On a clear day, visitors can take in a spectacular view from this skyscraper's observation decks and visit the highest aquarium in the world, located on the 38th floor.

Monte Alban is the premier architectural site in Oaxaca.It is a Zapotec site built and used over a thousand year period . It remained sacred even after it was abandoned.  One does not have to take a...

The National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec (Grasshopper) Park in Mexico City is one of the most extensive of its kind in the world.  There are numerous rooms that house archaeological...

Xochicalco was the oldest known fortress in Middle America and an important religious center.

This children's museum has tons of interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater.

This early 20th-century building is part Moorish, part Roman and part Greek and is one of the city's more noticeable landmarks.

The oldest and largest cathedral in Latin America.

The clock face at Mercado Hildalgo was designed by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel - yes, that Eiffel. And yet, the vendors and foodstalls in Mercado Hidalgo could not be further in spirit from Paris. This...

This impressive new aquarium is home to over 3,000 species of both local and international marine life.

Fine museum located in a 18th-century colonial residence includes objects of art and history from pre-Hispanic era through the 20th century.

Meson is very thoughtful in the preparation and presentation of the course. It is an introduction, enjoyable totally, gives great printed handouts, an apron to take home and an overall great...

Opened in 1994, this museum and its 13 galleries hold an impressive collection of paintings by Mexico's greatest artists.

This plaza, ringed with stores and an 18th-century cathedral, is the center of social activity in Oaxaca.

The huge collection of indigenous art compiled by Ruth Lechuga.

This extremely ornate 17th-century chapel is part of the Santo Domingo Church.

This 18th-century palace, known for its impressive gardens, served as the home of the Mexican President until 1939 and now houses the famous Museo Nacional de Historia.

The well-preserved ruins of a city that is believed to have been occupied by the Aztecs.

Official Robert Brady Museum Site

This museum holds Coronel's diverse collection of art, which he denoted shortly before his death, and also is home to a 25,000-volume Mexican history library.

This famous church, located on the site where an Indian claimed to have seen the Virgin of Guadalupe in 1531, contains an image of her that is the most famous religious icon in all of Mexico.

One of the largest churches in Latin America, this famous cathedral dominates the Zócalo.

No longer considered the hip place for young folks, it is actually a popular neighborhood for gays and tourists.  Many restaurants and nightlife abound in this area.  For accommodations, the...

The Leon Trotsky Museum  The Trotsky Museum was first visited in 1989 and most of these photographs were taken at that time. Since then a lot of money has been spent on the house, which rather...

Visitors to Vasquez's studio, located in a city where weaving is a popular occupation, can view the weaving process from start to finish.

Once the governor's mansion, this large structure now serves as a museum with exhibits on the art and history of the region, specifically the work of Goitia, a famous local painter from the early 1900s.

Like many museums in Oaxaca, this museum is open at night as well as the daytime. One can stroll around town to the Zocalo and then down Independencia and up to Morelos and visit this museum, as a...

The beautiful mountain overlooking Zacatecas, complete with a cable car for tourists.

This is the most expensive museum in Guanajuato, but it is a must-see because it is so unusual. People from all over Mexico visit it, and you are likely to find it crowded with Mexicans and not so...

Once an orphanage, this building now serves as a gallery of the famous murals of Jose Clemente Orozco.

This impressive building made of volcanic stone was designed by Diego Rivera and houses his collection of pre-Columbian art.

This museum has permanent exhibits of five well-known Oaxacan artists and also has a rotating collection of modern exhibits.

Opened in 1989, this museum features a collection of art by Mexican great Rufino Tamayo as well as a scattering of paintings by foreign artists.

Formally known as Nuestra Senora de Asuncion, this 18th-century church is a leading example of Churrigueresque architecture.

This plaza is the center of social activity in San Miguel de Allende

This museum is dedicated to the story of Don Quixote and displays statues, murals and other depictions of this famous literary figure.

This brightly colored house where artist Frida Kahlo lived for over 10 years with her husband Diego Rivera has been transformed into a museum dedicated to her work.

Located near the Guadalajara zoo, this amusement park has over 30 rides and attractions.

This museum features a large collection of works by the greats of 20th-century Mexican art.

The Regional Museum is what is now known as the Centro Cultural de Santo Domingo. There is an article on that separately.

The birthplace of Mexico's most famous painter has been preserved as a museum featuring some of his original works and a collection of artifacts from his house.

Once a major city itself, this suburb of Mexico City manages to remain a provincial refuge from the chaos of the rest of the city.

The former home of Frans and Trudy Blom, a Danish couple that worked to save the region's forests and native inhabitants, is now the headquarters of a foundation dedicated to continuing their work and also includes a museum.

This 1,600-acre bucolic park has enough activities to fill days at a time and is particularly popular among families with children.