Palacio Nacional

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Palacio Nacional
Photo: Condé Nast Traveler
“A distinguished building east of the Zócalo holds (for free!) (to the public!) (in open air!) some of the most stunning Diego Rivera murals in his canon. The building operates as the seat of the federal executive branch of Mexico’s government, so there are office workers milling about and you have…”
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Lonely PlanetAug 24

Checking in: La Valise Mexico City

Enjoy a French-inspired luxury experience at La Valise boutique hotel in the Roma Norte neighborhood.

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Lonely PlanetJul 21

10 fantastic, unexpected destinations for budget travelers

Explore the world’s wonders without breaking the bank.

architectural highlight in Centro Histórico

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  • RomaSuburbThere's no better home base for eating your way through the city.
  • CondesaNeighborhoodIt is immediately west of Colonia Roma, together with which it is designated as a "Barrio Mágico Turístico".
  • Palacio NacionalSightarchitectural highlight in Centro Histórico
  • Museo Frida KahloMuseumThis Mexico City museum, also known as "Casa Azul" for its shocking cobalt blue exterior, is where Frida Khalo was born…
  • CoyoacánNeighborhoodstreet life, costs little or nothing to take in
  • TeotihuacánSightTeotihuacan is an ancient Mesoamerican city located in a sub-valley of the Valley of Mexico, which is located in the…
  • Centro HistoricoNeighborhoodhistorical center with inexpensive guesthouses and hostels
  • ZócaloSightsquare in Centro Histórico
  • Chapultepec ParkParkhuge park, free to explore
  • Palacio de Bellas ArtesSightIt hosts performing arts events, literature events and plastic arts galleries and exhibitions.
  • Autobuses del NortePlacebus station for Teotihuacán
  • Museo de Antropología e HistóriaMuseum
  • Diego Rivera Mural MuseumMuseum
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 11, 2025

26 Best Things to Do in Mexico City, From Frida Kahlo's Home to Storied Pastry Shops

Everything you need to do in one of the very oldest cities in the Americas

Holds stunning Diego Rivera murals

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