Chapultepec & the National Museum of Anthropology: Group TourGroup Tour

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Chapultepec is a vast park that is home to dozens of museums, monuments and landmarks. Join our group tour and explore two of the most important sites: Chapultepec Castle, which has been the official residence of Mexican presidents since 1940; and the National Museum of Anthropology, where you'll find some of the most spectacular pre-Hispanic artefacts in all of Mexico.

On this half-day group tour, you will:

• Visit the main rooms of the National Museum of Anthropology and see The Sun Stone or Aztec Calendar, one of the main highlights of the museum;
• Discover the extensive collection of artifacts from Ancient Mexican Civilizations, including the Aztec, Maya, Olmec and Toltec cultures;
• Enjoy a guided tour of the Chapultepec Castle, the former residence for Mexican Emperors which still reigns as the only castle in North America that actually served as a residence for Royalty;
• Explore Chapultepec Castle Gardens, one of the attractions of the park that locals and tourists alike love to visit;
• Marvel at striking 20th-century murals depicting Mexican history from the hilltop, and be awed by the breathtaking panorama of Mexico City;

Join us on this 5-hour group tour through the heart of Mexico City, unveiling the grandeur of Chapultepec Castle, the only royal palace in America, and the rich cultural heritage preserved in the National Museum of Anthropology. This immersive experience combines history, architecture, and anthropology, offering a profound insight into Mexico's illustrious past. 

Enter the National Museum of Anthropology, one of the most prestigious museums in the world, renowned for its extensive collection of pre-Columbian artifacts. The museum's exhibits are organized by cultural regions, offering a comprehensive journey through Mexico's ancient civilization. The museum, designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, is a masterpiece of modern architecture. It features a large central courtyard with a distinctive, umbrella-like stone structure known as "El Paraguas" (The Umbrella). 

See one of the most famous exhibits, the Aztec Calendar Stone (Sun Stone), a massive monolithic sculpture that is intricately carved and rich in symbolism. The Maya exhibit includes stunning artifacts such as jade masks, pottery, and stelae, providing insight into the sophisticated Maya civilization. The museum also features the colossal stone heads of the Olmecs, believed to represent rulers or deities. 

Then head across Chapultepec Park, this iconic forest is twice the size of New York's Central Park and is the largest green area in Mexico City, one of the largest and busiest cities on the continent. 

Your tour continues with a guided visit to Chapultepec Castle, which played various roles throughout its existence, from an imperial residence to a military academy and now a museum. The castle, placed on top of a hill at 7,628 feet (2,325 mts) above sea level, features a mix of architectural styles, with opulent rooms, grand staircases, and ornate details. The addition of a neoclassical facade and the beautiful interior designs reflect European influences. 

Stroll through the numerous halls and rooms of the estate, admiring an array of sculptures and paintings of historical figures. Encounter murals by 20th-century Mexican artists, including David Alfaro Siqueiros, that vividly depict the fall of the Empire, the Revolution, and Mexican Independence. 

Then, discover the enchanting Chapultepec Gardens, designed in a European style, with manicured lawns, symmetrical flowerbeds and carefully planned walkways. One of the most captivating aspects of the gardens is the panoramic view of Mexico City, from the terraces, you will enjoy sweeping vistas of the sprawling metropolis.

Chapultepec Castle and the National Museum of Anthropology await, offering a journey through history that will leave you inspired and enlightened. 

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