Mexico

15 Best Landmarks in Mexico

If landmarks are your reason to travel, this is Mexico sorted for you.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 550 tracked places in Mexico. Updated monthly.

  1. Palacio de Bellas Artes

    Landmark · Mexico City

    Palacio de Bellas Artes is a stunning cultural center in Mexico City, renowned for its blend of art nouveau and art deco architecture.

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  2. Paseo de la Reforma

    Landmark · Mexico City

    Paseo de la Reforma is Mexico City's most famous avenue, inspired by the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

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  3. Zócalo

    Landmark · Mexico City

    The Zócalo, officially Plaza de la Constitución, is the main plaza of Mexico City and one of the largest public squares globally, measuring about 240 meters per side.

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  4. Palacio Nacional de Mexico

    Landmark · Mexico CityFree entry

    The Palacio Nacional (National Palace) anchors the eastern side of Mexico City's vast main square, the Zócalo, and is the seat of the Mexican government, but for visitors its great draw is Diego…

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  5. Plaza Garibaldi

    Landmark · Mexico City

    Plaza Garibaldi is Mexico City's iconic mariachi hub, pulsing with the sound of trumpets and guitars.

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  6. Glorieta La Minerva

    Landmark · GuadalajaraFree entry

    Glorieta La Minerva is one of Guadalajara's most recognizable landmarks, located at a major roundabout on Avenida Ignacio L.

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  7. Independencia Avenue

    Landmark · TlaquepaqueFree entry

    Independencia Avenue is the vibrant heart of Tlaquepaque, a picturesque town in the Guadalajara metropolitan area known for its rich artisan heritage.

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  8. Museo Michoacano de las Artesanias

    Landmark · MoreliaFree entry

    Museo Michoacano de las Artesanias, also known as the Casa de las Artesanías, is a premier destination for traditional Mexican handicrafts in Morelia.

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  9. Glorieta Chapalita

    Landmark · GuadalajaraFree entry

    Glorieta Chapalita is a vibrant roundabout and public square located in the upscale Chapalita neighborhood of Guadalajara.

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  10. Calzada 401

    Landmark · San Pedro Garza GarciaFree entry

    Calzada 401 is a notable landmark located on the prestigious Calzada Del Valle in San Pedro Garza Garcia, a wealthy suburb of Monterrey, Mexico.

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  11. Avenida Presidente Masaryk

    Landmark · Mexico CityFree entry

    Avenida Presidente Masaryk is the premier shopping street in Mexico City, located in the affluent Miguel Hidalgo borough, specifically the Polanco neighborhood.

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  12. Spanish Language Institute - Day Course

    Landmark · Cuernavaca

    The Spanish Language Institute in Cuernavaca provides an intensive day course for learners of all levels, from beginner to advanced.

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  13. Nueve Esquinas

    Landmark · GuadalajaraFree entry

    Nueve Esquinas (Nine Corners) is a unique urban intersection in Guadalajara's historic center, where nine streets meet at a single point, creating a distinctive star-shaped plaza.

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  14. Escultura La Estampida

    Landmark · GuadalajaraFree entry

    Escultura La Estampida is an iconic public artwork in Guadalajara, depicting a herd of horses in mid-gallop, seemingly bursting through the ground.

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  15. Plaza Tapatia

    Landmark · GuadalajaraFree entry

    Plaza Tapatia is the heart of Guadalajara's downtown, a sprawling pedestrian plaza that connects several of the city's most important landmarks.

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