Mexico City
Mexico City is one of most inhabited metropolitan areas in the world with an estimated population of 20 million. It is located atop the Valley of Anáhuac which is 2,240 meters (7,392 feet) above sea level and was originally built by the Aztecs in 1325 on an island of Lake Texcoco. To the southeast of Mexico City are two prominent volcanoes, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl which are an unmistakable landmark of the Mexico’s landscape.
Mexico City is so culturally rich, so intense in history and so lovingly adored by its
people that it is also affectionately known as simply, “Mexico”. Mexico City’s name does not stop there. It is also known as “D.F.”, “Distrito Federal” in Spanish and “The Federal District” in English. So don’t get confused! It’s all one vibrantly fantastic city.
While there are so many sites to see in Mexico City, there are two World Heritage Sites that are a must see. Firstly there is the Historic Center (Centro Historico) holds the infamous Catedral Metropolitano (Metropolitan Cathedral) which is located in the grandiose Plaza Reforma and is considered on of the most significant architectural structures in the Western Hemisphere. Within the Centro Historico are many immensely breathtaking historic, religious and governmental structures that are close together and
Mexico City offers all types of museums for you to step back into time and learn the history of the country
Mexico City is an international city that combines old traditions and history with contemporary buildings and ways of life. All sorts of shopping is available at various bazaars, crafts markets and in the Coyoacan and San Angel neighbourhoods. If you are looking for new and modern shopping centers, top-notch hotels and restaurants, the high-class areas of Santa Fe and Polanco will surely fit the bill.
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easy to get to. The Palacio Nacional (National Palace) which holds the historicly rich murals of the infamous Diego Rivera is a must see as well as the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts), which is an architectural delight and hosts some of the city’s most important cultural events. The second World Heritage Site is Xochimilco Ecological Park which is an extended series of canals where bright and colourful boats offer tours of the canals and floating gardens. The canals are particularly popular on the weekends and during public holidays, when many Mexican families and tourists rent boats complete with musicians and food.
. The Museo de Antropologia Antropologia (a world-class anthropology museum), the Museo Nacional de Arte (The National Art Museum) and the Museo Nacional de Historia (a history museum in Chapultepec Castle where you can see an amazing exhibit that chronicles the nation’s history and art, from the pre-Hispanic era to present day) are only a starting point to the many museums in Mexico City.