Mexico City

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Travel information for Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico and oldest capital in the Americas. Mexico City boasts architecture from the Spanish colonial period as well as modern infrastructure and architecture to accommodate its growing population and tourism industry.

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Lacey Richardson

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Travel information for Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico and oldest capital in the Americas. Mexico City boasts architecture from the Spanish colonial period as well as modern infrastructure and architecture to accommodate its growing population and tourism industry.

Mexico City Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Mexico City, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Mexico_City
Mexico City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. Mexico City is the country's largest city as well as its most important political, cultural, educational and financial center.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City
Mexico City, Mexico - Lonely Planet

Much-maligned Mexico City is cleaning up its act these days. Revamped public spaces are springing back to life, the culinary scene is exploding and...
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico/mexico-city
Mexico City Travel Guide on TripAdvisor

179,131 Reviews of Mexico City Lodging, Food, and Sights by other Travelers. TripAdvisor is the source for Mexico City information.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel_Guide-g150800-Mexico_City_Central_Mexico_and_Gulf_Coast.html
Mexico City - Lonely Planet

Much-maligned Mexico City is cleaning up its act these days. Revamped public spaces are springing back to life, the culinary scene is exploding and a cultural renaissance is flourishing. On top of all that, by largely managing to distance itself from the drug war, the nation's capital remains a safe haven of sorts.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico/mexico-city
Mexico City Travel Guide - Fodor's

Get information on Mexico City hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Read the Fodor's reviews, or post your own.
http://www.fodors.com/world/mexico-and-central-america/mexico/mexico-city
MEXICO// MEXICOCITY

In a shallow mountain bowl over 2400m above sea level, and crammed with over twenty million people, Mexico City is one of the world's most densely populated urban areas.
http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/north-america/mexico/mexico-city/
Hotels in Mexico City, Mexico - Booking

Great savings on hotels in Mexico City, Mexico online. Good availability and great rates. Read hotel reviews and choose the best hotel deal for your stay.
http://www.booking.com/city/mx/mexico.html
What to Eat in Mexico City - Bon Appétit

Savor the world's next great dining destination with this insider's guide to cutting-edge restaurants, mezcal bars, and unforgettable street food
http://www.bonappetit.com/restaurants-travel/city-guides/article/what-to-eat-in-mexico-city
Transportation and Getting Around Mexico City, Mexico - VirtualTourist

Mexico City Transportation: 295 tips on getting to and getting around Mexico City, Mexico from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/Mexico/Distrito_Federal/Mexico_City-957620/Transportation-Mexico_City-TG-C-1.html
Mexico City Hotels - Expedia

Get 324 Mexico City hotel deals. Save time with our Best Price Guarantee. Read Reviews. No Expedia cancellation fee. Over 510,000 hotels worldwide.
https://www.expedia.com/Mexico-City-Hotels.d178285.Travel-Guide-Hotels
10 of the Best Places to Eat street Food in Mexico City - The Guardian

There are thousands of street food stalls and taquerias in this vast metropolis. Nicholas Gilman, author of Good Food in Mexico City, picks his top 10
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/feb/08/best-places-eat-street-food-mexico-city

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Mexico City Ciudad de México (Spanish) Co-official names ^[a]
Capital and megacity
Skyline of Mexico City with the Torre Latinoamericana Angel of Independence Museo Soumaya Monument to the Revolution Paseo de la Reforma from the Chapultepec Castle Cathedral and National Palace in the Zócalo Palace of Fine Arts Santa Fe business district
Coat of arms Government logo
Nickname(s): CDMX, La Ciudad de los Palacios (The City of Palaces)
Motto: Capital de la transformación (Capital of the transformation)
Anthem: Himno de la Ciudad de México^[1]
Mexico City within Mexico
Mexico City Show map of Mexico Mexico City Show map of North America
Coordinates: 19°26′N 99°8′W / 19.433°N 99.133°W / 19.433; -99.133
Country	Mexico
Founded	13 March 1325 (1325-03-13): Mexico-Tenochtitlan^[2] 13 August 1521 (1521-08-13): Ciudad de México^[3] 18 November 1824 (1824-11-18): Distrito Federal^[4] 29 January 2016 (2016-01-29): Ciudad de México^[5]
Founded by	Tenoch (as Mexico-Tenochtitlan) Hernán Cortés (as Mexico City)
Government
• Head of Government	Clara Brugada (MORENA)
Area ^[6] ^[b]
• Capital and megacity	1,485 km² (573 sq mi)
• Metro	7,866 km² (3,037 sq mi)
	Ranked 32nd
Elevation	2,240 m (7,350 ft)
Highest elevation ^[7] ( Ajusco)	3,930 m (12,890 ft)
Population (2020) ^[8]
• Capital and megacity	9,209,944
• Rank	1st in North America 1st in Mexico
• Density	6,200/km² (16,000/sq mi)
• Rank	1st
• Urban	23,146,802
• Metro	21,804,515
Demonyms	Capitalino (a) Mexiqueño (a) (archaic) Chilango (a) (colloquial)
GDP ^[9]
• Capital and megacity	MXN 4.3 trillion US$ 212 billion (2022)
• Metro	MXN 6.8 trillion US$ 340 billion (2022)
Time zone	UTC−06:00 (CST)
Postal code	00–16
Area code	55/56
ISO 3166 code	MX-CMX
Patron Saint	Philip of Jesus (Spanish: San Felipe de Jesús)
HDI	0.839 very high Ranked 1st of 32^[10]
Website	cdmx.gob.mx

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name	Historic center of Mexico City, Xochimilco and Central University City Campus of the UNAM
Type	Cultural
Criteria	i, ii, iii, iv, v
Designated	1987, 2007 (11th, 31st sessions)
Reference no.	412, 1250
Region	Latin America and the Caribbean

^ b. Area of Mexico City that includes non-urban areas at the south

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Mexico City Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Mexico City, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Mexico_City
Mexico City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. Mexico City is the country's largest city as well as its most important political, cultural, educational and financial center.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_City
Mexico City, Mexico - Lonely Planet

Much-maligned Mexico City is cleaning up its act these days. Revamped public spaces are springing back to life, the culinary scene is exploding and...
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico/mexico-city
Mexico City Travel Guide on TripAdvisor

179,131 Reviews of Mexico City Lodging, Food, and Sights by other Travelers. TripAdvisor is the source for Mexico City information.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel_Guide-g150800-Mexico_City_Central_Mexico_and_Gulf_Coast.html
Mexico City - Lonely Planet

Much-maligned Mexico City is cleaning up its act these days. Revamped public spaces are springing back to life, the culinary scene is exploding and a cultural renaissance is flourishing. On top of all that, by largely managing to distance itself from the drug war, the nation's capital remains a safe haven of sorts.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico/mexico-city
Mexico City Travel Guide - Fodor's

Get information on Mexico City hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. Read the Fodor's reviews, or post your own.
http://www.fodors.com/world/mexico-and-central-america/mexico/mexico-city
MEXICO// MEXICOCITY

In a shallow mountain bowl over 2400m above sea level, and crammed with over twenty million people, Mexico City is one of the world's most densely populated urban areas.
http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/north-america/mexico/mexico-city/
Hotels in Mexico City, Mexico - Booking

Great savings on hotels in Mexico City, Mexico online. Good availability and great rates. Read hotel reviews and choose the best hotel deal for your stay.
http://www.booking.com/city/mx/mexico.html
What to Eat in Mexico City - Bon Appétit

Savor the world's next great dining destination with this insider's guide to cutting-edge restaurants, mezcal bars, and unforgettable street food
http://www.bonappetit.com/restaurants-travel/city-guides/article/what-to-eat-in-mexico-city
Transportation and Getting Around Mexico City, Mexico - VirtualTourist

Mexico City Transportation: 295 tips on getting to and getting around Mexico City, Mexico from real travelers and locals.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/Mexico/Distrito_Federal/Mexico_City-957620/Transportation-Mexico_City-TG-C-1.html
Mexico City Hotels - Expedia

Get 324 Mexico City hotel deals. Save time with our Best Price Guarantee. Read Reviews. No Expedia cancellation fee. Over 510,000 hotels worldwide.
https://www.expedia.com/Mexico-City-Hotels.d178285.Travel-Guide-Hotels
10 of the Best Places to Eat street Food in Mexico City - The Guardian

There are thousands of street food stalls and taquerias in this vast metropolis. Nicholas Gilman, author of Good Food in Mexico City, picks his top 10
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/feb/08/best-places-eat-street-food-mexico-city

Mexico City Ciudad de México (Spanish) Co-official names ^[a]
Capital and megacity
Skyline of Mexico City with the Torre Latinoamericana Angel of Independence Museo Soumaya Monument to the Revolution Paseo de la Reforma from the Chapultepec Castle Cathedral and National Palace in the Zócalo Palace of Fine Arts Santa Fe business district
Coat of arms Government logo
Nickname(s): CDMX, La Ciudad de los Palacios (The City of Palaces)
Motto: Capital de la transformación (Capital of the transformation)
Anthem: Himno de la Ciudad de México^[1]
Mexico City within Mexico
Mexico City Show map of Mexico Mexico City Show map of North America
Coordinates: 19°26′N 99°8′W / 19.433°N 99.133°W / 19.433; -99.133
Country	Mexico
Founded	13 March 1325 (1325-03-13): Mexico-Tenochtitlan^[2] 13 August 1521 (1521-08-13): Ciudad de México^[3] 18 November 1824 (1824-11-18): Distrito Federal^[4] 29 January 2016 (2016-01-29): Ciudad de México^[5]
Founded by	Tenoch (as Mexico-Tenochtitlan) Hernán Cortés (as Mexico City)
Government
• Head of Government	Clara Brugada (MORENA)
Area ^[6] ^[b]
• Capital and megacity	1,485 km² (573 sq mi)
• Metro	7,866 km² (3,037 sq mi)
	Ranked 32nd
Elevation	2,240 m (7,350 ft)
Highest elevation ^[7] ( Ajusco)	3,930 m (12,890 ft)
Population (2020) ^[8]
• Capital and megacity	9,209,944
• Rank	1st in North America 1st in Mexico
• Density	6,200/km² (16,000/sq mi)
• Rank	1st
• Urban	23,146,802
• Metro	21,804,515
Demonyms	Capitalino (a) Mexiqueño (a) (archaic) Chilango (a) (colloquial)
GDP ^[9]
• Capital and megacity	MXN 4.3 trillion US$ 212 billion (2022)
• Metro	MXN 6.8 trillion US$ 340 billion (2022)
Time zone	UTC−06:00 (CST)
Postal code	00–16
Area code	55/56
ISO 3166 code	MX-CMX
Patron Saint	Philip of Jesus (Spanish: San Felipe de Jesús)
HDI	0.839 very high Ranked 1st of 32^[10]
Website	cdmx.gob.mx

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official name	Historic center of Mexico City, Xochimilco and Central University City Campus of the UNAM
Type	Cultural
Criteria	i, ii, iii, iv, v
Designated	1987, 2007 (11th, 31st sessions)
Reference no.	412, 1250
Region	Latin America and the Caribbean

^ b. Area of Mexico City that includes non-urban areas at the south

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Travel information for Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico and oldest capital in the Americas. Mexico City boasts architecture from the Spanish colonial period as well as modern infrastructure and architecture to accommodate its growing population and tourism industry.

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