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Mexico City at a glance
The largest city in the world, with its multicultural outlook and magical blend of pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern worlds. Warm and friendly locals, zealous guardians of traditions and the love of parties... This is Mexico City.
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Mexico City history
The Mexican Valley was already a vital centre for trade long before Christopher Columbus set off on his voyage to the New World. Different peoples had occupied the central area of the Mexican plateau for some 20,000 years, settling along the fertile lakeshores. To facilitate communication and transportation, they built an elaborate system of chinampas (canals), remnants of which exist today in the area south of the city known as Xochimilco.
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Mexico City local information
Country:
Mexico

Mexico City By The Numbers:
Population: 8,700,000

Elevation: 7,400 feet/ 2256 meters

Average Annual Rainfall: 25.7 inches/ 65 centimeters

Average January Temperature: 68 degrees F/ 20 degrees C

Average July Temperature: 77 degrees F/ 25 degrees C

Quick Facts:
Major Industries: construction and the production of chemicals, plastics, cement, and yarns and textiles.

Electricity: 110 volts; US-style two-pin plugs are standard

Time Zone: GMT -6

Country Dialing Code: 52

Area Code: 55

Did You Know?
Built on the ruins of the Aztec city Tenochtitlan, Mexico City is currently the world's third largest metropolis after Tokyo and New York City. The sprawling metropolitan area consists of over 350 neighborhoods, many of which suffer from overcrowding and impoverished living conditions. The Centro Historico (Historic Center) and Zone Rosa (Pink Zone) are popular tourist destinations.

Orientation:
Mexico City is situated on the southern end of the Anahuac Plateau. It is the capital of and largest city in Mexico.
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Top Rated Activities
Catedral Metropolitana
Three centuries in the making
Mercado El Chopo
Alternative, and underground market.
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Discover ancient Mexico
Acali Club
Swimming club away from the center
Acuario Aragón
Fish, dolphins and trained birds
 
Top Rated Places To Stay
W Mexico City
Up-market hotel
Condesa DF
Stay in Style in a trendy location
Hotel Habita
Beautiful Hotel in Polanco
Hotel Milán
Welcoming and well located
Hotel Best Western Majestic
Charming colonial hotel with tradition
 
Top Rated Restaurants
Tezka
Sophisticated Basque cuisine
Contramar
The perfect place for authentic seafood
Almendros (Los)
Porfiriana house, food from Yucatan
Moustaches (Les)
French cuisine in stylish surroundings
El Tandoor
Some of the best Indian in town
 
Top Rated Nightlife
T Gallery
Jazz bands and belly-dancers
Teatro del Palacio de Bellas Artes
Prestigious local venue
Tierra de Vinos
Mexican style wine bar
Gitanerías
Flamenco dances and live music
Zinco Jazz Club
Jazz it up!