Every city in Mexico has a "zocolo" or a main square near downtown. Most of them are flanked with a large spanish church or cathedral. During "Navidad" the zocolo in Mexico City is amazing! You can ice skate (for free), tube down a hill of snow (manufactured, of course,) or build a snowman!
We visited the Palacio Nacional, which hosts a plethora of Diego Rivera murals,
and Templo Mayor, the site where the Aztec were inspired to build Mexico City. They saw an eagle holding a snake in his beak on a cactus, which was the "this is the place" sign. Never mind that it was on a lake. Small detail to overcome.
Next, we made a stop at Chapultapec Castle. Chapultapec is Nauhatl for "hill of grasshoppers." It was the presidential palace for many years, first built by the very arrogant Maximillian, sent by the French government.
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