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Immerse yourself in Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage on a guided visit to the National Museum of Anthropology and learn about the region's indigenous culture.

Highlights

• Discover Mexico's archaeological legacy.
• Discover the Aztec Sun Piece, the crown jewel of the Anthropological Museum.
• Learn about the way of life of pre-Columbian societies.

Description

Step inside the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, one of the most important venues in the country, which continues to be a cultural landmark more than 50 years after its founding. This museum is an emblem of Mexican identity, as it safeguards the legacy of Mexico's indigenous peoples. With its vast collection, the museum receives around 2 million visitors annually, consolidating its position as the most popular museum in Mexico. Your tour guide will take you through various exhibitions, explaining the significance of each piece. You will admire objects excavated from archaeological sites that cover a large part of what is now Mexico. These pieces will allow you to learn about the cultures that inhabited the territory, each with its own history and legacy. In the museum's rooms, you will see small objects such as spearheads that were used by the continent's first hunters more than 10,000 years ago. You will also see clay utensils used in everyday life, which sometimes also had symbolic meaning in rituals and religious ceremonies. Among the museum's most impressive pieces is the famous Sun Stone, also known as the Aztec calendar. Your tour guide will explain its profound meaning and how historians have had to reconsider the development of Mesoamerican cultures, such as the Aztec, Mayan, and Zapotec, thanks to findings such as this one. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the museum at your own pace, delving deeper into the exhibits that interest you most and enjoying the cultural richness that this unique space has to offer. Without a doubt, this is an essential experience for those who want to learn more about the roots and history of Mexico.

Includes

Guided tour of the museum. Entrance to the museum.

Easy cancellation

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