Top Mexico City Museums - page 2

Museo del Templo Mayor Mexico City is an enclosure that awaits vestiges of the ancient Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan with a collection of up to 7 thousand objects. This museum was created to exhibit these vestiges and complement the visit to the Archaeological Zone. It is made up of 8 rooms, to the south they are dedicated to Huitzilopochtli, the Solar God of War, and to the north, to Tlaloc, God of Rain. The Temple and the Greater Temple Enclosure were the center of Mexica religious life as well as the symbol of the achievements of the Aztecs against their enemies; each temple is dedicated to a different god and walking through its walkways will make you discover more of the history of the Aztec culture.

From Tula, one can overlook the beautiful Tula Valley and the historic town of Tula de Allende. Don't miss the views from the top of the pyramids, the Temple of Quetzalcóatl, the archaeological sites, and the surrounding area. Tula is an archeological site known for its charm and atmosphere. Get to know the Atlanteans, the magnificent enormous, dark basalt statues of Toltec warriors. Tula is a must-visit site in Mexico perfect for a half-day excursion due to its size. Explore a dry and wet cenote. Underground chambers, with more than 60 million year old formations with a real crystal clear water.

In this experience you will be able to get into the world of the iconic woman and painter Frida Kahlo! You will get to see her daily life by entering the house where she lived and died, where her painting processes took place. Entering the BLUE HOUSE is to enter her heart, her love for pre Hispanic cultures, her life as a revolutionary woman for her time. You will enjoy some of her main pieces of art like 'Viva la Vida' and 'Frida y su cesárea' as well as her diaries, emblematic dresses and the bed where she painted so many self portraits. This is the Easiest way to ensure your entrance to the popular Frida Kahlo Museum. Tickets are not available at the museum.

Take this Aztecs and Mayas Express Circuit - Package in 11 days and visit the most interesting and representatives places of Mexico: from Mexico City, Colonial Cities ato the Mexican Southest to finish this experience in the incredible Mexican Caribbean. All tour arrangements are done by us, so you can ensure you enjoy an incredible circuit. You only need to book the hotels by your own. We will pick you up every day to do the corresponding tour, then we will transfer you to your hotel. If you have doubts we can assist you.

***Children under the age of 13 enter the museum for FREE*** The National Museum of Anthropology´s collection is made up of numerous archaeological pieces from all over Mexico. Among its most emblematic pieces are the Piedra del Sol or better know was the Aztec Calendar, the colossal heads of the Olmec culture, the monumental Teotihuacan sculptures dedicated to the water gods, Pakal´s tomb, the Monte Albán funerary offerings , the stelae of Xochicalco, as well as a Toltec Atlantean brought from Tollan-Xicocotitlan as well as the Tláloc Monolith thats located at the entrance to the museum.

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