Around Mexico City
With its daunting size and seemingly endless sprawl, the megalopolis of Mexico City might seem like a challenge to escape from, but even if you’re in Mexico’s capital for only a week, the ancient ruins, pueblos mágicos (magical villages) and stunning mountain landscape of the surrounding area should not be missed. Mexico City – like many capitals – has little in common with even its closest neighbors.
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Top places to visit in Around Mexico City
Discover the best attractions in Around Mexico City from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in MexicoTeotihuacán
- Attraction in MexicoCosmovitral Jardín Botánico
- Attraction in MexicoPirámide de la Luna
- Attraction in MexicoPirámide del Sol
- Attraction in TepoztlánPirámide de Tepozteco
- Attraction in MexicoTemplo de Quetzalcóatl
- Attraction in TaxcoTemplo de Santa Prisca
- Attraction in MexicoZona Arqueológica
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Around Mexico City and beyond
- destinationSouth of Mexico City
- destinationPuebla
- destinationCuernavaca
- destinationTaxco
- destinationTepoztlán
- destinationTeotihuacán
