Flights from Las Vegas to Mexico City (LAS to MEX)

The capital city of Mexico, Mexico City is amongst the largest & the liveliest cities of the world. It is renowned for its art & culture and has several UNESCO designated World Heritage sites. Toady also the pre-colonial history of the region is alive here despite being modern-day capital. The historic downtown of the city is packed with pre-Columbian and viceregal Mexico. Here one can witness and appreciate the ruins from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Situated in the Constitution Square (Zocalo) are some prominent viceregal buildings such as the National Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Governmental Palace, and the Merchants Portal. The remains of the pre-Columbian city can be seen at Templo Mayor (Main Temple).

Things to Do in Mexico City

Palace of Fine Arts

The Palace of Fine Arts is an important art & culture site in the city. It is the venue for the Folk Ballet of Mexico. Art in its all forms-dance, painting, sculpture, music and literature, can be seen here. On its walls are showcased the works by famous muralists Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Rufino Tamayo. The National Museum of Architecture is housed within the palace.

The National Museum of Anthropology

Built in 1964, the National Museum of Anthropology is situated within the city's main park, Chapultepec. The museum is an example of contemporary architecture and its entrance has a huge monolithic figure. It is famous for magnificent displays of old Indian art treasures. The collection here includes archaeological findings from extinct Indian cultures and details of the lifestyles of contemporary Indian inhabitants of Mexico.

Bosque de Chapultepec

The Bosque de Chapultepec is the main park in Mexico City. It was the temporary home of the Aztec empire after its citizens migrated to modern-day Mexico City. It is divided into 3 sections and is home to several attractions. Situated here are the presidential residence, the former presidential palace, a zoo and several museums including Museo Nacional de Antropologia (National Museum of Anthropology). Apart from these, the park also has military monuments and effigies of Aztec kings, an amusement park, green spaces, and more.

Best Time to Fly to Mexico City

The best time to book Mexico City flights are the months from March-May. During these months, the city experiences beautiful weather. You will find lots of tourists during these months, making the city look crowded. The winters can be severe & summers can be rainy, so avoid visiting the city during these seasons. We recommend you book cheap flights from Las Vegas to Mexico City in advance to avoid paying more at the last minute.