Once you’ve experienced some of the city’s history firsthand, it’s time to head to the Museo Nacional de Antropología (Anthropology Museum). Here you can learn about the history of both the Aztec Empire and modern-day Mexico. Get ready to spend at least two hours here as there is a lot to see.

If this will be your first visit to the museum, we suggest sticking to the first floor, which is where you’ll learn more about the history of the Aztecs, the rise and fall of their Empire, and their continued influence on Mexican culture. You’ll find the highlights of the museum midway through the first floor (directly in front of you when you enter the museum’s beautiful courtyard): the enormous, impressive Aztec sunstone and other important statues.

If you’re up for another museum after your visit, head to the contemporary art museum 27370, which is about a five minute walk away inside Chapultepec Park. If you’re museum-ed out, step outside the Anthropology Museum to enjoy the 49382, a ritual ceremony in which a group of people (usually men) dance before climbing up a 30-meter pole, tie themselves by the feet to said pole, and then slowly descend, flying upside-down, bit by bit until they reach the ground. It might sound strange, but trust us—it’s worth it. This spectacle usually takes place every hour on the weekends.