Mexico City Travel

Overview
Mexico City is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, it population having more than quadrupled in the last 40 years due to immigration. The city is divided into 16 districts, the center being composed of several districts rather than just one. Mexico City's center is composed of Centro Historico, the city's historic center; Chapultepec, the primary tourist destination; Zona Rosa, the entertainment and business district; and Condesa and Roma, the shopping centers and locations of many dining establishments. South of the city's center are Coyoacán, the artsy district, San Angel, a second historic center and tourist hub, University City, home to most of the city's universities and medical buildings, and Xochimilco, home to the greenest part of the city as well as a canal system that gives this district a Venice-like atmosphere. North of the center are Santa Fe and Ciudad Satelite, respectively financial and residential districts.

Sightseeing Attractions
Mexico City has been urbanized since the 12^th century, and remainders of its past are scattered throughout the city in its architecture and museums. Furthermore, Mexico City has the largest concentration of museums in the world, not including art galleries. Some of the most notable museums include the Fine Arts Palace Museum, the Casa Mural Diego Rivera, the José Luis Cuevas Museum, the National Palace, the Mexico City Museum, and the National Art Museum in the city's center, and the National Anthropological Museum, the National History Museum, the Papalote Children's Museum, and the National History Museum in Chapultepec. For historical attractions and architecture, visit Plaza de la Constitucion, home of many historical buildings, including City Hall and the Cathedral; the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, home of many buildings with styles of architecture belonging to three distinct eras; and Basilica de Guadalupe, the Mexican basilica that guards Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Nightlife
Mexico City is well-known for its overwhelmingly large shopping malls and department stores. Many of these buildings are located in Condesa and Roma, and prices even in the larger stores are not terrible inflated. However, the best shopping adventures can also be found in the city's many markets. Some of the more notable markets are the Bazar del Sábado, the Mercado de Artesanias, the Plaza del Angel, and the Mercado de Alvaro Obregon. Restaurants are scattered throughout the city, offering everything from traditional Mexican dishes to international cuisines. The city's center is the best place to look for the perfect dining establishment. As far as drinking, most locals can be found drinking in the city's cantinas. However, there are also a significant number of more tourist-oriented bars and clubs throughout the city, concentrated mostly in Chapultepec and San Angel.