Hailed as the crown jewel of Latin America, Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is a traveler's paradise that never fails to enthrall visitors. The city was the seat of Aztec seat of power and has one of the oldest urban settlements in the Western Hemisphere. In terms of size Mexico City is ranked as the world's second largest city, just next to Tokyo.

To help you learn about Mexico City's past, you will need to visit the Zocalo, Mexico City's central plaza. Zocalo boasts the Templo Mayor, a monument of the Aztecs and a haunting reminder of the past. You will also need to visit the Historic Center, a four-square-mile area that includes the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, and remnants from the colonial era. UNESCO declared the Historic Center a World Heritage Site in 1988. Interesting places to visit in the Historic Center are the Zocalo and its vicinity, the metropolitan cathedral, the National Palace, the Templo Mayor, Mexico City Museum, San Ildefonso Museum, Alameda Park and Vicinity, Madero and Vicinity, Iturbide Palace, National Art Museum and San Carlos Museum, amongst several other interesting places.

Mexico City has mild weather. Winters are not chilly, while rains characterize the summer season. The top tourist attractions in the city are located in distinct areas, and exploring each area could take of about a day or more. This means that traveling to Mexico City can be done year-round. However, some seasons offer you a better deal in hotel prices, the details for which can be provided by your travel agent.

Mexico City offers a wide array of facilities for the traveler. Regardless of the time of the year you visit Mexico City, you can witness endless cultural activities. The nightlife also provides activities like ballet, opera, folkloric shows, rock concerts, and bars and nightclubs featuring live music. Live Cuban music and tropical salsa clubs appears to be a big favorite for most visitors. One of the best places to look for local activities in the city is the Friday or Saturday edition of local newspapers. While there are many cities across the world, Mexico City is a class apart. As they say, "You haven't seen cities, if you haven't visited Mexico City. ?