My Gateway Vacation

Mexico City is, of course, the capital of the country and the most populous city in Mexico. It is by far the most important economic center, industrial center, and cultural center. There are nearly twenty million people that inhabit this large city making it the most populous city in the western hemisphere and the second largest in the world. Herein Mexico City is where the Powers of the Union are at seat. Mexico City is located in the Valley of Mexico, which is also called the Valley of Anahuac, which is located in the center of the country.

Mexico City is home to many historic landmarks and is a great traveling destination. There is, of course, the Historic Center of Mexico City and the floating gardens which can both be found in the southern boroughs of the city. These have both been declared World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Some of the famous landmarks that reside in the Historic Center include to Plaza de la Constitucion, the main central square with its oddly time clashing Spanish like era Metropolitan Cathedral and the Palacio Nacional. There are, of course, the ancient Aztec ruins and within a few steps of that the Templo Mayor, which is the tallest skyscraper in Latin America.

There are also an array of great museums and parks to visit while you are here. There is the Museum of Estanquillo or the Museum of Cartoons and Magazine, which should be a hit for any adult fans in the family and all the kids. Not far from here is the most recognizable icon and landmark of Mexico City, the Golden Angel of Independence. This Angel is found on the wide avenue Paseo de la Reforma, and was modeled by command of the Emporer Maximilian after the Champs Elysees in Paris. The avenue was also by design to specifically connect the National Palace, which is the seat of government, to the Castle of Chapultepec, which is the residence of the royalty. Today, it is still just as an important part of the city, housing the financial district. Any tourist would enjoy walking down this road for its historical importance and landmarks along the way.

There is a lot of great sight seeing here in Mexico City. There are a lot of attractions that are literally steps away from one another. There is even the single longest avenue in the world here and it is named Avenida de los Insurgentes, and it is nearly twenty miles long.

Not far from here is the Chapultepec Park that houses that Castle of Chapultepec which is now a museum on a hill! This Museum overlooks other various monuments and even the city zoo. The city zoo is also a great visit while here in Mexico City. Over the last few years it has grown to have more species of animals and has grown in size. So, if you're looking for a great vacation destination, look no further! Mexico City has attractions that are only a couple steps out your hotel door!