What's Historic Center like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Historic Center, especially its shops and museums. You might want to seek out the cathedrals and historical sites while you’re in the neighbourhood. Top places to visit include Zócalo. There's plenty more to see, including Metropolitan Cathedral and Madero Street.
How to get to Historic Center
Flying to:
- Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Historic Center
- Santa Lucía, Mexico (NLU-Felipe Ángeles Intl.), 22 mi (35.4 km) from Historic Center
- Toluca, Estado de Mexico (TLC-Toluca Intl.), 29.2 mi (47 km) from Historic Center
Getting to Historic Center on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Zocalo Station
- Allende Station
- Bellas Artes Station
Things to see and do in and around Historic Center
What to see in Historic Center
- Zócalo
- Metropolitan Cathedral
- Madero Street
- Palacio Nacional
- Alameda Central
Things to do in Historic Center
- Palacio de Bellas Artes
- Templo Mayor
- San Ildefonso College
- Antiguo Palacio del Ayuntamiento
- Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico
Other popular Historic Center attractions
- Torre Latinoamericana
- Sagrario Metropolitano
- La Ensenanza
- Plaza de Santo Domingo
- Interactive Museum of Economics
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