X’kekén Cenote (Dzitnup Cenote)

X'kekén Cenote

One of the most photographed cenotes, with beautiful deep blue lake and sun beam lighting it through the ceiling, numerous stalactites. At least 35 m across, distance between the ceiling and water is some 20 m.

Las Pozas (Xilitla)

Las Pozas in Xilitla

Unique park in surrealist style, created by Edward James in the early 1940ies – 1980ies. Park basically is very picturesque rainforest with numerous waterfalls and surrealist sculptures.

UNAM Biblioteca Central

UNAM Biblioteca Central

Large university library. Outside of the building is covered with the largest murals in the world, created by Juan O’Gorman from tiles in 1956.

Torre Latinoamericana

Torre Latinoamericana

140 m (204 m with antenna) high skyscraper with 44 floors, built in 1948 – 1956. First skyscraper in the world built in highly seismically active land.

Palacio des Bellas Artes

Palacio des Bellas Artes, Mexico City

Beautiful, giant cultural center built in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Neo-Classicism styles in 1904 – 1934. Centre of artistic life in Mexico.

Chapultepec Castle

Chapultepec Castle, interior

Often called the only real castle in North America, this castle was built in 1785 – 1863. It has served also as a residence of emperor – Maximilian I. Ornate interiors.

Casa de los Azulejos (Mexico)

Casa de los Azulejos, Mexico

Urban palace from 1793 with three walls covered with beautiful blue and white tiles, hosts restaurant with unique interior.

Querétaro aqueduct

Querétaro aqueduct

1,280 m long aqueduct with 75 arches, average height – 23 m. Built in 1726 – 1738.