This ornate church is home to a school to educate the native children.

A popular church which houses the tomb of Manuel Tolsa as well as paintings by Miquel Cabrera.

Mexican artist Diego Rivera's most famous mural, "Dream of a Sunday afternoon in the Alameda", is housed in this museum.

This bar offers cheap Latin dancing lessons on Saturdays.

One can find great buys at this marketplace on artwork, jewelry and other wares imported from throughout the country.

This site was once a major Indian city that rivaled and eventually was conquered by the Aztec empire.

This museum has a huge collection of artwork ranging from ancient times to the present.

This museum has a wide range of exhibits from the region's past, including ancient bones and Indian artwork.

This hotel has an exquisitely ornate lobby.

The remains of Hernán Cortés are located in this church, situated close to the spot where he first met the Aztec leader Montezuma.

This museum, which documents the Mexican struggle for independence, has an impressive revolutionary monument located in the courtyard in front of it.

Some of the ruins at this ancient archaeological site date back to 500 B.C.

This museum features exhibits on the history of military conquests by foreign nations in Mexico.

This museum features exhibits on the art and culture of both ancient and modern Mexican society.

The tree under which Hernán Cortés cried after suffering severe losses in a battle against the Aztecs in 1520.

This 18th-century baroque church has a number of intricate mosaics and alterpieces.

This cultural center, which includes a library and an auditorium, is dedicated to educating people on the universal aspects of Latin American culture.

This children's playground located near the Lago di Chapultepec also includes a petting zoo.

This park, located on a hill above Mexico City, provides excellent views of the surrounding area and is a popular respite for the crowded city.

This famous baroque church is an impressive presence on the city's Zócalo.

This art gallery has gained a strong reputation for its rotating collection of Mexican and international art.

This historic church, located in the city's Centro Histórico, is dedicated to the Virgin of Balvanera.

One of many old churches located in the city's Centro Histórico.

This bucolic park is surrounded by a number of colonial buildings.

This preserved 16th-century home has been transformed into a museum that traces the development of Mexican art from pre-Columbian times to modern day.

Located in the crowded downtown area, these preserved ruins of the Cuicuilco culture have been transformed into a museum.

The preserved home of Mexican architect Luis Barragán allows visitors to view a primary example of his famous architectural style.

Located in the large Pentitlán Metro station, this exhibit explores the relationship between humans and the natural environment.

This museum focuses on the science and technology of energy.

Opened in 1988, this off-beat museum displays various types of shoes from throughout history.

This bucolic park has a collection of reproductions of 51 famous pre-Columbian cultures.

This planetarium has a number of high-powered telescopes and has a special star-gazing program for children.

This working hospital was originally constructed in the 16th century.

This church, built in the 1700's, is dedicated to Saint San Hipolito.

This museum houses an impressive collection of items relating to the Mexican sport of Charros.

This plaza features an eighteenth century chapel.