Religious site
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
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The Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, a stunning blend of Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles, stands on the site of the Aztec Templo Mayor. As the largest and oldest cathedral in the Americas, its construction spanned nearly 250 years, resulting in a unique architectural fusion. Visitors can explore its 16 chapels, each with ornate altars and paintings, and see the massive organ. The cathedral's sinking into the soft lakebed soil adds a poignant layer to its history, with ongoing restoration efforts visible.
Don't miss
- Admire the intricate gold-leaf Altar of the Kings, a masterpiece of Baroque art.
- See the massive 18th-century organ, one of the largest in Latin America.
- Explore the Sagrario Metropolitano, an adjacent church with stunning Churrigueresque facade.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inOfficial Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago5★ · 590 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$11 per personSee dates →
Best full dayTeotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Lunch4.8★ · 12,252 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$36 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleTeotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City5★ · 2,067 travelers1–5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$140 per personSee dates →More attractions in Mexico City
