About Mexico City Tours
Mexico City is the capital and most populous city of Mexico. Mexico City is often compared to the greatest cities of Europe as the city has over a thousand years of culture and was once a thriving centre of the Aztek empire. Walking down the alleys of the city, one can find the remnants of the rich culture and vibrant history in the beautiful ancient ruins having intricate prehistoric carvings on them, Spanish colonial churches, cathedrals and plazas. There is another side to the city. Mexico City is building itself a bright future and has a plethora of gleaming skyscrapers, broad boulevards and roadways full of traffic while preserving its rich culture and heritage.
Some of the best tours in Mexico City include a tour to The Zócalo which is the common name of the main square in central Mexico City, The Templo Mayo which was one of the main temples of the Aztecs dedicated simultaneously to two gods, Huitzilopochtli, god of war, and Tlaloc, god of rain and agriculture and The Chapultepec Castle which is built on a hill and the site on the hill was hill was a sacred place for Aztecs, and the buildings atop it have served several purposes during its history, including that of Military Academy, Imperial residence, Presidential home, observatory, and presently, the National Museum of History. Mexico City has a rich history of artistic expression and some of the top Tours in Mexico City include a tour of the world-renowned National Museum of Anthropology and The Museo de Arte Moderno (Museum of Modern Art). Mexico City is home to a number of orchestras offering season programs some of which include the Mexico City Philharmonic, the National Symphony Orchestra and the Philharmonic Orchestra.
The city offers a wonderful shopping experience which can be witnessed by taking a tour of the Zona Rosa with its shops displaying antiques, jewellery and boutique clothing: heavy silver bangles, leather jackets and brightly-painted tiles. To bring a perfect end to the tiring day, one can enjoy the Mariachi bands strolling Plaza de Garibaldi, performing traditional boleros or ranchero music on oversized guitars and brass instruments while sipping coffee at an outdoor café. Mexico City and its endless energy, historic architecture, booming gastronomy, and cutting-edge cultural scene make it one of the most sought cultural destinations in the world.