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Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City

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Visit the World Heritage Site Ciudad Universitaria--the main campus of National Autonomous University of Mexico--the largest university in Latin America. The vast "University City" was built in the 1950s and encompasses the Olympic stadium and 40 faculty buildings, as well as a couple museums. Wander the paths and gardens of the campus, built on an ancient lava bed, admire the modern urban architecture, or admire the large murals on the Rectorate and Library buildings. Add Ciudad Universitaria to your Mexico City travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Mexico City online tour planner.
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  • The favorite part of our tour with Amigo Tours. The guides described the origin of the University, its library and its beautiful tile mosaics. The explanation of the symbolism really made the... 
    The favorite part of our tour with Amigo Tours. The guides described the origin of the University, its library and its beautiful tile mosaics. The explanation of the symbolism really made the...  more »
  • I visited with a tour I booked through Viator. I benefited from having the guide there to explain all the symbolism in the murals so that’s my recommendation. 
    I visited with a tour I booked through Viator. I benefited from having the guide there to explain all the symbolism in the murals so that’s my recommendation.  more »

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