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Edificio de Correos, Mexico City
Ollie #21 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 73 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Specialty Museums; Government Buildings
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Museo de Arte Popular, Mexico City
Ollie #22 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 40 reviews

One of the newer museums opened to revive the historic centre and housed in a former art deco fire station. Well-displayed tribute to Mexico's exuberant folk and popular arts and... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1201.8 miles from city center
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Museo Casa Luis Barragan, Mexico City
Ollie #23 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
The preserved home of Mexican architect Luis Barragán allows visitors to view a primary example of his famous architectural style.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1203.6 miles from city center
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Franz Mayer Museum (Museo Franz Mayer), Mexico City
Ollie #24 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Located in a 16th-century Spanish hospital, this museum features a large collection of colonial art.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  1201.8 miles from city center
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Cerro de la Bufa, Zacatecas
Ollie #25 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
The beautiful mountain overlooking Zacatecas, complete with a cable car for tourists.
Attraction type  Mountains; Lookouts
Distance  1507.7 miles from city center
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Juarez Theater (Teatro Juarez), Guanajuato
Ollie #26 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 83 reviews
This early 20th-century building is part Moorish, part Roman and part Greek and is one of the city's more noticeable landmarks.
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  1375.4 miles from city center
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Coyoacan, Mexico City
As featured in Mexico City off the beaten path
Ollie #27 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 237 reviews
Owner description: Coyoacan, a former village and now one of the 16 boroughs of Mexico City, is a historic center. It is a popular place to visit, especially on...... more » Owner description: Coyoacan, a former village and now one of the 16 boroughs of Mexico City, is a historic center. It is a popular place to visit, especially on weekends, because many of the original layouts, plazas and narrow streets have been preserved and date from the 16th to the early 20th centuries. « less
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1199.7 miles from city center
Sense, A Rosewood Spa, San Miguel de Allende
Ollie #28 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Sense, A Rosewood Spa® is a world-class sanctuary offering respite and rejuvenation for body, mind and spirit. Fusing proven techniques and products...... more » Owner description: Sense, A Rosewood Spa® is a world-class sanctuary offering respite and rejuvenation for body, mind and spirit. Fusing proven techniques and products from around the world with local healing traditions and indigenous ingredients, the spa presents a full range of therapies, treatments, massage and skin care services that are as unique as they are indulgent. Sense Spa offers separate facilities for men and women featuring sauna, steam and an array of thoughtful amenities as well as a world class gym and exercise area. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Paseo por el Centro Historico, Mexico City
Ollie #29 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 90 reviews
Ride a tram or simply walk through this area in the center of the city with its interesting historic buildings.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
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Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City
Ollie #30 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 36 reviews

Founded as a Jesuit College, it became the Escuela Normal after the revolution. A baroque building, and one of the first to be decorated with murals by Rivera and Orozco in the... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1201.0 miles from city center
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3 Senores, San Miguel de Allende
Ollie #31 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 52 reviews

3 Senores is the original horseback riding company in San Miguel de Allende, and  is a small family owned and operated business, serving the community for over 14 years.  The... more »

Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables
Distance  1343.8 miles from city center
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Jardin de la Union, Guanajuato
Ollie #32 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 69 reviews
This popular plaza is the center of social activity in the city.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1375.4 miles from city center
Canada de la Virgen, S.P.R. de R.L., San Miguel de Allende
Ollie #33 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews

Santuario Canada de la Virgin. Get in touch with nature - espace the cafe life of San Miguel!  A little promoted but wonderful slow paced, huge nature reservation run by an... more »

Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Teotihuacan Museum
Ollie #34 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
This museum displays a large collection of artifacts found at Teotihuacán, one of Mexico's most important archaeological sites.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1220.5 miles from city center
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Iglesia de San Cayetano, Guanajuato
Ollie #35 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
This old church was built by the Count of Valenciana, the first owner of the town's silver mine.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1376.6 miles from city center
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Museo Mural Diego Rivera, Mexico City
Ollie #36 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Mexican artist Diego Rivera's most famous mural, "Dream of a Sunday afternoon in the Alameda", is housed in this museum.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1201.9 miles from city center
Yaxchilan, Chiapas
Ollie #37 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
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Frida Kahlo Museum (Museo Frida Kahlo), Mexico City
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Ollie #38 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 247 reviews

Also known as La Casa Azul the Frida Kahlo Museum is actually the house where she was born and also died.This museum is in Coyoacan, a suburb of Mexico City. There is a very good... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  1199.9 miles from city center
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Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), Mexico City
As featured in 3 days in Mexico City
Ollie #39 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 169 reviews

The Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City is without a doubt one of the the grandest sights in all of the world. It is amazing.  You do not have to be a Catholic to step inside... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Distance  1201.1 miles from city center
Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City
Ollie #40 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
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