{"id":5190,"date":"2018-08-07T08:42:06","date_gmt":"2018-08-07T06:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/?p=5190"},"modified":"2018-08-09T12:58:56","modified_gmt":"2018-08-09T10:58:56","slug":"7-places-to-marvel-at-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/travel\/destinations\/mexico\/7-places-to-marvel-at-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Places to Marvel At In Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"

Located in the ‘Ring of Fire’, Mexico is a diverse country which offers a basketful of
\nattractions to its visitors. It ranges from gorgeous beaches and beautiful colonial
\narchitecture to rich cultural traditions and festivities. With those vivid beaches, there are
\nbound to be beachfront homes in Mexico<\/a> which you will be able to rent to live your
\nvacation in the lap of the waves. But there’s more to do in Mexico than just heading out
\ntowards the beach:<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 Get Amazed at the Animals in Chapultepec Zoo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Home to 253 species of animals (130 of which are native to Mexico), this zoo is one of the
\nmain attractions of the Chapultepec Park. Open Tuesday to Sunday, the zoo contains 7
\ndifferent biome areas. The best part? Admission is free. So you can come with your family
\nand kids to have a fun time to learn about the animals or you can come alone if you just
\nwant some quiet time to appreciate nature’s marvels.<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 Visit the Historical Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mexico breathes history not just through its long Spanish colonial period, but it all dates
\nback to its ancient cultural norms which have left a prominent mark on the place. In the El
\nCentro Historico you can stroll through the main square (Zocalo), gaze at the main Aztec
\nTemple (Templo Mayor) and be in awe of the beautiful colonial architecture. Try to hitch
\nonto a walking tour to get a better grasp of the historical and cultural significance of the
\nsites.<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 Explore Mexico City’s Parks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mexico has a popular depiction of being a very busy and crowded city. But in the midst of
\nall the rush, there are plenty of green areas to explore and relax in. One such must visit the\u00a0place is the Parque Mexico in the Condesa neighborhood. It boasts of well-maintained
\npaths, art deco benches, green luscious vegetation and other plentiful decorations. If you
\nwant a bit more to do than just sitting around on the grass, then there are free tango classes\u00a0offered there as well on Sundays. Another can’t-miss place is the Chapultepec Park which is\u00a0full of green areas. Here you can come in small groups to enjoy the amusement parks and\u00a0then take a breather by getting awed at the museums, before ending your time there with\u00a0some paddle boating.<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 Visit the National Museum of Anthropology<\/strong><\/p>\n

Holding artifacts from Mexico’s Columbian era (from about 100 BC to A.D 1521), the faculty\u00a0houses the famous Piedra del Sol and the Aztec Calendar stone along with the iconic 16th-century statue of Xochipilli (the Aztec God of games, art, beauty, maize and more). The\u00a0museum, located within the famous Chapultepec Forest offers a look at the culture,
\ntradition, and life which breathed in the various regions of Mexico. Want to take a break
\nfrom all the art and culture? There is a cafeteria, a locker room as well as a gift shop
\ntherein. It is advised that you book a whole day since the museum has extensive collections\u00a0and exhibits. A pro tip: avoid going on Sundays since Mexican residents receive free\u00a0admission then.<\/p>\n

\uf0b7 Discover Mexico’s Murals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mexican muralism is widely known and there’s no better place to start with than with
\nDiego Rivera’s “The Epic of the Mexican People” located in the National Palace. From there\u00a0move on to the Secretary of Public Education at Republica de Argentina #28. Here there are\u00a0over 200 Rivera murals filling up space. There’s more as well:<\/p>\n