City: Centro Poniente
Top Things to do in Centro Poniente
8 Sights & Landmarks in Centro Poniente That You Shouldn't Miss
Rising from the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City offers a unique collision of contemporary city life and historic preservation. World-class museums, restaurants and parks rub shoulders with the remains of several cultures. The nightlife, the shopping and the history make it a must-see regardless of your travel style.
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1. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
2. Memory and Tolerance Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,570 reviews
The Memory and Tolerance Museum delinates -in a didactic manner- the historical memory of the multiple genocides and crimes against humanity. The visit warns the viewer of the danger of difference, discrimination and violence in order to engender responsability, respect and consciousness in each and every person. Contemporary subjects are also presented in order to lead us to reflect on the role we wish to play in our every day lives. Tolerance, diversity, dialogue and empathy force us to see the commitment we all have to humanity. The visitor is invited to be generators of change through social action.
Reviewed By akimball2k - Mexico City, Mexico
This museum focuses initially on the World War II Holocaust and covers genocidal atrocities in other regions like Armenia, Guatemala, Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur and others which I found to be a unique experience compared to other museum experiences I've had. While each exhibit is full of information, poignant, and approached with a multi-media experience, I really appreciated the corrollary to the exhibit: tolerance, commnunity, diversity, acceptance. This included the effects of modern day technology (fake news, social media) and certain presidents deriding certain nationalities which made me feel tremendously ashamed. I thought the temporary exhibit was well done, though a little juvenile, I'm glad this museum aims to plant seeds early and is accessible to all ages. I noticed in the bookstore that other temporary exhibitions are ones I regret missing, too. Really well done!
3. Barrio Alameda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Barrio Alameda is a charming little pet friendly shopping gallery in the heart of Mexico City, at walking distance from Centro Historico, filled with history, restaurants and shops selling a mix of local design and lifestyle products, from food and drinks or health and beauty to Mexican indigenous and modern arts and crafts, everyone can find their favourite. Built in the late 1920s, this renovated Art Deco building provides the perfect environment for relaxation and could serve as a “sanctuary” from all the surrounding buzz of the big metropolitan city thanks to its peaceful atmosphere and greenery planted everywhere. On the third floor of the building is a modern boutique B&B which adds to the gallery’s unique vibe. Last but not least, Barrio Alameda has a large rooftop terrace restaurant from where you can watch Mexico City’s skyline with Alameda Central, the first public park in the Americas, in front, or just enjoy the life go by with a coffee, beer or a typical Mexican Mezcal
Reviewed By NiniBug
This fun market place has indoor boutiques and restaurants. I highly recommend the roof top restaurant for the view and good view.
4. Plaza de La Solidaridad
5. Hemiciclo a Juarez
6. Plaza Santos Degollado
7. Templo de Corpus Christi
8. Barrio Chino
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