Mexico City Christmas Tour

Experience the splendor of this beautiful city
during the Christmas holidays

Mexico City: Where Centuries Meet
Mexico City brings together centuries of history, culture, architecture, and daily life. Ancient remains of Mexico-Tenochtitlan stand beside colonial churches, grand public buildings, modern neighborhoods, museums, parks, restaurants, and lively plazas.
Many of the city’s best-known landmarks are concentrated in and around the Historic Center, including the Zócalo, the National Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Alameda Central.
From pre-Hispanic Mexico to the colonial period and the modern capital, every neighborhood reveals another chapter of the country’s fascinating story.

Tour Overview

National Museum of Anthropology
Located in Chapultepec Forest, the National Museum of Anthropology houses outstanding archaeological and ethnographic collections that tell the story of Mexico’s Indigenous civilizations and living cultures.
The current building, designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and his collaborators, opened in 1964. Its remarkable architecture and extensive collections have made it one of Mexico’s most important cultural institutions. 

Chapultepec Castle and the National Museum of History
Chapultepec Castle began as a viceregal retreat in the late 18th century. Over time, it served as a military academy, an imperial residence for Maximilian and Carlota, and a residence for several Mexican presidents.
The castle was also a key site in the Battle of Chapultepec during the war between Mexico and the United States. Today, it houses the National Museum of History, where visitors can explore several centuries of Mexican history while enjoying impressive views of the city.

Palace of Fine Arts
Inaugurated in 1934, the Palace of Fine Arts is one of Mexico City’s leading cultural and architectural landmarks.
Its exterior reflects Art Nouveau influences, while much of its interior features Art Deco design. The building is renowned for its murals and for hosting music, dance, theater, opera, and major cultural exhibitions.

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Located at the foot of Tepeyac Hill, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of Mexico’s most important religious and cultural sites.
According to Catholic tradition, the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego here in 1531. The modern basilica houses the sacred tilma associated with Juan Diego and welcomes pilgrims and visitors throughout the year.

Teotihuacan: The Place Where the Gods Were Created
Located approximately 50 kilometers northeast of Mexico City, Teotihuacan was one of the most influential cultural centers of ancient Mesoamerica.
Explore its monumental ceremonial avenue, the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent while discovering the history and symbolism of this extraordinary archaeological site.

Historic Center of Mexico City
Centuries of Mexican history can be seen throughout the architectural landscape of Mexico City’s Historic Center, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The area brings together archaeological remains, colonial buildings, museums, plazas, churches, murals, shops, restaurants, and some of the capital’s most important cultural landmarks.

The Zócalo
Officially known as Plaza de la Constitución, is the civic and symbolic heart of Mexico City.
Its origins reach back to the ceremonial center of Mexico-Tenochtitlan. Today, the vast plaza is surrounded by major landmarks, including the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, and the archaeological remains of Templo Mayor.
The popular name “Zócalo” comes from the base of a monument that was planned but never completed during the 19th century.