is the Capital of Mexico and one of the world's largest and most populated cities.
Greater Mexico City has a population of over 20 million and is spread out roughly in a circle.
Mexico City has everything to offer the traveler on a low budget to the travel that wishes to experience the nations capitals most expensive and luxury venues and dining.
No matter if you are looking for where to buy the best tacos for less than $2 or if you are wanting to find out where to get the best martini and mingle with the beautiful people, you are sure to find everything you need to know here in this blog.
The districts of Mexico City - Understanding the layout a little better.
The city is officially divided into 16 delegaciones (boroughs) which are in turn subdivided into colonias (neighborhoods), of which there are around 250.
Many older towns like Coyoacán, San Angel and Tlalpan have been merged into the city but each of these "old towns" still manages to preserve some of there original charm and character.
Understanding the area of Mexico City can be alittle complicated to visitors as the city sprawl has spread out over time taking with it many boroughs and "towns" that were once, a very long time ago not considered part of the city. Most travelers will infact only move around in what is legally know as the Federal District which covers a much smaller area.
Main Areas the you may visit on your trip :
- Centro Historico - The Historic city centre that is focused on and around the Zócalo (main square) or "Plaza de la Constitución" as it is formally known and extends in all directions for a number of blocks. The Zocalo is the largest square in Latin America and the second largest in the world after Moscow’s Red Square.Here you will find many points of interests for tourists interested in history and some of Mexico Cities oldest examples of fine arquitecture.
- Chapultepec/Lomas de Chapultepec - The Bosque (woods) of Chapultepec is one of the largest urban parks in the world, its name means grass hopper hill and hosts the the main city zoo,lake, many museums and is closely located to one of Mexicos most important Musuems. Lomas de Chapultepec or Lomas for short is the wealthiest area in the city very close by and located as the park ends. Here live some of Mexico Cities most wealthy residents and many foreign government buildings are located in this neighbourhood. The "paseo de las palmas" is an important avenue that runs through this part of town towards Santa Fe.
- Polanco - Polanco is also one of the wealthiest residential areas in the city with some of the most expensive boutiques and shopping facilities, upscale restaurants, night clubs and hotels. The Avenida Presidente Masaryk (President Masaryk Avenue) Known as Masaryk to locals is a wide tree lined avenue crossing some of polanco and offers many places to buy luxury goods at stores such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci. There is also a very lare number of wedding stores located along the avenue, many restuarants and also some of the cities finest hotels including Mexico cities first "boutique" Hotel.
- Zona Rosa - The Zona Rosa is better known to tourists as the "Reforma" area because it embraces Paseo de la Reforma avenue with its very many statues and one of Mexico cities most famous landmarks. The Zona Rosa is also animportant business and entertainment district with many cinemas and arts centre, high raise office blocks and a string of new mid range hotels. There is a strong gay presence in the Zona Rosa. You can find many Gay clubs and bars in this part of time which are very busy at night and welcome a varied crowd.
- Coyoacán - Coyoacán was a small town swallowed by the city sprawl but still managed to keep its colonial feel. There is a large shopping centre here but the area really thought of as "coyoacán" is the older part of the area located a 10 minute walk from the Metro Centre which has a park, a church and many laid back restuarants and bars. The weekend market in this part of town is extremely popular with mexicans and tourists alike. Here you will also find the famous home of well known Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. In the past few years the area has turned into a neo intellectual centre with many galleries and study centres appearing.
- Condesa and Roma - The area was recently reborn after a long time in the shade. Restaurants like Rexo are credited with bringing people back into the area, now with plenty of trendy restaurants, bistros, clubs, pubs and shops. Condesa is the fast becoming the choice place for mexico cities "up and coming" to live and work and is an area frequented by many travelers whilst staying the the capital.
- San Angel - Its a wealthy residential area as well as a fashionable, gentrified area lined with cobblestone streets, upscale boutiques and many, many restaurants.
- Xochimilco - Is better known for its extended series of canals — all that remains of the ancient Xochimilco lake. Xochimilco has kept its ancient traditions, and is probably most famous for the canal boats that are frequented by mexicans for parties and also many tourists hoping to see what the capital may have looked like in years gone by.
- Santa Fe - Santa Fe is a business district at the city western tip that consists mainly of highrise office buildings and many new luxury apartments and "complex" style living areas. The area is home to many diplomats whilst working in the country, aswell as Mexicos largest shopping mall, a cinema, many schools and also more than one university.
- Del Valle and Narvarte - Middle class residential area, business and shopping area in south central city.The area is probably one of the largest residental areas in the capital but currently does not have any hotels.
- Tlalpan and Pedregal - Largest of the boroughs and Tlalpan is home of Ajusco, a volcanic mountain peak and National Park, one of the highest mountains in Mexico City.The area is located fairly far from the "downtown" area but is home to many of mexicos rich and famous and is located close by to a large mall complete with a cinema and VIP screen.
The outer area of Mexico City includes:
- Ciudad Satelite - The area of Satelite is mainly residental with two large shopping malls and entertainment facilities. Many people come here to shop.
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