Highlights include beautiful murals, a gold leaf carriage, stained-glass windows, antiques and a garden designed with a perfect sense of symmetry. Even the tearoom and the restrooms are unusual. Scattered throughout the city are 1,500 historic buildings, many of which were turned into museums. You will find a number of unique ones appealing to special interests. Some of the interesting attractions are located in outlying areas.
Shopping is excellent ranging from mercados offering Mexican artifacts to American-style malls.
In the Polonco neighborhood, a modern area of upscale shops, you can find such brands Armani, Versace, Hermes, Gucci, Tiffany and so forth. It is effortless to get around. However, you should ask your hotel to call for a taxi, which brings to mind a misconception that the city is extremely dangerous. Not so, unless you are going to walk the streets alone at night wearing a Rolex. If you are cautious, you will find that it is no less safe here than in any other metropolis.