Mexico City, the largest city in the world and one of the most densely populated on the planet, is located in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains .It was erected on the site of the settlement of the legendary Aztec tribe, whose wealth and cruelty remained in the centuries in the form of numerous legends .Today's population of Mexico City partly absorbed the culture of the ancient tribe, but the Spanish colonizers, who came to this land in the 16th century and made former pagans into Christians, had a much greater influence..The national color of Mexico City is complemented by melancholic songs of the Mexican ensembles of Mariacy, spicy cuisine, tequila and various traditions .So, one of them, worthy of attention, is the celebration of the Day of the Dead in early November .

Mexico City is a city of contrasts, where ultramodern skyscrapers adjoin the ancient pyramids, poor and dangerous areas for tourists with magnificent palaces. It is also an "open-air museum", which has preserved more than 1400 monuments and historical relics. There are 10 archaeological zones (in the city and its environs), 8 universities, several academies, more than 80 museums, theaters, concert halls and exhibitions

Contents 1 History and culture 1.1 Search airfares in Mexico City 2 How to get to Mexico City 3 Climate Mexico $ ±​​$ 4 How to navigate in the city 5 Transportation Mexico City 6 Shopping and shopping 7 Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions Mexico City 7.1 Museums of Mexico 7.2 Mexico City and surroundings

History and culture

Mexico City - owner of an interesting and eventful history, which goes back to the Aztec times .In the 14th century, the famous tribe of Indians founded the city of Tenochtitlan in the future Mexican capital .Its magnificence, scale and degree of perfection of the done construction works delighted the Spaniards who arrived in the 16th century, actively conquering new territories in this period..The wealth of the Aztecs also left them indifferent, which led to an open war .As a result of a prolonged confrontation between the tribal chiefs and the conquerors who came from outside, led by Cortes, Tenochtitlan was destroyed, and in its place was founded Mexico City, which became the capital of the Spanish colony .

The further history of the city was filled with various kinds of conflicts, struggle for independence, revolutionary actions. The rebellious spirit of the Aztecs continues to live in the local population even now.

How to get to Mexico City

At the international airport Benito Juárez, located in the eastern part of the city, flights from many major cities of the world come. The terminals are connected by a light metro line and buses. The second airport Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos is located 50 km south-west of Mexico City, in the city of Toluca, and accepts domestic flights from Cancun, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana and other cities.

In Mexico City there are several bus stations. Buses from Acapulco, Guadalajara, Monterrey, cities near the US border and in the north of the country arrive at Terminal Autobuses del Norte. The Bus Terminal Terminal de Autobuses del Poniente serves the cities in the east: Toluca, Manzanillo, Colima, Puerto Vallartu. Buses from the southern cities of the country - Acapulco, Puebla, Tepostlana - arrive at Terminal de Autobuses del Sur Taxqueña terminal. Finally, Terminal de Autobuses del Oriente TAPO serves both southern destinations and cities around the Gulf of Mexico: Cancun, Puebla, Merida, Campeche and Veracruz.

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Climate Mexico $ ±​​$

March 1, Sunday Overcast +26 ° С in the afternoon +15 ° С at night ° С water	March 2, Monday Clearly +27 ° С in the afternoon +16 ° С at night ° С water	March 3, Tuesday Clearly +26 ° С in the afternoon +15 ° С at night ° С water
Mexico City weather forecast for 10 days

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How to navigate in the city

The historic center of the city is located around Zocalo Square, which is a kind of heart of the city .In this part of Mexico City you can find many architectural attractions, museums and a number of inexpensive hotels .Another tourist area lies next to the Alameda Central Park, connected to Sokalo Square by several streets, for example Madero Street $ ±.The next landmark is Paseo de la Reforma, in addition to being one of the most beautiful and most important streets in Mexico City, the avenue connects Alameda with the palace and park complex on the Chapultepec Hill .

Transportation Mexico City

In the capital - 9 metro lines covering the main areas of the city, as well as the airport and the railway station "Buenavista". Opening hours on weekdays are from 5:00 to 0:30, on Saturdays from 6:00 to 1:30, on Sundays and holidays from 7:00 to 0:30 with intervals between trains about a minute. In "peak hours" only light baggage is allowed, and women and children must ride in a separate carriage from men.

In Mexico, there are several types of taxis. They can either be stopped in the street if the car is lit with the sign "libre" ("free"), or, which is preferable, ordered by phone. In the latter case, the probability is high that a taxi "turismo" will arrive, drivers usually understand English. The fare is about 0, 5 USD per kilometer in the afternoon and 1 USD after 22:00. In some taxis there are no meters, so the price should be negotiated in advance.

Shopping and shopping

Products hand-made folk crafts can be purchased in tourist shops near attractions, markets and shopping centers. Perhaps, in addition to large shopping centers, the greatest interest for tourists is represented by the traditional Mexico City markets, where you can buy inexpensive fresh fruits, vegetables and other Mexican delicacies. The largest and oldest markets are Central de Abasto and La Merced Market.

Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions Mexico City

The city center is El Sokalo Square (the second largest in the world), surrounded by the surviving buildings of the Aztec Tenochtitlan and colonial buildings, among which is the largest cathedral cathedral in Latin America, Metropolitan Cathedral and the Palace of Cortez.

Also interesting is the area of ​​the "Three Cultures" in the center of Mexico City, where there is a unique archaeological zone with stone foundations of ancient buildings of the Aztecs, above which stands the Catholic Cathedral. It is worth to visit the National Palace, decorated with the famous frescoes of Diego Rivera, Garibaldi Square and the world's largest bullring, as well as the Alameda Park and the Palacio de Bella Art (Palace of Fine Arts) near it.

Museums of Mexico

One of the most interesting museums in Mexico City is the Frida Kahlo House-Museum, a Mexican artist whose personality is devoted to a lot of movies and books. The schedule of work: from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00 to 18.00. The cost of admission is 65 pesos. Children under six years old and elderly people after 60 years are free. Also, this ticket provides free admission to the Museum of Diego Rivera, which houses a personal collection of the artist dedicated to the ancient cultures of Mexico. The museum also operates from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.30 to 17.00.

Another well is the National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec Park. Unique exhibits of the pre-Columbian era are available from 9.00 to 19.00, from Tuesday to Sunday. The cost of admission is 51 pesos.

Museum Tempo Mayor is located in the former temple of the Aztecs, inherited Mexico City from a former Indian settlement. The schedule of work: from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9.00 to 17.00. The cost of admission is 51 pesos.

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