Mexico is visited by 20 million tourists every year. Some of them are attracted by sea resorts, some by the local cuisine, others by the ancient culture. Everyone can find something to their liking in Mexico. The country with a rich history has many museums that are ready to reveal the secrets of the past to anyone interested. In Mexico City, there is the 18th-century Chapultepec Castle combining neo-romanticism and neo-Gothic in its architecture. In the 19th century, it housed a military academy, then the residence of Emperor Maximilian I, and now it is occupied by the National Museum of History. In the Museum, you can see artifacts of the ancient cultures of Mexico, admire paintings by Mexican artists like Jose Clemente Orozco and others, learn the history of the war of independence, and other key moments in Mexican history.
Mexican cities never sleep. The night here has its own special colors and shades, and nightlife is energetic and incendiary. One of the most popular …
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1. Going to Mexico, one needs to learn some basic phrases ("hello", "please", "thank you", "excuse me", "goodbye" and so on). Even if words are …
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Ancient history awaits tourists in Oaxaca. The incredible Monte Alban, or White Mountain, is a mountain on top of which are the ruins of the ancient city of the Zapotec people. This place offers a magical view of the valley. Walking through the city as if plunges visitors into the distant past of the cruel civilization. The ruins of the city of Uxmal in northwestern Yucatan tell about the life of the Maya people. Built in the 9th century, this city with its magnificent pyramids, palaces, and the face of the rain god found at every turn is inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
For tourists traveling with children, Mexico offers a large selection of entertainment and educational activities. It's worth to check out the …
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The luxurious marble Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City is not only an opera house but also an exhibition hall and a museum. The building is magnificent both inside and outside - marble and gilding are everywhere. It hosts exhibitions of works by artists from around the world and carefully preserved paintings by Mexican artists. Opera and ballet are staged in a theater with a stained glass curtain, and on the fourth floor is the National Museum of Architecture keeping modern exhibits.