What to do in one day? (In Mexico City)?

Question

I will be traveling to Tampico, but I will be layed over for a day

Answer 1

I would recommend you to go to the Historical Downtown where the Zocalo Plaza is located (Plaza de la Constitucion) from that area you can visit Mexico City's most visited places. The Archaeological Area "El Templo Mayor" is located just behind the plaza. In this Plaza you can also find the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral if you walk a little further through Reforma Avenue you will find The National Palace of Arts and the Latinoamerican Tower (One of the tallest buildings in Latin America) And I guess that would be enough for one day.

hope you have fun!!!

Answer 2

The slums? Boy you sound like fun. There are enough places to view the downtrodden - even in first tier countries.

In addition to the zocalo that one writer wrote, I would suggest  a drive or stroll down the Paseo de la Reforma, especially the area around the Angel of Independence. This has got to be one of the most beautiful avenues in the world.

At one end of the Paseo de la Reforma is Chapultepec park (link below) -  a great place to see a mixture of regular people.

Just one word of caution - be wary of pickpockets and crooks. Otherwise have a great time.

Answer 3

Go vist the slums and see how fortunate you really are.