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Things To Do In Mexico - Indoor
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Templo Expiatorio, Guadalajara, Mexico.
This "Expiatory Temple" is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.
Construction began in 1897, it was opened to the public in 1931. The
imposing Italian neo-gothic façade is made of stone and just as in the
Middle Ages, no cement or iron was used in its construction. While on tour,
you might also visit the nearby Biblioteca Iberoamericana or the Universidad
de Guadalajara. Adults. Read more.
Tequila Express, Guadalajara, Mexico.
Who could resist the call to board the Tequila Express? Enjoy mariachi bands
on board a first-class luxury train out of Guadalajara while you sip tequila
and local beer. Expert local guides will make sure you don't miss a single
sight. The train stops at the Hacienda de San Josel Refugio, where Tequila
Herradura is manufactured. Once there, guides lead a tour through the
museum, showing how tequila was made by past artisans. Adults. Read more
Castillo de Chapultepec, Mexico City Mexico.
The Castillo de Chapultepec was built between 1780 and 1790, constructed on
top of an Aztec fortress with panoramic views of the city. You’ll want to
stroll through the gardens surrounding the palace designed by Empress
Carlota during the French occupation. The palace once served as the Colegio
Militar (Military Academy) and was also the official presidential residence
until 1939, when President Cárdenas converted the palace into the Museo
Nacional de Historia. Restoration efforts have significantly enhanced the
construction as well as the design of the interior. Read more.
Museo Nacional de Antropologa, Mexico City Mexico.
Opened in 1968, this museum is one of a kind. A gigantic statue of the water
god Tláloc, weighing approximately 200 tons, is poised near the entrance.
Archaeological finds are exhibited throughout 11 halls depicting the
different American cultures that flourished in the region. Learn about
civilizations such as the Golfo, Teotihuacan, Maya and Toltec dating from
prehistoric time right up to the present day. Be sure to visit the museum
cafeteria, where you'll find living history in the form of local musicians
performing with replicas of prehistoric instruments! Read more.
Papalote Museo del Nino,
Mexico City, Mexico.
This is a must-see if you’re traveling with children, "The Kite" Museum (in
the Nahuatl language, “butterfly”) is an ideal place to visit. Opened in
1993, the museum offers a hands-on interactive ultra-modern experience,
including an IMAX theatre. It is divided into five major sections dedicated
to discovering the Human Body, Communications, Our World, Expressions and
Con-Ciencia. Family fun. Read more.
Museo de Arte Contemporenea, Monterrey Mexico.
This arts-rich city finds its center with this world-famous museum. Designed
by Ricardo Legorreta in 1990, the building's entrance is graced by the La
Paloma (The Dove) sculpture by the renowned Juan Soriana. Eleven exhibit
halls on two floors present a bounty of Latin American art of the
contemporary age. See the leading edge of Mexican art here! Read more.
Chico's Paradise Restaurant, Bar and Grill,
Puerto Vallarta Mexico.
Anyone who's been to Chico's, located about thirty minutes from downtown
Puerto Vallarta, will tell you it's one of the true musts for your Baja
vacation. The trip to Chico's takes you through the Sierra Madre Mountains,
arriving at a jungle paradise with a beautiful river with natural pools in
which you can relax and enjoy the day. The restaurant has an excellent view
of the river and mountains, and the food is second to none! Read more.
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