Mexico City
On top of the remote mountains,
the Aztecs built a city in the 14th century, two centuries later, the Spaniards have adopted it as the capital of New Spain. Three hundred years later became the capital of independent Mexico. The center of Mexico City is a combination of colonial buildings, and pre Spanish. The Zócalo is the main town square, the heart of Mexico City and where is the magnificent Metropolitan Cathedral. It is a cultural city with great museums like the Museum of Modern Art, the National Museum of Anthropology, the Palace of Fine Arts, the National Palace and the House of Diego Rivera. Do not miss the floating gardens of Xochimilco, the entertainment of Zona Rosa (Pink Zone), Chapultepec and Polanco. Mexico City is a good starting point to some historic places like Teotihuacan. Hotels in Mexico City
What to visit in Mexico City: Zócalo; Metropolitan Cathedral; Museum of Modern Art; National Museum of Anthropology; Palace of Fine Arts; Diego Rivera Museum and Home; Pink Zone; Chapultepec; Polanco; Angel of Independence; Basilica of Guadelupe; Paseo de la Reforma; Xochimilco; National Museum of Art;
Restaurants in Mexico City
- Pujol
- Quintonil
- Condimento
- Arroyo
- El Cardenal
- Azul Histórico
- Contramar
Transports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX): There are international flights to/from several cities all over the world.
Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC): Located in the city of Toluca, 50 km southwest of Mexico City, this airport is a major hub of domestic flights. There are also some international connections to/from United States.
By bus: There are buses to/from several cities in Mexico.
Maps of Mexico City
Map of Mexico City
Where is Mexico City on Map of Mexico