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MEXICO CITY City’s rich history extends back to 1325, passing through its thoroughly modern present and colonial Spanish influences before finally arriving at the island throne of the , , upon which the city today sits. With such a diverse heritage, and more history being made every day, the Mexican capital has gone to great lengths to ensure that none of it be forgotten, developing one of the most comprehensive collections on the planet. Today the city’s beautifully maintained vestiges of the old have blended with the unrestricted opulence of the new, creating, in the process, a one-of-a-kind destination for history buffs and luxury enthusiasts alike.

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THE WHISKEY / W MEXICO CITY

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After a long day of travel, you’ll want to rest up before hitting the historic bricks, and W Mexico City, with its ultra-contemporary design and city-gazing soaking tubs offers the perfect piece of respite. Sit down for a relaxing dinner at Solea, where chef Mauricio Leon infuses beautiful cuts of steak and fresh seafood with a thoroughly modern interpretation of Mexican flavors, or grab some cocktails and a taste of Mexico City’s cutting-edge nightlife at The Whiskey, a seductive and sophisticated playground for

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EXTREME WOW SUITE / W MEXICO CITY

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adults. Afterward make sure to book the double roof terrace-outfitted Extreme WOW Suite, the perfect prep for the Museo de Arte Moderno, the city’s finest modern art museum. Tucked in the northeast corner of Park, the Museo de Arte Moderno transports visitors neither into the future nor past, but instead sideways, offering a different perspective of today’s most influential creators, including local artists like Kahlo and .

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MUSEO NACIONAL DE ANTRIPOLOGIA / MEXICO CITY

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In perfect counterpoint to Museo de Arte Moderno is the Museo Nacional De Antripología and its cache of stunning artifacts and artwork. A proverbial time capsule containing the whole of Mexico’s colorful, pre-Colombian history, this anthropological gem is the most visited museum in Mexico, attracting visitors to its halls with ancient Aztec sundials, a dedicated Mayan exhibit, and much more. Cap it all off at DOWNTOWN Mexico, a boutique Design Hotel that blends both old and new by juxtaposing raw industrial design against the cobblestone streets of the Centro Histórico district, which is, itself, a museum dedicated to Mexico City’s diverse past.

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CASTILLO DE CHAPULTEPEC / MEXICO CITY

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Products of Mexico City wealth both past and present, —owned and operated by the foundation of the world’s richest man, —and Castillo de Chapultepec, the one time home of the presidential family that now calls the Museo Nacional de Historia its tenant, are also must-visits. Boasting nearly $700 million worth of art from Slim’s private collection—including works by Van Gogh, Matisse, and Dali—Museo Soumaya also serves a noble purpose, granting free access to everyone. Then, after a day spent perusing Museo Nacional de Historia’s 12 history-laden rooms, head back down Chapultepec Hill for a tour of Mexico City’s post-office headquarters, Palacio Postal, and its stunning, Italian-inspired architecture, before slipping into St. Regis Mexico City’s St. Regis Suite, featuring a Yabu Pushelberg design that is, itself, a work of art.

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REMÈDE SPA / ST.REGIS MEXICO CITY

REMÈDE SPA / ST.REGIS MEXICO CITY

REMÈDE SPA / ST.REGIS MEXICO CITY

With a full day of exhibit-crashing behind you, an evening spent recovering in the St. Regis Mexico City’s Remède Spa is an absolute necessity. Located on the hotel’s 16th floor, the spa offers seven treatment rooms, spa lounges with stunning city views, and a refreshing juice and tea bar, but it’s the bespoke treatments that command the most attention. Working with the knowledge that no two bodies are alike, the Remède Spa’s highly trained team of specialists customizes each massage and facial to the exacting needs of the individual so you can be sure that no matter where you go and what you see, you will feel perfectly at home.

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PALACIO DE BELLAS ARTES / MEXICO CITY

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Of course, if you only have time for one of Mexico City’s seemingly bottomless bevy of museums and historical havens, then Palacio de Bellas Artes should be it. Old-world in both scale and grandeur, the premier cultural center in all of Mexico is as overwhelming inside as it is out, housing from the likes of and , as well as the National Theatre of Mexico, who stage their performances beneath the ’s golden domes. In addition to domestic performances, international institutions also flock to this icon,

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PALACIO DE BELLAS ARTES / MEXICO CITY

putting the entire world on display in the heart of Mexico City. Beginning in November and continuing through the spring, both the English Chamber Orchestra and the Johann Strauss Orchestra of Vienna will be in residency, performing a variety of classics that are sure to bring their rich heritages and cultural roots to an entirely new audience. Eventually, however, it will come time to pull yourself away, and thankfully the verdant gardens of will be there to ease your transition back into the modern world.

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