Centro Histórico

"Centro, as it’s called by the locals, is the heart of CDMX. It is the oldest neighborhood in the city and was the site of the ancient city of Tenochtitlán, the capital of the Aztec empire before it was razed by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. The neighborhood is therefore loaded with historical buildings (from colonial architecture to pre-Columbian ruins to pyramids), and amazing museums. Grab a free map at one of the multiple tourist kiosks and roam the streets and Zócalo, the main square, at your leisure. Madero and Regina are the two main walkable streets in Centro, but most of the neighborhood and the surrounding areas are closed to traffic on Sunday mornings. If you’re looking for a place with an unbeatable view of Centro Histórico, head to the top of the Latin American Tower or to the bell towers of the Metropolitan Cathedral." - MATADOR_NETWORK