Mexico City
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Introduction
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and is a huge metropolitan area with around 20 million people living within its boundaries, being one of the biggest urban agglomerations in the world. Unfortunately, because of the fact that it is totally surrounded by mountains it is one of the most poluted ones as well. It is located in the central mountainous parts of the country at a height of over 2200 meters and this area is prone to some serious earthquakes, most recently in 2006. People have been living here since the early 14th century, when the Aztecs settled here. Today, many travellers start their trips here to the country and the city offers a wide range of museums, historical buildings and fine accommodation and bars and restaurants.
Sights and Activities
- National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia)
- Frida Kahlo Museum (Museo Frida Kahlo)
- Zocalo - One of the world's largest public squares.
- Xochimilco
- National Palace (Palacio Nacional)
- Museo del Templo Mayor
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