The most beautiful places around Mexico City
The best of Mexico City
Mexico City is considered one of the largest cities in the world. It lies on a plateau surrounded by volcanoes, with the most famous being Popokatepetl. In the city itself you will find several attractions, including the world-famous Museum of Anthropology. There are several other interesting places to visit around Mexico City, such as Puebla. Just outside the city is also one of the most important monuments of the country – the huge pyramid of Teotihuacan. Let's take a look at the most beautiful sights around Mexico City
Teotihuacan
Mexico's most remarkable monument
The largest pyramid in America is just a short distance from capital of Mexico – Mexico City. The most important buildings of the complex are the pyramids of the Moon and the Sun continue reading
Volcano Popocatépetl
The most famous volcano of Mexico
Popocatépetl (5 426 m asl) is one of the most famous volcanoes all over the world. At the same time, it is the second highest mountain in Mexico and one of the most active and the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. For most of the time, the ascent to the top of this mountain is forbidden for safety reasons continue reading
Puebla
One of Mexico's most beautiful cities
Puebla is a large historic city with approximately 2.5 million inhabitants. It is situated on a plateau at 2,150 meters above sea level. You will find interesting buildings from the colonization period. A lot of houses are beautifully tiled continue reading
National Museum of Anthropology
Mexico's most beautiful museum
Without a doubt, the most interesting Mexican museum is the National Museum of Anthropology located in the capital Mexico city. You will find here a beautifully processed history of individual Indian civilizations in Mexico continue reading
Mexico City
Capital of Mexico
Mexico City (Ciudad de México) is located in a huge valley on a plateau at 2,250 meters above sea level. It is located in the former capital of the Aztec Empire – Tenochtitlan. It is one of the most populous cities in the world. According to various perspectives it has 9–20 million inhabitants. You can find here many monuments mainly from the colonization period. continue reading
The Great Pyramid of Cholula
The largest pyramid in America
The city of Cholula is basically just a suburb of Puebla. You will find several interesting churches, but the greatest sight is a huge pyramid, which falls more like a hill (most of the building is covered and overgrown). In addition, at its peak is built Christian church. From the top there is a beautiful view of the massive Popocatépetl. This pyramid is considered the largest in America, although it is definitely not as nice as the ones in Teotihuacan continue reading
Pachuca
Colorful city
Pachuca, the capital of Hidalgo, just off Mexico City, is not so popular with tourists. After all, you won't find many interesting monuments here. However, it has a good atmosphere and captivates with colorful houses scattered around the surrounding hillsides. Here it is definitely worthwhile to go to some of the higher views of the city and look around nicely continue reading
