Articles for Distrito Federal

The 1968 Olympics in Mexico
The XIX edition of the Olympic Games celebrated in Mexico during 1968 represent a special history for the country. In the 60th session of

National Museum: Chapultepec Castle
During the time of the viceroyalty, a house was constructed where there once was, according to tradition, the ancient Mexica palace and

Mexico City Main Square (Zócalo Capitalino)
Mexico City’s Zocalo (City Square) has an historic content that evokes prehispanic cultures and the arrival of the Spanish world. Even

Mexico's World Cultural Heritage Sites III, sites declared since 2003
The latest additions of UNESCO show a concern for preserving the cultural identity of a country rich in natural resources and owners of

Mexico's World Cultural Heritage Sites II (1993-2002)
It is a combination of natural formations and those contributed by humans, worthy of preservation.

Reforma Avenue
Paseo de la Reforma was not constructed to be an avenue; this corresponds to its design and the urbanization of the country’s

Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso Museum
It is located on Justo Sierra #16, in Mexico City’s Historic Center. It opens its doors from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. There

José Luis Cuevas Museum
On Academia Street #13, between the streets Moneda and Guatemala at Mexico City’s Historic Center, in a place that seems to be preserved

Mexico's City Cathedral
Three years went by, before the fall of the Aztecs was consummated, for Spanish travelers lead by Hernan Cortes to order the construction

Mexico’s World Cultural Heritage Sites I (from 1987-1992)
One of UNESCO’s goals is for men and women to have spiritual and mental peace through education, culture, social sciences, natural