A former center of government, Tlatelolco was a twin to Tenochtitlan, a friend and a foe, a companion in trade, construction, power, and religion; both were totally eclipsed following the Spanish Conquest. Many impressive remains are on view in their original location and in the site museum.

The Great Teocalli (temple) that amazed the Conquistadors remains a testament to the magnificence of the Tlatoani chiefs and the religiosity of their people; it was also the cosmic center of Mexica rule. A unique museum showing the remains of the original construction and its valuable monuments.

College of San Ángel and temple of the Order of Discalced Carmelites from the 17th century is the work of a notable architect of the viceroyalty. It has a collection of New Spanish painting and sculpture, 12 mummified bodies, as well as a collection of wax dances, the work of the cultural manager and sculptor of the 20th century, Carmen Carrillo Martínez.

The National Museum of World Cultures is one of the five national museums managed by the National Institute of Anthropology and History, and the only one in the country with the clear intention of introducing visitors to the cultural diversity of the world.

Since 1960, the Museo del Caracol has been an educational exhibition venue (mainly for children) focusing on Mexican history and spanning the period from the War of Independence until the 1917 Constitution. The information is presented using dioramas, models, videos and information boards.

This sixteenth-century Augustinian monastery built in the Renaissance style boasts remarkable frescos, a collection of pre-Hispanic, viceregal, religious and everyday objects, as well as the remains of Latin America’s first paper mill.

Capital of the Mexica people and viceregal capital, also known as the “City of Palaces.” Its architectural and cultural development has been linked to the different governments it has had throughout its history. Today, pre-Hispanic remains, Baroque churches, Neoclassical and Art Deco buildings, as well as modern skyscrapers converge in the heart of the country’s dizzying capital.

At the edge of Mexico City, the ancient capital of the Tepanecas is distinguished from the rest of the city by its social cohesion and by its enduring traditional neighborhoods.

Founded around lakes and with a long agricultural tradition, these towns remind us of the lakeside origin of Mexico City and the rural way of life that prevailed there until recently. Their canals, churches, squares, chinampas and traditions are part of the city’s cultural, natural and historical wealth.