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Guide to Mexico City, Mexico
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Mexico CityOne of the largest cities in the world, Mexico City is a teeming metropolis of life, excitement, culture and traffic brought by the many ethnicities that roam its streets. Everything from skyscrapers and expansive hotels, to polluted air and congested roadways in poverty stricken neighborhoods can be found here. Despite the drabness that afflicts some of its districts, Mexico City is alive and growing, and the rainbow of sights and sounds that you get traveling throughout downtown are one-of-a-kind. Theres always something to surprise you some things you may find appealing, some you may not but theres always something for everyone. No matter where you are from, youre always welcome to the wonders of Mexico City.
When to go:
It never gets very cold in Mexico City, simply because of its equatorial proximity. But there are a few weather related issues that you may want to take into account when booking a flight. Daytime in Mexico City is almost always warm or hot, but during winter the nights get chilly, enough to warrant a light coat or sweater. If youre interested in seeing how Mexicans celebrate Christmas and the New Year, then, by all means, come during winter. Otherwise, the ideal time to visit is spring, when the flowers come out of their winter stupor, and the city seems refreshed and rejuvenated.
Getting there and around:
Theres only one place to fly into that is within reasonably-close distance to Mexico City, Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juarez. Its quite close at 6km (4mi), and services a great number of international and domestic airlines. Flights to Mexico City mostly arrive from the US and Canada, and those that fly from European and Asian cities stop over in the US first.
The best way of getting around the city is by using the metro system. Its fast, inexpensive and reliable, though its good sense to keep an extra-tight hold on your belongings if the cars are crowded. Taxis are also a viable option, though if youre planning on taking a taxi somewhere, call ahead and verify that the taxi was indeed called upon by you; the city does not have an outstanding reputation when it comes to the behavior of cab drivers.
Attractions:
A great place to start your Mexico City excursion is in the Historic Centre (Centro Historico). The majority of the buildings are from the colonial era and before. Its where all governmental organizations and affiliations are run, as well as the gathering ground for political protests. The Plaza de la Constitucion is where governmental bills are processed, and the nearby Palacio Nacional is where the president and the majority of his cabinet reside. Also in the Centres vicinity is the Catedral Metropolitana; a fantastic building, architecturally speaking. Further from the centre is the Templo Mayor, an excavated site from the Aztec period. Its beautifully preserved, and despite the restrictions on where youre allowed to roam the grounds, its quite an awesome sight. If you dont feel you had enough visual time with the ancient marvel, you can visit the Museo del Templo Mayor, where a great number of artifacts from the site have been collected and put on display. The Museo Nacional de Arte is close by to the site of Templo Mayor.
One of the most splendid city parks youll ever walk through is Mexico Citys Alameda Central. Its roughly located in the heart of the city, and has a great number of establishments on its grounds. The Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) is almost completely of white-marble, and is a spectacle that receives quite a number of visitors each year. The Palace was not completely by only one architect, therefore the exterior and interior are quite difference, yet still complement each other nicely; neoclassical exterior, art deco interior. The Museo Mural Diego Rivera can also be found in Alameda Central, where, some say his most famous work, is housed. Sueno de una Tarde Dominical en la Alameda (Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda) will have you glued for hours if youre not completely aware of yourself.
Another beautiful park, more in tune with nature than Alameda Central, is the Bosque de Capultepec. Its much larger than Alameda Central, and has a number of lakes and an expansive zoo. The presidential residence is located within the park.
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