Mexico City - Culture, Cuisine, Arts: An astounding mixture of ancient and modern art complements the cultural life of Mexico City. Pre-Hispanic ruins are still visible throughout the city, along with colonial Spanish, 19th-century Mexican, and modern bu
The Mesoamerican ancient Aztec civilization at Teotihuacan is located in the valley of the Moon. Once the largest city of the Pre-Columbian Americas, the pyramids had over 125, 000 civilians living during the first millennium AD. A population of mixed races of Maya, Nahua, Mixtec, Zapotec, ...
For passengers arriving, the Mexico City Airport will appear luminous from above, while upon vacating the aircraft they will experience a vast, column-free space, uplifting and full of light. This “Airport of the Future” is designed with inspiration from the past; the shape, the symbolism, ...
Ancient Mesoamerican culture, port cities, impressive archeological sites and vibrant carnival celebrations make the Gulf of Mexico an interesting and varied area. Puerto Vallarta & Punta de Mita On the beautiful Bay of Banderas sits Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Punta Mita, three world-cl...
The National Anthropology Museum, on the northern edge of the first section, holds some of the most significant relics of Mesoamerican civilization alongside transportive bilingual captions and images. The collection, grouped by pre-Hispanic culture, is worthy of days of scrutiny, but its can’t-...
One quick note before planning your journey into Mesoamerican culture: in an effort to preserve the site for future generations, tourists are no longer allowed to climb the pyramids. But don’t worry — there are still plenty of great photo opportunities around it. ...
Today you will visit Teotihuacan, a pre-Columbian Mesoamerican city located in the Basin of Mexico, 30 miles (48 km) northeast of modern day Mexico City, which is today known as the site of many of the most architecturally significant Mesoamerican pyrami
Culture A significant part of Mexican culture since the pre-Colombian era, literature has thrived in this diverse nation. From the famous Mesoamerican poet Nezahualcoyotl to the colonial scribes of Juan Ruiz de Alacon and Juana Ines de la Cruz, and later Jose Vasconcelos, the country’s outst...
Cacao is an incredibly important part of Mesoamerican culture and traditions, which have been passed down for centuries. The MUCHO Mundo Chocolate Museum focuses on the process of growing and producing chocolate, along with a deep dive into its cultural significance. From the strange-looking cacao ...
We learned so much about the ruins, the great mesoamerican indigenous, Aztec, and Medican culture. Very informative and the right length! Would recommend. Read more Written October 18, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor...