The metropolis of the Aztecs in Latin America!
Mexico City is inland, in the southern area of Mexico. The city was built on the ruins of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlán.
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Facts & Info Mexico City
coordinates | Latitude: 19 ° 25'42 "N Longitude: 99 ° 07'39 "W. |
Continent | North America |
Land | Mexico |
location | Inland southern area of Mexico |
waters | built on a drained lake |
Sea level | 2240 meters above the sea |
Area | 1485 km2 |
population | City: approx. 9 million (Stand 2016) Area: approx. 22 million (Stand 2021) |
Population density | City: approx. 6000 / km2(Stand 2016) |
Language | Spanish & 62 indigenous languages |
City age | Founded in 13.08.1521 Forerunner city of the Aztecs 1325 |
Landmark | Palace of Fine Arts |
Peculiarity | UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 The state of Mexico was named after the city, not the other way around. |
Origin of name | Mexitli = a god of war |
Sightseeing & Attractions Mexico City
10 things you can experience in Mexico City
- Start your tour at the Zócalo square in the historic center
- There, visit the great Metropolitana Cathedral, the murals of the National Palace and the remains of the Templo Mayor
- Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the main artery, Paseo de la Reforma
- Discover a symbol of Mexico: the Palace of Fine Arts
- Stroll through Alameda Central or Chapultepec Park
- See the famous Aztec calendar and other historical treasures in the National Museum of Anthropology
- Treat yourself to the view from the Torre Latinoamericana skyscraper
- Eat typically Mexican at La Casa de Toño
- Ride colorful boats in the canal system of the Xochimilco district
- Take a trip to the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon in Teotihuacàn
- Plaza de la Constitución Zócalo with Metropolitana Cathedral and National Palace in the historic center of Mexico City
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