Interesting Destinations in Mexico DF

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Basílica de Guadalupe

It has a tradition that in the year 1531 the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego indigenous and asked that a notice of Fray Juan de Zumarraga in the hill of Tepeyac wanted to erect a temple, under the advocation Santa Maria de Guadalupe. The bishop informed, he requested a test, which responded by sending the Virgin to Juan Diego with roses that gushed into the barren hill of Tepeyac. When presented again to Fray Juan, dropped the flowers of the crude layer of indigenous, it being printed the image of the Virgen Morena, now venerated in the Basilica

Teotihuacan

Explore the magic and mystery that surrounds the archaeological site of Teotihuacan with its more than 2000 years old, visiting the wonderful Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, walk between buildings, ruins of temples and deities such as the Quetzalpapalotl or the Butterflies.

 

Xochimilco

It is characterized by persistent channels that gave a very special dye around the Valley of Anahuac and at that site by the terrain and a series of springs flow at the edge of mountains, enabled until now, which is the feature peculiar, channels, the chinampas, with their flowers, canals, with their trajineras decorated like inviting you to visit the most picturesque sites of the Federal District.

Cuernavaca

The city of eternal spring, world famous for the climate, the flowers, the spas and the beautiful architecture, full of charm. At only 90 km from Mexico City, Cuernavaca is the jewel of the state of Morelos. Since it has always been the resting place of visitors from around the world, attracted by the temperature (20 degrees Celsius in average) and the crystalline waters of its resorts.

Puebla

Known as the "City of Angels" and the Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Puebla is located 136 km from Mexico City. Its climate is temperate, with cool summers, semi-moist and rain during the summer and early fall, its average annual temperature is 16 ° C. This city has a large number of colonial buildings in the trend of mainly baroque and neoclassical s.XVI, notably its cathedral, a perfect example of the architectural beauty of the city.

The perfect stroke of their convents, churches and squares, seems to have been carried out of the hands of the angels. The cultural wealth of this city not only is reflected in its architecture, its cuisine blends perfectly the pre-Hispanic heritage, Arabic, French and Spanish, which is reflected in his famous dishes such as chiles in Nogada and mole poblano, which have gained fame world. The same applies to their craft products such as Talavera Puebla, the tree of life, amate paintings on paper and whimsical designs in onyx and marble, all ready for visitors to its beautiful and traditional handicraft markets and squares. Dressed in gray quarry, Puebla is the fifth largest city in Mexico. In its streets trace reticular discover beautiful corners and imposing facades adorned by ironwork balconies. In its environs will find natural beauty where various activities take place outdoors, do not forget to visit the National Park Izta-Popo, La Malinche National Park or Biosphere Reserve of the Tehuacan Valley, the largest in the world.

Cholula

Its climate is temperate-humid with rain in summer. Among its most important holidays are the Apostolos Andreas, the San Isidro Labrador, that of the Blessed Virgin of Remedios and San Diego de Alcala. Highlights of his craft are the floral rugs, carved in wax figures for the patron festival, candles and figurines of indigenous ritual use. During your visit to this site, it can not fail to know the archaeological zone, which brings together seven bases among which the pyramid dedicated to Chiconahui Quiahuitl, with a base of 400m per side that makes the basement world's largest pyramid. From the main square of this town you can admire the church of Remedios, the parish of San Andres Cholula, the church of Santa Maria church in Tonantzintla  and San Francisco Acatepec, magnificent examples of Baroque architecture of the XVI and XVII centuries

Taxco

Saying Taxco is talking about the tradition of Mexican silver. It's marvel at immense fortunes that left us art, temples and legends and evoke the knowledge that is focused and renewed in the fingers of his craft. You can admire, among others, the Parish of Santa Prisca, one of the most important of the Mexican Baroque, made by the finest artists and architects; visit the Mansion of Borda, now converted into a Casa de la Cultura; that the habit Humboldt, Today Art Museum Virreinal, or know the shops and workshops of the artists of the silver

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