A city of extraordinary beauty and mining tradition. Its streets formed of legendary alleys and tunnels are home to more than a dozen outstanding buildings of historical and artistic value. Capital of the country for a short time. It has been registered on the World Heritage List by UNESCO, in addition to being part of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro.

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.

This is the site where the first pre-Hispanic town flourished in the Valley of Mexico, and it has also been a site of recreation and leisure activities since colonial times. Its woods, lakes, houses and churches make it one of the most beautiful sites in Mexico City.

A place of recreation and relaxation since colonial times, Coyoacán was the first capital of the viceroyalty, a bastion of defense against the Mexican-American War in the 19th century and today is the cultural heart of Mexico City. Its urban landscape is characterized by the beauty of its churches, chapels, squares and residences.

This was the capital of Nueva Vizcaya in New Spain and a prosperous city during the 18th century because it was located on the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (the Royal Inland Road). It has been the scene of battles such as the occupation of the city during the Mexican Revolution, and is currently noted for its cultural and artistic festivals.

This town offers a fabulous example of urban structure together with original buildings that emerged from the fusion of local and European elements, granting them a unique character.