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1st Section (Primera Seccion) |
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 National Museum of Anthropology (Museo
Nacional de Antropologia) – The Museo Nacional de Antropologia
has all the good stuff from the pre-Columbian archeological ruins – Olmec,
Toltec, Maya, Zapotec, Mixtec, Mexica (Aztec). Room after room is filled
with exquisite stone, ceramic, jade and turquoise objects. Be sure to see
the Mayan Chacmool from Chichen Itza, the jade mask of Pakal from Palenque
and the famous Aztec calendar. The museum also features a recreation of
a Mexican village and Mayan ruin, models of Tenochitlan. |
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Near
to the museum, a tall pole set up where you can watch the "Dance of the
Flying Men," the Voladores. Performed by the Totonac Indians, four
men tied to the pole whirl through the air in this impressive traditional
display. |
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Zoo (Parque
Zoologica de Chapultepec) – This large and well laid-out zoo is
the place to see giant pandas (the first pandas bred in captivity outside
of China) and is free. On the other side of the Lago di Chapultepec is the Centro de Convivencia Infantil, a kids play area with slides and
swings and a petting zoo. |
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Go
boating on the lakes – Rent a colorful pedal boat or row boat and expend some energy cruising around the lake. |
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Castillo
de Chapultepec – Climb up the hill to "Chapultepec Castle," once
the home of Maximillian, the French Emperor of Mexico, and now the Museo
Nacional de Historia, which chronicles the history of Mexico from the Spanish
takeover through the 20th century. In front of the Castillo is a monument
to the Los Niños Heroes. In 1847 the castle was a military academy, and
six cadets died defending the castle against the Americans. |
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2nd Section (Segunda Seccion) |
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Papalote-Museo
del Niño – This children's museum is similar to the Exploratorium
in San Francisco. The museum has hands-on science and cultural exhibits
and an IMAX theater. At the "La Tienda del Museo" you'll learn about traditional
arts, crafts and games. |
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Had
enough culture for the day and want to let off steam? Head for La Feria
de Chapultepec, an amusement park with thrills and chills rides, a huge
roller coaster, bumper cars, carousel, miniature train, and family restaurants.
For more amusement rides, there's also the Juegos Mecanicos Infantiles. |
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3rd Section (Tercera Seccion) |
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Rancho
del Charro (Ave. Constituyentes) – On Sundays, go to a Charreada,
a riding exhibition by the "charros," cowboys. Charros, wearing traditional
costumes, demonstrate riding feats and there is music by mariachi bands. |
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Water
Park – Cool off in Aguas Salvajes, an aquatic park with wave swimming
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