Mexico City

Statue of Charles IV

The equestrian statue of Charles IV of Spain ("also known as El Caballito") is a bronze sculpture cast by Manuel Tolsá built between 1796 and [...]

Templo Mayor

The Templo Mayor ("Main Temple") was one of the main temples of the Aztecs in their capital city of Tenochtitlan, which is now Mexico City. [...]

Tenochtitlan

Tenochtitlan was the capital of the Aztec Empire, founded in 1325 on an island in Lake Texcoco. Tenochtitlan was one of the most significant and [...]

The Basilica of Guadalupe

The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe) is a roman catholic church, basilica, and National shrine of Mexico in [...]

The sinking city: The looming land subsidence crisis in Mexico City

Mexico City, once known as Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire, is a testament to centuries of history and cultural heritage. However, beneath its [...]

Things to do and places to see in Mexico City

Mexico City, the sprawling metropolis located in the heart of Mexico, is a captivating blend of history, culture, and vibrant energy. This captivating city, often [...]

Tláhuac (Mexico City)

Tláhuac is one of the 16 delegaciones (boroughs) into which Mexico's Federal District is divided. It is located on the south east edge of the [...]

Tlalpan (Mexico City)

Tlalpan is one of the 16 administrative boroughs (called “delegaciones” in Spanish) of the Federal District of Mexico City. It is the largest borough, with [...]

Torre Latinoamericana

The Torre Latinoamericana (Latin-American Tower) is a skyscraper in downtown Mexico City, situated in the Historic Center. Its central location, height (166 m), and history [...]

UNAM University (Mexico City)

The National Autonomous University of Mexico (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México or just UNAM) is a public research university in Mexico. It ranks highly in [...]

UNESCO World Heritage cities in Mexico

Mexico is proud to boast 10 cities with the distinction of World Heritage in the category of cultural assets that, due to their historical, architectural, [...]

What to do in Mexico City at night?

Did you know that Mexico City is also called the city that never sleeps? A common mistake is to focus on daytime activities when traveling [...]

What to do in Mexico City with only half a day?

Have you ever wondered what to do in Mexico City with only half a day? Mexico City isn’t just a cultural and historical hub, it’s [...]

Xochimilco (Mexico City)

Xochimilco is one of the 16 mayoralities ("alcaldías") or boroughs within Mexico City. The borough is centered on the formerly independent city of Xochimilco, which [...]