Altavista Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House Studio Museum
You can study the exhibits at Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House Studio Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Mexico City. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Paseo de la Reforma
Like the Champs Elysées in Paris, this famous wide avenue provides a distinctive elegance to the historic plan of this huge global city.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe, is believed to have appeared on the site of this church, making it an important pilgrimage site for many Catholics.
Zócalo
This is the heart of Mexico City with wide-ranging architecture, cultural events and a lively arts scene.
Angel of Independence Monument
Gaze upon this tall and majestic structure that symbolizes for the whole nation’s citizens the country’s long struggle for independence.
World Trade Center Mexico City
World Trade Center Mexico City is just one of the places to see in Mexico City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Turibus Hop On - Hop Off Mexico City Tour
Teotihuacan Guided Tour with Early Access and Optional Lunch
Mexico City Tourist Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Service or Night Tour
The World-Class National Folkloric Ballet of Mexico at Bellas Artes
Guadalupe Shrine & Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour
Half-Day Mexico City Highlights Tour
Our pick of the best Altavista Hotel Deals
Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico
This hotel is perfect for a one night layover. Friendly staff, clean room, and comfortable bed, plus the food I ordered from room service was delicious. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Fiesta Americana Reforma
Hotel cómodo y fácil para acceder a los sitios más turísticos si tienes pocos días eh CDMX
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Grand Fiesta Americana Chapultepec
great location, well upkept property and all staff was courteous and helpful. bath towels are pretty worn out, old and very rough, time to replace them with new ones. Pillows are also worn down once laying your head on them they go completely flat.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Galeria Plaza Reforma
EVAC was too much noisy
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Zocalo Central & Rooftop Mexico City
We stayed with ours children during the spring break. The hotel is in a central location and very close to many great restaurants, shops and museums. Ours room has a great view of the cathedral and we also enjoyed breakfast and dinner at the rooftop restaurant of the hotel. It’s has a direct view ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
LaiLa Hotel CDMX
As previously stated
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altavista
Coyoacan
Noted for its museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Coyoacan. Top attractions like Frida Kahlo Museum and Estadio Olímpico Universitario are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Viveros Station or General Anaya Station to see more of the city.
Benito Juarez
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Benito Juarez. Spend some time visiting top spots like Plaza Universidad Shopping Center, and catch the metro at Parque de los Venados Station or Zapata Station to see more of the area.
Nápoles
Nápoles is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pepsi Center and Blue Stadium while you're in town.
Del Valle
Noted for its restaurants and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Del Valle. Top attractions like Avenida Insurgentes and Galerias Insurgentes are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 20 de Noviembre Station or Zapata Station to see more of the city.
Miguel Hidalgo
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Miguel Hidalgo. Top attractions like Paseo de la Reforma and Papalote Museo del Nino are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Constituyentes Station or Tacubaya Station to see more of the city.
Santa Fe
Consider a visit to Expo Santa Fe Mexico and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Santa Fe. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Santa Fé Station or Vasco de Quiroga Station.
