Mexico City for First Travelers

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First time Mexico, and then even Mexico City. I started with mixed feelings our trip to Mexico City. I didn't know anybody, who visited Mexico City. I just heard about the horror stories, like drugs on every corner, the high crime rate, bodies in the street, so the dangerousness in this town. Back again, I can say, I was absolutely wrong, I didn't see anything of this. Mexico City is a must-see for history lovers, cultural lovers, foodies, architecture lovers, museum visitors, and people with passion for beautiful views. It is a great city to walk around, let you inspire from the buildings, the people, the history and the culture.

We visited Mexico City for 4 days, and I want to show you all the things we did. Believe me, there were a lot more things to discover.

Centro Historico

The Palacio Nacional (National Palace) is located in the main square in Mexico City. It's a archeological site in a beautiful old building, and great mural art from Diego Rivera, a prominent Mexican painter. 

I loved the Monumento de la Revolucion at the Republic Square Plaza.  The monument stands 67 meters (220 ft) in height, and is the tallest triumph arch in the world (see Wikipedia). The 360 degree view of Mexico City was absolutely amazing.

Some more inspirations in Centro Historico

Chapultepec

In this area are a lot of museums in a huge beautiful park. The Museo Nacional de Antropologia describes the Mexican history, and the Maya and Aztec cultures, in a stunning building in its architecture. 

The Castillo Chapultepec is like a castle in the city, with a beautiful garden and stunning views to the city.

Condesa

My favorite neighborhood was Condesa, especially the Calle Amsterdam (Street). There were a lot of bars, restaurants and small parks. It was a part of Mexico City, not a tourist area, more quiet streets and local people, where you just walk around and let you inspire. I was obsessed with the many power cables. 

Coyoacan

The Museo Frida Kahlo was my personal must-see in Mexico City. It was a beautiful house and garden, where Frida Kahlo lived. Every room was colorful, with her art and her belongings, very nicely arranged.

Piramides de Teotihuacan

The famous pyramids, roughly 25 km far away from Mexico City, known as the City of God, an UNESCO site, were worth the half-day-trip. There were 2 pyramids, the Sun and the Moon. We took the many many steps onto the top of both, and were rewarded with a stunning outlook!

Convento De Saint Augustine (Monastery)

On our way back from the pyramids we visited the Saint Augustine, an old monastery with a beautiful patio, old archways, long corridors and nice views.

Still worth mentioning, we took Taxi, all the days, it was really cheap. We didn't feel uncomfortable, or even in danger, not for any second. Even so, I was surprised about the very clean city, clean streets, clean parks, everything was neat and tidy. I am sure that in this 8 Mio. population city, are some other regions, not clean and even not safe, not unlike as in other big cities.  

There is a bunch more to discover. I really hope I'll be back a second time.

Christine 

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