last edited Dec 11, 2019
Overview of Mexico City
Location Map of Mexico
Overview of Mexico City
The capital and a vast city of several million inhabitants, Mexico City boasts a historic centre, museums, and parks worth visiting despite the crowds and some pollution, which is amplified by the altitude.
Key Facts
- Type of place: main city.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
- Location:
- Latitude/longitude:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 8,918,653 inhabitants, with over 20 million in the metropolitan area (2015).
- Area: 1,485 km².
- Altitude: from 2,250 to 3,930 m.
Tourism
Travel Essentials
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
- By air:
- Backpacker daily budget:
- Best for accommodation:
- Best for getting around:
- Best time for climate/crowds/prices:
- Website: www.visitmexico.com/mexico-city