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A guide to Mexico City – bustling nightlife, cultural hotspot and Aztec backdrops

Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico and also happens to be the largest city in North America, offering a host of options to travelers new to the city as well as seasoned veterans. It was founded in 1325 by the Aztec people, and was known as Tenochtitlan. Many scholars believe Tenochtitlan to have been the largest city in the world at that time, with a population between 200,000 and 250,000, four times that of London at that time.

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Where to stay in Mexico City – hostels, hotels and guesthouses

There is a plethora of accommodation options in Mexico City, with everything from small guesthouses to large luxury hotels. Some of the cheapest options can be found in the Centro Histórico, whilst the more upmarket choices can be found in and around Polanco and the Zona Rosa. In the fashionable Roma and Condesa districts, accommodation varies between hostels and chic boutique hotels. If you’re looking for mid-priced hotels, then try the Alameda and Plaza de la República areas. 

Top 10 food and drink things to do in Mexico City

Mexico City cuisine is incredibly varied – from robust Spanish flavors to contemporary twists on Mexican classics. Book a Mexico City hotel and indulge in the city’s gastronomic delights with this guide to the top 10 food and drink things to do in Mexico City.

Fall vacations in Mexico City

A fall vacation in Mexico City explodes with patriotic fervor and traditional fiestas with September’s El Mes de la Patria – a month-long celebration of Mexican independence. Book a Mexico City fall hotel and enjoy balmy evenings of festive food and warmhearted revelry.

Where to stay in Mexico City – a travel guide to Mexico City‘s neighborhoods

Whether you’re searching for a Mexico City hotel in chic Polanco or the bustling Centro Histórico, this guide will help you get your bearings and choose where to stay in Mexico City.

Short getaways in Mexico City – colonial heritage, magnificent murals and scrumptious cuisine

A short getaway in Mexico City can be incredibly rewarding. Use this two-day itinerary as a guide when booking your Mexico City hotel.

A Mexico City travel guide – Aztec treasures, fiery food and colonial grandeur

Be enchanted with a Mexico City break that takes in vibrant street life, serene plazas and remnants of ancient civilizations. From the awe-inspiring pyramids of Teotihuacán to the passionate art of Frida Kahlo, a stay at a Mexico City hotel illuminates the rich history and contemporary cool of this great metropolis.

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