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Museo Exhacienda San Gabriel de Barrera, Guanajuato
Ollie #71 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
17 gardens of three acres located on the grounds of an old 16th-century hacienda, which still includes some original furniture.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  1376.3 miles from city center
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Monumento a Cristo Rey, Guanajuato
Ollie #72 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Located on a nearly 3,000-foot mountain called Cerro del Cubilete, this huge statue of Jesus is one of the largest in the world.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1344.9 miles from city center
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Piedra Herrada Sanctuary, Valle de Bravo
Ollie #73 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
A sanctuary for viewing Monarch Butterflies in central Mexico.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  1248.2 miles from city center
Ceramica Uriarte, Puebla
Ollie #74 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Factory tours are offered of Uriarte, a company that has been producing ceramics since 1827.
Attraction type  Factory Tours; Specialty Shops
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Casa Azul, Mexico City
Ollie #75 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Owner description: This brightly colored house where artist Frida Kahlo lived for over 10 years with her husband Diego Rivera has been transformed into a museum...... more » Owner description: This brightly colored house where artist Frida Kahlo lived for over 10 years with her husband Diego Rivera has been transformed into a museum dedicated to her work. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Art Museums
Distance  1202.3 miles from city center
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El Jardin, San Miguel de Allende
Ollie #76 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews

At the heart of San Miguel's historic centre sits the Jardín: not strictly speaking a garden but the town's main plaza, pedestrianised on three sides and busy day and night. Great... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1343.4 miles from city center
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Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City
Ollie #77 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
This performance center features frequent concerts given by both international stars and Mexico's top musical artists.
Attraction type  Theaters; Zoos; Gardens
Distance  1204.2 miles from city center
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Chapultepec Park, Mexico City
As featured in Mexico City for young kids
Ollie #78 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 120 reviews
This 1,600-acre bucolic park has enough activities to fill days at a time and is particularly popular among families with children.
Attraction type  Parks; National Parks; Forests
Distance  1187.6 miles from city center
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Teleferico, Zacatecas
Ollie #79 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
A 10-minute cable car ride between two small mountain peaks in the city's historic section.
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  1512.1 miles from city center
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Pozos de Mineral, Guanajuato
Ollie #80 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Ghost Towns
Distance  1341.1 miles from city center
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Aquarium of Veracruz, Veracruz
Ollie #81 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
This impressive new aquarium is home to over 3,000 species of both local and international marine life.
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  1029.5 miles from city center
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The Cave of Swallows, San Luis Potosi
Ollie #82 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Distance  1403.1 miles from city center
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Centro Historico, Mexico City
Ollie #83 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews

This is where it all began. Once the heart of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlán, then the capital of the colony of Nueva España, it is full of churches, crumbling mansions and lively... more »

Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1668.9 miles from city center
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Alhondiga de Granaditas, Guanajuato
Ollie #84 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 67 reviews

La Alhóndiga (al OHN dee gah) is a large, two-story stone structure near the Mercado Hidalgo. A huge stone plaza lies on one side, and a steep street along one side of that plaza... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1375.8 miles from city center
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Valle de Bravo
Ollie #85 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1200.8 miles from city center
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Parque de los Tecajetes, Xalapa
Ollie #86 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  1084.0 miles from city center
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Parque Nacional Desierto de los Leones, Mexico City
Ollie #87 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
A large pine forest with a 17th-century Carmelite convent.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  1205.7 miles from city center
Los Voladores of Papantla, Veracruz
Ollie #88 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Museo de Guadalupe, Zacatecas
Ollie #89 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: Formerly known as the Museum of Viceregal Art, this early 18th-century convent located in Guadalupe, a small suburb of Zacatecas, is now a museum with...... more » Owner description: Formerly known as the Museum of Viceregal Art, this early 18th-century convent located in Guadalupe, a small suburb of Zacatecas, is now a museum with an impressive collection of religious art. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Religious Sites; Museums
Robert Brady Museum, Cuernavaca
Ollie #90 of 756 attractions in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews

In the shadow of the Cathedral of Cuernavaca, the Casa de la Torre houses a unique collection of fine and decorative arts from all over the world. The visitor will enjoy a... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites
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