Why Vacation In Mexico City?

There aren't many cities in the entire world that are larger than Mexico City. The City is situated in the valley of Mexico and with over 19 million people it is the second largest metropolitan area in the western hemisphere. It is located on top of a high plateau at about 7,349 feet (2,240m) above sea level. The place where the city rests was once Lake Texcoco. It seems to be a city of extremes and a dynamic place to visit. You don't find anywhere else a city with all the contrasts that has Mexico City. I can imagine every human flying the first time over Mexico City is impressed of the size of that huge City.

Besides all the problems Mexico City has most vacationers to Mexico City are fascinated with the history of the city itself and of the circumstances in which the city was born. The Aztecs founded Mexico City in the year 1325 on a small island in the middle of Lake Texcoco. In order for it to continue to grow, the small island had to be enlarged artificially. The city came under siege by the Spaniards 200 years later and was almost completely destroyed. The Spaniards then rebuilt the city according to their designs, which is mostly what you see today in the old section of the town.

There are many tours that can be taken in which the history, architecture, and culture of the city are highlighted. There are Aztec ruins to behold. Chapultepec Castle where the Halls of Montezuma of Marine Corps lore are located, and even an iconic landmark the Angel of Independence, which was modeled after the Champs-Elysees by Emperor Maximilian of Mexico.

Another popular tourist activity to pursue in Mexico City is to visit several of the over 150 museums. They range in scope from anthropological to modern art and while they vary in price, they are all reasonably affordable. The Museo Nacional de Antropologia has an extensive collection of ancient artifacts and is on of the finest and largest anthropological museums in the world. The Museo Nacional de Arte has exhibits that mostly feature Mexican artists. And the Museo Nacional de Historia recounts the history of Mexico and Mexico City inside the walls of the famed Chapultepec Castle.

The City has almost for every taste interest something to offer. Recently you can travel by sightseeing buses through the city and enjoy everything from the top. With the bus tours you can stay where ever you like and jump later on to finish the tour. There are lots of bus stops where you can walk and enjoy the beauty of this extraordinary city.

There are also many different types of sporting events that can be attended in and around Mexico City. Football or soccer as it is called in the United States is the most popular sport with stadiums that can seat over 105,000 fans. Mexico City is home to 4 major professional teams and countless youth teams. The next most popular sport to attend in Mexico City is baseball. Their team is the Red Devils and you will find a very exuberant group of spectators at all of their games.

Being the largest city in Mexico, Mexico City has the most active nightlife scene in all Mexican cities. There are almost endless choices of music and dance clubs available from Mariachi music and Flamenco to jazz and salsa clubs. Most venues don't begin the party until 10 PM or so and participants dance away until the wee hours of the morning.

It doesn't matter what your interests are -- history and culture of Mexico or you just want to kick up your heels all night long. Mexico City can provide the kind of dynamic vacation experience that no other city can. And I think over twenty million people can't be wrong.

Regards,

Anton

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