Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City Mexico

Mexico City is a vivid metropolis and cosmopolitan city situated on a plain in the central highlands at an altitude of 2, 286 metres. It is the capital city of Mexico, and the largest city in North America by population. Spanish administrative buildings and private houses in the heart of the city have replaced the temples of ancient Mexico and has resulted in a synthesis of both old and new architectural styles. Located at the Plaza de la Constitución, in the Historic Downtown, the Catedral Metropolitana is the country's largest cathedral and its construction took 250 years. The lower section is quite plain but the upper section is of Baroque and Neo-Classical design. It contains many altars and the main altar is made from solid gold. An elevator ascends the Torre Latino America, an earthquake-proof tower that was built in 1958. A viewing platform provides a wonderful panoramic view that includes the Palacio de Bellas Artes, with its orange and yellow dome, and the Juárez Monument. Of course a visit to Mexico DF would be incomplete without the Mariachi music. Go to the Plaza Garibaldi in the evening, and enjoy the Mariachi music.Located 50 kilometres from Mexico D.F. are the ancient remains of Teotihuacan that was once a centre of trade, art and ritual ceremonies. Its Sun Pyramid is one of the greatest building achievements of ancient times and it is considered by one of the most important cultural centres of mankind.The city's fascinating history is reflected in both its art and architecture with age old charm, Indian roots and elegant buildings. For surprises, sights and history galore, Mexico D.F. definitely deserves a visit.
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Licenciado Benito Juarez Intl (MEX)
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Nearby destinations
  • Tepotzotlan a 32.71 km
  • San Juan Teothuacan a 39.21 km
  • Santa Fe a 11.09 km

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Destinations: Mexico City, San Juan Teothuacan, Mexico City, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tuxtla Gutierrez, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Palenque, Merida, Santa Elena (Yucatán), Uxmal, Izamal, Valladolid, Chichen Itza, Valladolid, Cancun

Mexique Magique 3 nuits plage Cancun

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Destinations: Mexico City, Palenque, Campeche (State), Merida, Piste, Cancun

Rendez-vous au Mexique

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Destinations: Mexico City, San Juan Teothuacan, Puebla, Oaxaca, Monte Alban, Tehuantepec, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Sumidero Canyon, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Zinacantan, Palenque, Campeche (State), Valladolid, Uxmal, Chichen Itza, Cancun

Mexique Magique 1 nuit plage Cancun

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Destinations: Mexico City, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Palenque, Campeche (State), Merida, Piste, Cancun

Rendez-vous Dia de Muertos

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Destinations: Mexico City, San Juan Teothuacan, Mexico City, Queretaro, Mexico City, Queretaro, San Miguel de Allende, Pachuca de Soto, Puebla, Pachuca de Soto, Mineral del Chico, San Andrés Cholula, Puebla, Mexico City

Aztecs & Mayas with the Maya Train

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Destinations: Mexico City, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Palenque, Campeche (State), Merida, Chichen Itza, Tulum, Cancun

Aztecas y Mayas con el Tren Maya

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Destinations: Mexico City, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Palenque, Campeche (State), Merida, Chichen Itza, Tulum, Cancun

Richesse mexicaine et fête des morts

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Destinations: Mexico City, San Juan Teothuacan, Patzcuaro, Morelia, Tzintzuntzan, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Tlaquepaque, Tequila, Guanajuato, Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico City
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