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Paseo por el Centro Historico

Juarez, 66, Mexico City 06000, Mexico
52-5-5121012
Ranked #14 of 247 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Description: Ride a tram or simply walk through this area in the center of the city with its interesting historic buildings.
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

IF you want to see the real Mexico and to see how real Mexicans live, you must wander in the old streets in the historical center. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We visited several places in the same day, things are very close. The catedral is nice and sinking..the palacio is wonderfull. Then we went to Belas artes palacio...wich wasn't that good. We were amazed with the number of police officers, really safe. We walked there day or night time and it was ok. I also enjoyed Casa dos Azulejos. More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

As it is known, everywhere you see you will find an amazing piece of Colonial Architecture. After a great investment of private capital some years ago, you can walk around the oldest neighborhood in the city safely. Some of the best restaurants are in this area, excellent museums and almost everything you need you can buy it here... More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Full of museums, restaurants and shops, Mexico City downtown has all the flavor of any European capital, with the special ingredient of Mexico. Walk up and down the streets, or hire a bike taxi for two and enjoy the architecture and ambiance of this beautiful city. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

A trip through the Paseo por el Centro historico gives you an idea how life was at that time in life. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

What can you say, you stumble from one incredible place into the next, cathedral, national palace, museum del templo mayor (the old palace of Tenochtitlan), the encarnation church, the incredible ministry of education with three floors of mural paintings by Diego Rivera, the museum of the former Colegio de San Ildefonso with wonderful mural paintings again by Rivera in the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

If you're staying near or just sightseeing around the Centro Historico, you can't miss Madera Street. It's become a pedestrian street that is always busy, but gets even more animated at night. During the day there is great architecture to view. From the Zocalo up to the Palacio de Bellas Artes (about 7 blocks or so), one can nonchalantly stroll... More

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See 21 more reviews by Grousedoctor for Mexico City
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

just have to be careful with your bags, because its always crowded! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Stroll and take in the feeling of this special city-past and present. Just walk down the Paseo and "turn into a local"...Exiting sites on every street corner, historic buildings mingle with new ones, shops and restaurants. A great conduit between the impressive Zocolo-"The heart of the city"- and the Palacio des Bellas Artes. Safe and friendly mall that can be... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012
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Come the weekend and meet tons of locals, tourists, everybody, most of the time is super crowded but I still enjoy it, its the door to plenty historic icons, el zocalo, the cathedral, Palacio Nacional, el Templo Mayor, to mention few. The turibus drops you in the heart of the historic center. More

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