The third largest urban agglomeration and the largest Hispanic city in the world, a colorful metropolis with lush palaces, huge squares and friendly people is the capital of Mexico. Guests are always welcome here, and excursions to ancient sights are the coveted goal of thousands of travelers. When booking tours to Mexico City, you should be prepared for a flurry of unforgettable impressions that literally fall on every tourist who gets off the plane at Benito Juarez International Airport.
Briefly about the important
- The height of Mexico City above sea level exceeds two kilometers, and therefore those who arrived here from flat cities at first have to get used to some features of their physical condition. The quick acclimatization will benefit from healthy sleep, plenty of clean water and quality food. During a tour in Mexico City, do not overwork, especially in the early days, and try to embrace the immensity. The city is truly huge, and therefore it is better to return to the capital of Mexico again.
- Particular attention should be paid to personal safety during a tour in Mexico City. An important rule is to keep track of things and not carry large amounts of money with you. However, subject to the basic rules of caution, as in any big city in the world, the trip will be wonderful, and the impressions will remain only positive.
- Mexican cuisine is an international concept. Restaurants with national food of the descendants of the Mayans and Aztecs can be found in any country in the world. But going on a tour in Mexico City, you should be prepared for the authenticity of the local cuisine. The authors of the dishes in the restaurants of the city are not used to saving pepper and other spices, and therefore they should be very persistent in specifying the degree of pungency of the ordered dishes.
About weather and nature
Due to its relatively high altitude location, the average temperatures in the capital of Mexico are +12 in January and +18 in June. The rainiest time is in the summer months. A special feature of the city is smog, which hangs over Mexico City all year round. Taking into account the high-altitude location, this can cause problems with well-being, and therefore it is important to consider the degree of physical fitness and state of health before booking tours to Mexico City.
World-class attractions
The most important museum in the capital of Mexico is the National Anthropological Museum. Unique collections are kept here, which become for many travelers the main reason for booking tours in Mexico City. Among the most important masterpieces of world history and culture are the Stone of the Sun or the Aztec calendar, Toltec sculpture from Tula, a giant Olmec head and a slab from a burial in the Temple of the Inscriptions in Palenque.
