Guide to Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico, the largest city in North America and an important Mexican and Hispanic cultural centre.

Previously capital of the vast pre-Hispanic empire and the capital of the United Mexican States, Mexico City has a rich history of artistic expression. Through Art, museums, and anthropology Mexico City has been left a legacy of culture, shown today in the vast collections of arts, museums and educational centres.

Top reasons to visit Mexico City

Day of the Dead festival

Wrestling shows with ‘Lucha Libre’

Listen, dance and enjoy traditional Garibaldi and Mariachi music

Main areas of Mexico City

Mexico City is officially divided into 16 delegaciones, which are in turn divided into colonias (neighbourhoods). Although older towns such as San Angel, Tlalpan and Coyoacan were absorbed into the sprawl, each colonia has it’s own original and unique charm.

Centro Historico

Focussed around Zocalo or Plaza de la Constitucion, extending in every direction up to Alameda Central in the west. Many historical colonial landmarks are found here, such as the famous Aztec Templo Mayor, Palacio Nacional, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral.

Chapultepec

One of the biggest urban parks in the world, hosting the main city zoo, a castle, lakes, museums and an amusement park. Lomas de Chapultepec is the wealthiest district in the city, replete with walled mansions.

Nuevo Polanco

Sights - Plaza Uruguay

Zona Rosa

Sights - Academy of San Carlos, Monument to Cuauhtemoc, Angel de La Independencia

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Top Attractions in Mexico City

• Colonia San Rafael
• Santa Maria La Ribero
• Templo Mayor
• Zocalo - the largest square in Latin America
• Jose Vasconcelos Library

Shopping in Mexico City

• Shopping District - Agenda Presidente Masaryk,
• Mall - Reforma 222
• Bookshops - El Pendulo, Porrua, UAM Iztapalapa
• Market - La Merced, Mercado San Juan, Mercado Jamaica, Ciudadela Market

Eating in Mexico City

The best restaurants to immerse sample Mexican cuisine and culture are el Califa, Pujol and Cafe Tacuba.

Recommended restaurants include Restaurante El Cardenal, El Contramar, Alberto’s Beach Bar, Azul Historico, Fonda Margarita, Mercado Roma, El Bajiao.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Mexico City

• Coffee - Biscottino, Cafe Toscana, Noverai Roxy
• Bars - King’s Pub, Mojito Room, Le Ciudad De Leon, Balagan, Bar Oasis, Pulqueira, Salon Sol, Gin Gin, El Nivel, Barullo’s Bar, El Abad, Cosmo, El Scary Witches, Cuba Libra
• Clubs - Rioma, El Imperial Club, Guilt, Fever Mexico, Mono, Club Social Rhodesia, Gravity, Patrick Miller, AM Local, Walther, Mama Rumba, VD+
• Live Music - Zinco Jazz Club
• Lounges - Goa Lounge Bar, Mestizo Lounge, Blue Lounge
• Museums - National Museum of Anthropology, Templo Mayor, Museo Frida Kahlo, Museo de Arte Moderno, Museo Soumaya
• Art - Palacio de Bellas Artes, Centro Nacional de las Artes
• Live Music - Mexico City Arena, Mineria Symphony Orchestra, National Auditorium

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