In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve got a new header on our blog that has 15 Mexico City icons on it (Click here to view the image). They are images of important things that define Mexico City. If you ever visit Mexico City, you have to see these monuments, people, and other things that represent Mexico City.
15 Things You Must See in Mexico City
Mexican Flag (La Bandera Mexicana) – especially the giant flag in the zocalo, Mexico City’s main square.
Fine Arts Palace (Palacio de Bellas Artes) – if you get a chance, watch the folkloric ballet in the auditorium.
Mariachi Band (Los Mariachis) – you can find them in different places, but the most famous plaza for mariachis is Garibaldi Square.
The Angel of Independence (El Angel de la Independencia) – this monument has been a symbol of Mexico City for a long time. You can find it on Reforma Blvd, one of the main roads that goes through the city.
Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) – the main cathedral in the country is located in the zocalo, too.
Organ Grinder – these guys can usually be found in front of the Fine Arts Palace and in the zocalo in front of the cathedral. (click to view a video of an organ grinder)
Torre Mayor – the tallest building in Mexico City, offering great views from the lookout high above the city.
The Little Horse (El Caballito) – a landmark on Reforma, this sculpture looks like a yellow horse head.
Latin American Tower – located across the street from the Fine Arts Palace, this tower has a lookout on top offering you great views of the city. (click to see video from the Latin American tower)
World Trade Center – a popular place for expos and conferences.
Monument to the Revolution – this monument is to honor the Mexican Revolution. It is a huge monument situated in a fairly large square.
Basilica of Guadalupe – the second most visited Catholic site in the world (second only to the Vatican) is considered the most sacred place in all of Mexico. (click here for video of the Basilica)
Monument to Benito Juarez – this monument sits right out in front of Alameda, Mexico City’s central park, and serves as a monument to one of the most important figures in Mexican history.
Green Taxis – you’ll see these little green Volkswagen beetles everywhere (vochos).
I was playing around with Photoshop and put our family in a green Volkswagen taxi. The “vochos” are a typical sight (without our family) in Mexico City.
I already wrote about our trip to Xochimilco and included photos, but I wanted to give you a taste of what it was like to be on the boat with the Mariachi band playing. So, here’s the video of the Mariachis that came onto our boat in Xochimilco, Mexico.
I love living in Mexico City. I love the fact that I can go see so many things here just by getting in my car or taking public transportation.
Most people would have to hop on an airplane and travel a long way to see these sites.
If you are ever visiting Mexico, here are five more places to visit in Mexico City.
Chapultepec Castle: The Castle in Chapultepec is a great place to visit. It’s where Maximilian lived while he was emperor of Mexico.
Anthropology Museum: An interesting place to see the history of all the different people that have lived in Mexico and who make it what it is today.
Mexico City Post office: I love the post office’s building and architecture. Inside, there is a huge staircase, and it’s just a beautiful place overall. It’s located beside the Palacio de Bellas Artes (the Fine Arts Palace), and it won’t take much time to visit, but it is a work of art.
Basilica de Guadalupe: The second most visited Catholic site in the world, after the Vatican, is a gigantic complex that will help you understand more about Mexico’s culture, religion, and people. Here’s a video of the Basilica de Guadalupe and the Castle of Chapultepec.
Yesterday, we went to Xochimilco with our friends, the Torberts, their family, and Joel, a missionary in England (who used to live in Mexico City). We had a great time on the boats, listening to Mariachi music and eating quesadillas and other great Mexican food.
Xochimilco is a great place to go (despite the traffic to get there from the north end of the city), and it’s really fun if you want to experience Mexican culture.
Here are some pictures of Xochimilco, Mexico.
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It cost us 160 pesos to rent the boat for an hour, and the vendors come alongside you in their own boat selling drinks, food, and entertainment. It’s like a Mexican Venice. We had a blast!
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