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Description: Ciudad de México is the capital city of Mexico. It is the most important economic, industrial and cultural center in ... more

Sights & Attractions in Mexico City ... the country, and the most populous city with 8,720,916 inhabitants in 2005. However, Greater Mexico City (Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México) extends beyond the limit of the Federal District and covers 58 municipalities of the State of Mexico and 1 municipality of the state of Hidalgo, according to the most recent definition agreed upon by the federal and state governments. In 2005 Greater Mexico City had a population of 19.2 million.

Newest Review: ... of a capital city. Mexico City is set out on a fairly even grid pattern, using American style 'blocks' and the streets that run west of the Zócalo are home to various shops and restaurants, though not much in the way of things aimed at tourists. The main shop I know of for tourist buys (sombreros, ponchos, all the necessities) is quite a way away, bizarrely located down a small side street ... more

... in the Zona Rosa (pink zone / gay village). However walk down any street towards the Alameda park and you'll happen across another must-do, the Latin American tower, which is the only place (apart from closed-to-the-public office blocks) where you ca...more

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Sights & Attractions in Mexico City: From History To Disney: DF Delights (1689 words)
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Mexico City is a sprawling metropolis, but luckily for visitors, most things worth seeing are huddled together in distinct tourist zones. I'm going to tell you about three such zones: the historic centre, Chapultepec and Coyoacan and San Angel. The HISTORIC CENTRE is what most people here call the down town. It's also the first stop for many visitors, as it's here you'll find the main square (Zócalo), the cathedral, the national palace and the partially excavated Templo Mayor. The latter three are all located around the edges of the former, making it a good place to start. The Zócalo metro brings you up either inside its namesake, or just across the road from ... Read the complete review

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