|
Mexico
South America
|
Mexico City
More Destinations
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.
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.
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.
Plan Your Mexico City Trip
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
button while searching through our recommendations