Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Atenco March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Atenco](https://expedia.ca/Atenco-Hotels.d553248635640704921.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Atenco Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Atenco.d553248635640704921.Car-Rental-Guide)[Atenco Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Atenco.d553248635640704921.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Atenco ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Atenco Types of activities [Atenco travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Atenco.dx553248635640704921) ![Lake landscape from an aerial shot, you can see the lagoon, reeds and aquatic plants, this wonderful place is located in San Mateo Atenco, Mexico. 7](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635640704921/14ae04be-1d2b-4ad1-892b-2438d14a817c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake landscape from an aerial shot, you can see the lagoon, reeds and aquatic plants, this wonderful place is located in San Mateo Atenco, Mexico. 7](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635640704921/14ae04be-1d2b-4ad1-892b-2438d14a817c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake landscape from an aerial shot, you can see the lagoon, reeds and aquatic plants, this wonderful place is located in San Mateo Atenco, Mexico. 2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635640704921/eced518e-9d63-4a20-a62a-38e133b951e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake landscape from an aerial shot, you can see the lagoon, reeds and aquatic plants, this wonderful place is located in San Mateo Atenco, Mexico. 5](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635640704921/3dc7de82-f7ab-4e24-be7d-fffc56e6cc23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Atenco Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Atenco has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Atenco is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Atenco to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Atenco Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Atenco. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Atenco attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe More than 12 million people visit the Basilica de Santa Maria each year. They come to see the site at which the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to a poor Indian, and to see the cloak with her image that is displayed there. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Basilica-Of-Our-Lady-Of-Guadalupe-Gustavo-A-Madero.d501754.Vacation-Attraction) ![Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe which includes a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501754/392c003b-eec3-4e2c-8518-57a8f3386ddb.jpg) ### 2\. Paseo de la Reforma Paseo de la Reforma is likely to be one of your daily reference points as you travel around Mexico City. See many historic buildings and monuments along the lengthy stretch of this wide and beautiful tree-lined avenue. Notice the important modern buildings that have been constructed over time as Mexico and Mexico City have grown internationally as important financial markets. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Paseo-De-La-Reforma-Miguel-Hidalgo.d179290.Vacation-Attraction) ![Paseo de La Reforma avenue and Angel of Independence Monument - Mexico City, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179290/3a01d0ca-bd22-4b94-820e-cbeee93de6a1.jpg) ### 3\. Zócalo The Zocalo is the epicenter of Mexico’s capital city. The massive square can hold more than 100,000 people, making it one of the largest of its kind in the world. Officially named Plaza de la Constitucion, the Zocalo was once the heart of Tenochtitlan, an ancient Aztec city. You can see the square’s history in the wide variety of architecture, which ranges from pre-Hispanic ruins to palatial structures and modern buildings. Make sure to step into the Zocalo Metro Station, where you can see models of how the square has changed over time. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Zocalo-Historic-Center.d508474.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_dv604023](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508474/5e13ec45-32f3-4c69-a0be-266e5c8909f6.jpg) ### 4\. Angel of Independence Monument Mexico City’s Angel of Independence Monument stands as a tribute to the heroes of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain. From 1521when Hernán Cortés defeated the Aztec nation, until the early 1800s, the vast country of Mexico was a colony of Spain, separated by the wide Atlantic Ocean. Learn about the decade-long battle that started in 1810 and finally led to Mexico’s status as an independent monarchy and then a republic. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Angel-Of-Independence-Monument-Reforma.d501737.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Angel of Independence in Mexico City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501737/473226e5-df19-42e9-b3a2-1cf9606c78d5.jpg) ### 5\. Palacio de Bellas Artes The Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) is Mexico City’s premier arts institution and one of its architectural landmarks. This palace was built in 1934 in the art nouveau style, with large domes and marble columns. Inside, the main hall is a cavernous space, filled with natural light from the glass dome above. Find three upper levels devoted to art, including works by famous Mexican muralists. At night, see a show at the palace’s theater, which hosts world-class opera, folk and classical music. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Palacio-De-Bellas-Artes-Historic-Center.d501749.Vacation-Attraction) ![Palacio de Bellas Artes or Palace of Fine Arts, a symbol of Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501749/becb5c5a-11ae-41bd-8283-ec63c4e3b1f2.jpg) ### 6\. Estadio Azteca Built in 1966, Estadio Azteca just south of Mexico City is a popular center for world soccer and other sports and entertainment events. Attend an event with more than 100,000 other fans in this huge stadium, called by some the “cathedral of Mexican soccer.” [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Estadio-Azteca-Coyoacan.d501758.Vacation-Attraction) ![Estadio Azteca showing a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501758/25840bb6-a827-4b84-a1b4-65545b14f53a.jpg) ### 7\. Auditorio Nacional The Auditorio Nacional is a prominent cultural hub, which hosts a variety of exciting events. Enjoy art exhibitions, dance shows, musical concerts and theater productions in this sleek venue. Capture photos of the center’s striking architecture and the modern sculptures that surround the building. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Auditorio-Nacional-Miguel-Hidalgo.d6074252.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auditorio Nacional featuring theatre scenes and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074252/206c34da-cf88-4ae2-a447-6d611c2ec285.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635640704921) ## Recommended things to do in Atenco | Number of things to do | 640 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Mexico City: MUCHO Museum of Chocolate Entrance Ticket](/things-to-do/mexico-city-mucho-museum-of-chocolate-entrance-ticket.a44642163.activity-details): CA $7 | | Top 5 things to do | [Xochimilco, Coyoacan & Frida Kahlo Museum (Optional Visit) with Lunch](/things-to-do/xochimilco-coyoacan-frida-kahlo-museum-optional-visit-art-murals.a238715.activity-details)[Hop-on Hop-off City Tour CDMX](/things-to-do/hop-on-hop-off-city-tour-cdmx.a497568.activity-details)[Hot Air Balloon Flight with optional Teotihuacan & Guadalupe Shrine Tour](/things-to-do/teotihuacan-balloon-flight-with-optional-guided-visit-guadalupe-shrine.a48698449.activity-details)[Night Tour of Mexico City in a Double-Decker Bus](/things-to-do/night-tour-of-mexico-city-in-a-double-decker-bus.a503154.activity-details)[Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Optional Lunch](/things-to-do/teotihuacan-guadalupe-shrine-tlatelolco-full-day-tour.a238707.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Hot Air Balloon Flight with optional Teotihuacan & Guadalupe Shrine Tour](/things-to-do/teotihuacan-balloon-flight-with-optional-guided-visit-guadalupe-shrine.a48698449.activity-details)[Night Tour of Mexico City in a Double-Decker Bus](/things-to-do/night-tour-of-mexico-city-in-a-double-decker-bus.a503154.activity-details)[A Magical Spectacle: The World-Class National Folkloric Ballet of Mexico](/things-to-do/great-saving-enjoy-the-folkloric-ballet-of-mexico.a756932.activity-details)[Mexico City Tourist Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Service or Night Tour](/things-to-do/mexico-city-tourist-bus-hop-on-hop-off-service-or-night-tour.a238807.activity-details)[Tourist Bus Exploration at Mexico City](/things-to-do/tourist-bus-exploration-at-mexico-city.a49227222.activity-details) | | With kids | [Xochimilco, Coyoacan & Frida Kahlo Museum (Optional Visit) with Lunch](/things-to-do/xochimilco-coyoacan-frida-kahlo-museum-optional-visit-art-murals.a238715.activity-details)[Hop-on Hop-off City Tour CDMX](/things-to-do/hop-on-hop-off-city-tour-cdmx.a497568.activity-details)[Hot Air Balloon Flight with optional Teotihuacan & Guadalupe Shrine Tour](/things-to-do/teotihuacan-balloon-flight-with-optional-guided-visit-guadalupe-shrine.a48698449.activity-details)[Night Tour of Mexico City in a Double-Decker Bus](/things-to-do/night-tour-of-mexico-city-in-a-double-decker-bus.a503154.activity-details)[Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Optional Lunch](/things-to-do/teotihuacan-guadalupe-shrine-tlatelolco-full-day-tour.a238707.activity-details) | ## What to do in Atenco --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Atenco ![Mountains surrounded by city, Sierra de Guadalupe in the state of Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179274/cee81d26-4554-4104-b728-d5750da5303a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ecatepec de Morelos ![iglesia católica mexicana, templo, arquitectura mexicana ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179287/e2aa83f2-4377-49af-b345-6c969034474a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Texcoco de Mora ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Atenco worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Atenco? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Atenco? ### Is three days enough to stay in Atenco? ### What are some activities to do in Atenco with kids? > - [Xochimilco, Coyoacan & Frida Kahlo Museum (Optional Visit) with Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/xochimilco-coyoacan-frida-kahlo-museum-optional-visit-art-murals.a238715.activity-details) > - [Hop-on Hop-off City Tour CDMX](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hop-on-hop-off-city-tour-cdmx.a497568.activity-details) > - [Hot Air Balloon Flight with optional Teotihuacan & Guadalupe Shrine Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/teotihuacan-balloon-flight-with-optional-guided-visit-guadalupe-shrine.a48698449.activity-details) > - [Night Tour of Mexico City in a Double-Decker Bus](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/night-tour-of-mexico-city-in-a-double-decker-bus.a503154.activity-details) > - [Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Optional Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/teotihuacan-guadalupe-shrine-tlatelolco-full-day-tour.a238707.activity-details) ### What to do in Atenco for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Atenco? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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