Whether you're a bit of a beatnik or just someone who appreciates the arts, a visit to Museo Nacional de San Carlos will be sure to please. Take a sketch pad along for the journey and feel inspired by the fascinating works on display.

This collection of precious artworks in Downtown Mexico City is popular with many travelers, so put it on your must-see list. Don't stop there, though. There are plenty more attractions ready for you to appreciate after Museo Nacional de San Carlos. Zócalo, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Angel of Independence Monument are not far away.

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