The Palacio was built in the 1500's by Hernan Cortez as his personal residence, and purposely situated right on top of some Mayan ruins. Talk about adding insult to injury. It now features a panoramic though condensed view of Mexican history and culture from BC to the 20th century. The most stunning exhibit for me was upstairs on the second... more
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Traveler Description: This 16th-century fort once served as the palace and home of Hernán Cortés and includes a collection of Diego Rivera murals.
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