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Museum of Anthropology: a look at Mexico's past

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This beautiful museum is considered one of the most important in Mexico City and the world.Its architecture and museography allow you to learn in an enjoyable way the history of cultures such as the Mexica, Teotihuacan and Mayan, always focusing on providing the best experience and providing a great experience within one of the most emblematic and beautiful museums in our country; The tour helps to better understand the worldview of the native peoples of Mesoamerica.As a policy our shared groups are limited to a maximum of 6 people in the language you have chosen.

Overview

This beautiful museum is considered one of the most important in Mexico City and the world.

Its architecture and museography allow you to learn in an enjoyable way the history of cultures such as the Mexica, Teotihuacan and Mayan, always focusing on providing the best experience and providing a great experience within one of the most emblematic and beautiful museums in our country; The tour helps to better understand the worldview of the native peoples of Mesoamerica.

As a policy our shared groups are limited to a maximum of 6 people in the language you have chosen.

Itinerary

  • Museo Nacional de Antropologia

    In this guided tour we will visit the most emblematic rooms of the MNA with the purpose of knowing more about the cultures and villages that inhabited Mexico before the arrival of the Spaniards.

    3 hours
    Admission Included

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

Av. Paseo de la Reforma s/n, Polanco, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Inclusions

  • Federally licensed guide certified by SECTUR
  • Use of audiobox equipment for 6 clients or more.
  • Museum access ticket

Exclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not available for children under 18 years of age

Guide Languages

  • English

  • Spanish

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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