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George & Eve DeLange
Google Map To The Palacio Nacional. On East Side Of The Zócalo. Mexico City D.F. México.
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Inside the palace there are murals painted by Diego Rivera, they were painted between 1929 and 1945. His México a Través de los Siglos (Mexico Through the Centuries), on the main stairwell leading to the first floor, depicts every major event and person of Mexican history, from Cortés’ conquest of the Aztecs and Mexico to the Mexican Revolution, all with Rivera’s typical Marxist twist. The most famous being the "Epic of the Mexican People in their Struggle for Freedom and Independence", which condenses two thousand years of history onto the space of a wall. Our favorite is "The Legend of Quetzalcoatl" which shows the famous tale of the feathered serpent bringing a blond-bearded white man to the country. When Cortés first arrived, many Aztecs, recalling this legend, believed him to be Quetzalcoatl. Soon they realized that he was anything but this beloved god. Another mural tells of the American Intervention when American invaders marched into Mexico City during the War of 1847. It was on this occasion that the military cadets of Chapultepec Castle (then a military school) fought bravely to the last man. The most notable of Rivera's murals is the Great City of Tenochtitlán, a study of the original settlement in the Valley of Mexico. A monument honouring Benito Juarez is on the ground floor. The residence and momentos of Benito Juarez are also on display. This building seems to contain countless rooms, wide stone stairways, and many courtyards which are adorned with carved brass balconies. You can even see the semicircular Chamber of Deputies which was the seat of representative government in the middle of the 19th century. As we have said, the office of the President Of Mexico has been moved and it is now at Chapultepec Park. The presidents new address is:
Presidente de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos
These pictures were taken January 12, 2005, January 18, 2005, and on November 22, 2011. Our web site for the National Palace is divided into three pages. Links are locacted at the bottom of this page. The focus of this page is the building itself, the courtyard, & the semicircular Chamber of Deputies.
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The Mexico City International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México or AICM), also called Benito Juárez International Airport (IATA: MEX, ICAO: MMMX) is the major commercial airport that serves Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. It is also Mexico's and Latin America's busiest airport!
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You will find links to: the Teotihuacan Pyramids and Shrine of Guadalupe, Chapultepec Castle and the National Museum of Anthropology, Xochimilco and National University of Mexico, Taxco and Cuernavaca, Puebla and Cholula Day Trip, Iztaccihuatl Volcano,
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| The Constitution Square, Or Zócalo. With The Palacio Nacional, Mexico City, Located On The East Side. Photo Taken From The Top Of The Latin American Tower. Looking East. January 18, 2005. |
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| National Palace Or Palacio Nacional, Mexico City. Located On The East Side Of The Constitution Square, Or Zócalo. Looking East. January 18, 2005. |
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| Baroque Arcades & Courtyard Fountain. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. Photo Taken November 22, 2011. |
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| Baroque Arcades & Courtyard Fountain. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. Photo Taken November 22, 2011. |
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| Courtyard Fountain. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. Photo Taken November 22, 2011. |
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| Legislature Book. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. | Mexico Eagle. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. |
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| Chamber of Deputies. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. | Chamber of Deputies. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. |
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| Chamber of Deputies. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. | Corridor Outside Of The Chamber of Deputies. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. |
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| Presidents Garden. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. | Presidents Garden. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. |
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| Presidents Garden. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. | Presidents Garden. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. |
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| Presidents Garden. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. | Presidents Garden. Palacio Nacional, Mexico City D.F. México. |
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 | 7-Night Culinary Tour of Mexico: Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca - $1,594.99 Embark on a Mexican food odyssey, round-trip from Mexico City, with a seven-night journey through Mexico's richest culinary regions. This gastronomic tour takes you through the markets of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Oaxaca and the streets of Puebla to sample local specialties. Learn to make mole in a cooking class, attend a Mexican barbecue and a pulqueria, and enjoy a taco crawl and walking tour of Mexico City. Numbers are limited to 12 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group of like-minded food lovers. |
 | 8-Day Best of Mexico Tour: Mexico City to Cancun - $1,440.99 Why fly from Mexico City straight to Cancun when you can make your way there on this convenient eight-day tour, stopping at some of Mexico's most important historical and cultural sites' From Mexico City, you'll make your way to the famous Mayan ruins of the Yucat'n Peninsula, stopping along the way in fascinating places like the ancient city of Palenque and the pretty town of Campeche. End your tour relaxing on the breathtaking Caribbean beaches of Cancun or the Mayan Riviera. |
 | 6-Night Best of Central Mexico Tour: Teotihuacan Pyramids, Taxco, Cuernavaca and Puebla from Mexico City - $582.99 See the top attractions in Mexico City and its surrounding area on this activity-filled, 5-day, 6-night tour. Spend your first day getting to know Mexico City on a hop-on hop-off tour. During the rest of your five full days, travel to many historical and cultural sites, including the Shrine of Guadalupe , the Teotihuacan Pyramids and the cities of Cuernavaca and Taxco. This comprehensive tour is an excellent and convenient way to see the historical and cultural features of Mexico City, as well as other important destinations in central Mexico. |
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 | Folkloric Ballet in Mexico City - $121.99 See the world-famous Mexico City Folkloric Ballet (Ballet Folklorico) at one of four rotating venues. You'll witness the Mexico of yesterday and today during three hours of entertainment with beautiful folk songs and dances, including mariachi music. The onstage energy and dancers in their fabulous costumes make it the 'Best Dance Show of the World in Mexico'! Accompaniment by a guide plus hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Mexico City, Reforma or Polanco are included with your admission. |
 | Mexico City Super Saver: Teotihuacan Pyramids Early-Morning Access plus City Tour - $74.99 See the old and the new in Mexico City in one day, and take another day to wander the UNESCO World Heritage site of Teotihuacan, the City of the Gods. Visit Latin America's largest church, trace Mexico's turbulent history on Diego Rivera murals and at an anthropology museum, and admire the modern sleekness of Paseo de la Reforma. You'll beat the crowds at Teotihuacan with early-morning arrival, and climb the Sun and Moon pyramids in peace. Then wrap up with a visit to a local obsidian factory, and taste a variety of liqueurs.Pairing two popular guided tours at a discounted price, this Super Saver takes place over two consecutive days ' and you get to choose which tour you'd like to see first. |
 | Teotihuacan Full Day from Mexico City - $82.00 Enjoy Teotihuac'n differently visit places that are not usually included in a conventional tour. You can be combined the tour to Teotihuac'n with a bike tour at no extra charge!* Meet the mural painting of Teotihuacan* Guided tour inside the Archaeological Zone* Visit Handicraft Workshop tasting Pulque* Visit Tuna Products Factory, Nopal and XoconostleBuffet lunch included at the end of the tour.Includes transportation from Mexico City from hotels located in Zona Rosa, Centro, Polanco and Condesa. If your hotel is not in this area, the meeting point will be in the lobby of Hotel City Express Forum Buenavista. |
 | Private Tour: Teotihuacan Pyramids Day Trip from Mexico City with an Archaeologist - $51.99 Visit the archeological site of Teotihuacan ' a UNESCO World Heritage site ' on this private tour from Mexico City with an expert archaeologist guide. As you tour the pyramids, plazas and murals and take in the majestic atmosphere, you'll have the advantage of a private guide who is full of fascinating information about Teotihuacan, which is believed to have been established around 100 BC. You'll also have the chance to climb up the Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon. A tequila and mescal tasting is also included! |
 | Shrine of Guadalupe Tour in Mexico City - $37.99 The image of the Lady Virgin you see everywhere in Mexico has a story, and that story began at the Shrine of Guadalupe. This 4-hour tour led by a knowledgeable guide takes you through one of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. Admire the architecture of its two basilicas and gaze at the miracle cloak on display. Learn about the events that gave rise to the shrine, and ascend nearby Tepeyac Hill, where it is said the Lady appeared. Transport from central Mexico City is included. |
 | Experience Mexico City: Cantinas, Lucha Libre and Mariachi in Garibaldi Square - $45.99 Live la vida loca on a night out on the town in Mexico City! Enjoy a drink at a local cantina, sing and dance to mariachi music, then cheer on your favorite wrestlers at a Lucha Libre match. Meet the locals on your night out on the tiles, get around by public transportation with the assistance of your professional guide, and experience nighttime fun with a difference in Mexico City. |
 | Mexico City Food Walking Tour: Tamales, Tacos and Quesadillas - $83.99 Learn about Mexico's rich culinary traditions from an experienced guide who shows you the best of Mexico City's cuisine. You'll stop in a variety of taquerias and restaurants to taste tamales, tacos, indigenous dishes and regional specialties. A tantalizing array of delicious eats awaits you in both modest taquerias and fine restaurants. This small-group tour ensures that you'll receive personalized attention as you taste the cuisine of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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