Places worth the detour in Mexico City
159 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Mexico City, Mexico, across 7 kinds of detour; museums & galleries are the largest group (52). Best known: Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral. 139 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 159
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 99 are on the map and on the Mexico pages.
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1.Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Sacred sites · 16th century · Renowned
Cathedral in Mexico City
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2.Lake Texcoco
Nature & landscapes · Renowned
Former natural lake formation within the Valley of Mexico
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3.National Museum of Anthropology (Mexico)
Museums & culture · 20th century · Renowned
National museum of Mexico
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7.National Palace
Built landmarks · 16th century · Notable
Seat of the Executive branch of the Mexican Federal Government in Mexico City
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8.Frida Kahlo Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Historic house museum and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo
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11.Luis Barragán House and Studio
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Mexico City cultural institution
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18.Museo Nacional de Arte
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Art museum in Mexico City, Mexico
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19.Torres de Satélite
Built landmarks · Notable
Group of sculptures located in the Ciudad Satélite district of Naucalpan
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21.Complejo Cultural Los Pinos
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Mexico City cultural complex
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22.Academy of San Carlos
Museums & culture · 18th century · Hidden gem
First major art academy and the first art museum in the Americas
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24.Palace of Iturbide
Museums & culture · 18th century · Hidden gem
Former Imperial Palace of Mexico (1822-1823)
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28.Auditorio Nacional
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Entertainment center at Mexico City, Mexico
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32.Museo Nacional de San Carlos
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
National Museum of Mexico
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35.Santa Cecilia Acatitlan
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Mesoamerican archaeological site in Mexico State, Mexico
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36.El Caballito
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Equestrian statue of Charles IV of Spain
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37.The History of Mexico (mural)
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Mural by Diego Rivera in Mexico City, Mexico
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39.La Feria Chapultepec Mágico
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Former amusement park in Mexico City, Mexico
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43.Leon Trotsky House Museum
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem
House museum in Mexico City
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48.Central Library UNAM
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Main library of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
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49.Church of Nuestra Señora de Valvanera, Mexico City
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Church in México City
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53.Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Building in Mexico City, Mexico
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54.Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Public contemporary art museum
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55.Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Mexico City
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56.Museo Nacional de las Culturas del Mundo
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
National museum in Mexico City, Mexico
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58.Teatro Metropólitan
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Music venue and theater in Mexico City, formerly a movie theater
