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Trip Planner:   Mexico  /  Central Mexico and Gulf Coast  /  Mexico City  /  Ciudad Universitaria

Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City

4.5
#4 of 14 in Neighborhoods in Mexico City
Neighborhood · Hidden Gem · Educational Site
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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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FROM £31 BOOK WITH VIATOR Xochimilco, Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo Museum Monolingual Tour Xochimilco, Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo Museum Monolingual Tour
4.5
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM £101 BOOK WITH VIATOR Xochimilco, Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo Museum Private Tour Xochimilco, Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo Museum Private Tour
4.8
Duration: 10 hours
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FROM £33 BOOK WITH VIATOR Xochimilco + Coyoacan + Estadio Azteca + UNAM Xochimilco + Coyoacan + Estadio Azteca + UNAM
4.4
Duration: 6 hours
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FROM £34 BOOK WITH VIATOR Xochimilco and Coyoacan Xochimilco and Coyoacan
4.3
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
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FROM £799 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Helicopter Tour in Mexico City Private Helicopter Tour in Mexico City
5.0
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM £29 BOOK WITH VIATOR Visit to Xochimilco and Coyoacán and CU Visit to Xochimilco and Coyoacán and CU
3.9
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM £55 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2-Day Guadalupe Shrine, Teotihuacan Pyramids and Xochimilco 2-Day Guadalupe Shrine, Teotihuacan Pyramids and Xochimilco
3.0
Duration: 2 days
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FROM £32 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Beauty of Coyoacan by Bike Private Tour with a Local The Beauty of Coyoacan by Bike Private Tour with a Local
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM £4 BOOK WITH VIATOR Mexico City Self-Guided Audio Tour Mexico City Self-Guided Audio Tour
Duration: 3 to 9 hours
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  • By Myriam C
    Beautiful place - too large to explore in one day! just to stand in front of the building in this photo can keep you absorbing the details and symbolism of the mural which continues around the... 
    Beautiful place - too large to explore in one day! just to stand in front of the building in this photo can keep you absorbing the details and symbolism of the mural which continues around the...  more »
  • By 720hassan
    Very nice to drive the surroundings by car, the area of the city is so huge. So many educational buildings and schools. Some very amazing buildings to see and take photos. 
    Very nice to drive the surroundings by car, the area of the city is so huge. So many educational buildings and schools. Some very amazing buildings to see and take photos.  more »
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