 km from city centre
Sazon, San Miguel de Allende
Ollie #20 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Owner description: Sazón is San Miguel de Allende’s premier tabletop store and cooking school, housed in a magnificent 18th century casa in the heart of this charming...... more » Owner description: Sazón is San Miguel de Allende’s premier tabletop store and cooking school, housed in a magnificent 18th century casa in the heart of this charming colonial town in the highlands of central Mexico. Sazón is the cooking school of Hotel Casa de Sierra Nevada, and is open to everyone, not only guests of the hotel. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
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