Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Mexico City, Mexico

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Number of sights 8 sights
Distance 3.7 km
Ascend 59 m
Descend 54 m

Experience Mexico City in Mexico in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Mexico CityIndividual Sights in Mexico City

Sight 1: Basílica de San José y Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón

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The Basilica of San José and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic temple located in the San Juan neighborhood of the Historic Center of Mexico City in the Cuauhtémoc Mayor's Office. It was built at the end of the eighteenth century and rebuilt in the middle of the nineteenth century. Its patron saint's day is celebrated on March 19. It is characterized by being one of the few colonial buildings that are preserved in the neighborhood of San Juan and for holding the title of minor basilica. It was declared a historical monument on February 9, 1931,

Wikipedia: Basílica de San José y Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón (ES)

151 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe El Buen Tono

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The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, known as the Church of the Good Tone, is a temple located in the San Juan neighborhood of the Historic Center of Mexico City in the Cuauhtémoc Mayor's Office. It was built at the beginning of the twentieth century. Its patron saint's day is celebrated on December 12. It is characterized by being the only temple in the country that is referred to by the name of a manufacturing establishment, as well as by its eclectic French-inspired style.

Wikipedia: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Ciudad de México) (ES)

904 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 3: Reloj chino

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The Chinese Clock is a tower clock that is located at the intersection of Bucareli and Atenas streets in the Juárez neighborhood in Mexico City. It was a gift from Puyi, the last Chinese emperor, and his government on the occasion of the centennial of the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence.

Wikipedia: Reloj chino (ES)

561 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 4: Biblioteca de México José Vasconcelos

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The Citadel is a building in Mexico City, it was built between 1793 and 1807 by the Spanish architect José Antonio González Velázquez in order to house the Royal Cigar and Cigar Factory of Mexico. Currently in the building is the "José Vasconcelos" Library of Mexico and the Image Center and the headquarters of the General Directorate of Libraries of the Ministry of Culture of the country.

Wikipedia: La Ciudadela (ciudad de México) (ES), Website

590 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Arena México

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Arena México

Arena México is an indoor arena in Mexico City, Mexico, located in the Colonia Doctores neighborhood in the Cuauhtémoc borough. The arena is primarily used for professional wrestling, or lucha libre, shows promoted by Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). The building is called the "cathedral of lucha libre". Arena México has a seating capacity of 16,500 when configured for professional wrestling or boxing events. The current building was completed in 1956, built by Salvador Lutteroth, owner of CMLL at the time and is the largest arena built specifically for wrestling. The building was used as the venue for the boxing competition at the 1968 Summer Olympics, and throughout the last half of the 20th century hosted several large boxing events.

Wikipedia: Arena México (EN)

1013 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 6: Sarah Andersen Mural

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Sarah Andersen is an American cartoonist and illustrator, and the author of the webcomic Sarah's Scribbles.

Wikipedia: Sarah Andersen (EN)

229 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 7: MODO - Museo del Objeto del Objeto

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The Museo del Objeto, or MODO, is a museum in Mexico City and the first museum in Mexico dedicated to design and communications. It was opened in 2010 based on a collection of commercial packaging, advertising, graphic arts, common devices and many other objects dating back to 1810 collected by Bruno Newman over more than 40 years. The museum is dedicated to the preservation of its collection of more than 30,000 items from two centuries and to the research in the history of design and communications.

Wikipedia: Museo del Objeto del Objeto (EN), Website

291 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 8: Casa Lamm

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Casa Lamm

The Casa Lamm Cultural Center was built in the early 20th century when Colonia Roma was a new neighborhood for the wealthy leaving the historic center of Mexico City. In the 1990s the house was restored, and since 1994 it hosts exhibits as well as offering classes in art and literature.

Wikipedia: Casa Lamm (EN)

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