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You find those locations here where posts with useful information are available—such as maps, practical details, guides, instructions, etc.—in addition to the many accompanying photos.

(All photos taken in 2023)

Mexico City 

  • Orientation - An overview of the main areas of interest in Mexico City. Info & map.
  • 5 best viewpoints - Stunning views of Mexico City. Info & map.
  • The National Museum of Anthropology - All the main displays. Exhibition map & photo documentation. 
  • Teotihuacán - Ruins of an ancient Mesoamerican city with massive pyramids. Day trip by public transport from Mexico City. Transport info & map.
  • Historic Centre - The heart of old Mexico City, home to the Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor, and colonial-era streets rich in history and architecture.
  • Avenida Paseo de la Reforma - A grand boulevard lined with skyscrapers, monuments, and museums, it connects the Historic Center to Chapultepec and is a symbol of modern and historic Mexico.
  • Zona Rosa, Roma Norte and La Condesa - Trendy, walkable neighborhoods known for their nightlife, Art Deco architecture, cafés, galleries, and a youthful, cosmopolitan vibe. 
  • Polanco - An upscale district with luxury shopping, fine dining, and cultural landmarks like the Soumaya Museum and Museo Jumex.
  • Chapultepec - A vast urban park housing the Chapultepec Castle, major museums like the Museo Nacional de Antropología, a zoo, and lush green spaces.
  • Avenida Insurgentes Sur - One of the longest avenues in the city, stretching south through diverse neighborhoods, university campuses, and a mix of commercial and residential zones.
  • Coyoacán - A charming colonial-era district with cobblestone streets, vibrant plazas, and historic homes — most famously, the Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) and Leon Trotsky.
  • Leon Trotsky's House Museum (Coyoacán)
  • Basílica de Guadalupe - Mexico’s most important Catholic pilgrimage site, where millions visit the modern and old basilicas honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe. Great views.
  • Street Life - Random photos.
Villahermosa - Parque Museo La Venta - Olmec colossal heads and other monuments. Exhibition map & photo documentation.

Xalapa

Veracruz City

Papantla 

San Cristóbal de las Casas 

Ocosingo 

Valladolid 

Cobá - Mayan ruins between Tulum and Chichen Itzá - Info & map.

Tulum 


Other posts

Posts with little written information but many photos of different locations, attractions, events. 

Puebla 

Oaxaca city (Oaxaca de Juárez) 

Oaxaca coast - Tranquil beaches in Oaxaca - Puerto Ángel, Mazunte, Punta Cometa and Playa Mermejita, San Agustinillo, and Zipolite. 

Palenque - Mayan Ruins 

Campeche 

Mérida 

Cancún 

  • El Meco - Maya ruins.
  • Hotel Zone - A long walk along the beaches, from one end to the other. 

El Volador - The ritual of the descending birds 
Mexican Food - Random photos. 



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