The train runs organised tours for grups over 200 people quite popular among domestic tourists because in Mexico there is no train service for pasengers. If you are looking for a slow, leisurely...

This historic building was once occupied by Hernán Cortés, the Spanish explorer who conquered the Aztecs, and includes a famous panoramic mural of Mexican history by Diego Rivera.

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...

An old fountain rests at the center of this bucolic plaza, located in Puebla's historic district.

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...

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

The Zapotecs inhabited this ancient city after they were forced out of Monte Alban.

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

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

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...

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

The pools at this popular site are fed by a hot spring.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Official Robert Brady Museum Site

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...

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...

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.

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

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...

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 200-acre nature reserve has a variety of native vegetation and cacti.

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

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 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.