Best Tourist Places to Visit in Mexico City, Mexico, America

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Mexico City, Mexico, America

Mexico City is the capital of Mexico geographically positioned at 19°26′ N 99°8′ W, is the Federal District which does not belong to any of the 31 states of Mexico. Mexico City is the largest city of the country internationally known for its political, cultural and financial importance.

Geography of Mexico City:

Mexico City is situated in the Valley of Mexico covering an area of 1,485 sq. km. located at an average altitude of 2,420 meters. It features subtropical highland climate.

History of Mexico City:

Mexico City was initially formed as Tenochtitlan by the Aztecs on the Lake Texcoco Island in 1325 and it was demolished during the siege of Tenochtitlan in 1521. It was reconstructed as a town in 1524 and gained city status in 1585. The federal district of Mexico City was formed in the year 1824 after the independence of Mexico from Spain.

How to reach Mexico City?

Mexico City is catered by Benito Juarez International Airport which is located around 11 km from the downtown Mexico City with connection to most of the European, American and Asian cites including Amsterdam, London, Paris, Chicago, Toronto, and Tokyo. Aeromexico is the major air operator serving Mexico City Airport. Tourists can change their currency at the converter near Gate E1 of airport. Taxis are always ready to serve tourists.

Some bus companies that offer service from the airport to city centre include:

TNT Caminante
ADO
Flecha Blanca
Flecha Roja

Tourists can also use Metro trains and private buses for local travel and to reach nearby cities.

Culture, Food and shopping in Mexico City:

Mexico City is one of the prominent cultural centers in the globe with plenty of museums, art centres and theatres. Also Mexico City is known for its rich shopping sectors with abundance of malls and entertainment centres.

Some best food corners in Mexico City include:

Basque-Mexican fusion restaurant Biko
Mexican avant-garde restaurant Pujol
Hacienda de los Morales
San Angel Inn

Things to do in Mexico City:

Alternative Travel

Ø Horse racing

Ø Lucha libre

Ø Car races

Ø Amusement parks

Places of interest in Mexico City:

Plaza de la Constitucion:

Plaza de la Constitucion or Zocalo is one of the largest squares in the globe placed in Centro Historico with City Hall and the Cathedral and is surrounded by many ancient buildings.

Basilica de Guadalupe:

Basilica de Guadalupe is the most sacred place of Catholicism in Americas and it receives abundance of devotees during the annual celebration on 12^th December every year.

Mexico City US National Cemetery:

Mexico City US National Cemetery is situated at Colonia San Rafael of the city. It is open from 9AM to 5PM on all the weekdays.

Jose Luis Cuevas Museum:

Jose Luis Cuevas Museum contains the paintings, sculptures and drawings of famous artist, Jose Cuevas. It was inaugurated in 1992.

Other places of interest in Mexico City include:

Angel de la Independencia
La Catedral
Ciudad Universitaria
Plaza Garibaldi-Mariachi
Alameda and Paseo de la Reforma
Torre Latinoamericana
Torre Mayor
Parque Mexico and Parque España
Viveros de Coyoacán
National Museum of Anthropology
Museum of Modern Art
Plaza de las Tres Culturas
Dolores Olmedo Museum
Rufino Tamayo Museum

Best time to visit Mexico City:

The months of March, April and May will be the best time to enjoy holidays in Mexico City.

Accommodation options in Mexico City:

Mexico City is one of the richest cities in the world in terms of infrastructure, shopping and hospitality industry. There are many well facilitated hotels categorizing from budget to luxury in Mexico City and the hotel rooms are designed as per the lavishness of the tourists. The major hotels in Mexico City are as follows: