Mexico City isn’t really a city it is more of a small country with a population in Greater Mexico City of 19.2 million, the second largest in the World.

It was originally founded by the Aztecs on a small island in the center of Lake Texcoco and was captured by the Spain in 1521 after an 80 day siege that laid waste to most of the old city, it was rebuilt in 1524. Today the city is split up into 16 districts with each having an elected leader and now attaining significant autonomy. The city is a significant economic hub for Latin America and supplies a great deal of the Mexico’s GDP.

The city is daunting in size and has a vast array of sights that to try and see them all would be quite a task and would take you a very long time. Most people do not spend more than a few days here before they go to one of the more popular holiday destinations in Mexico such as the Riviera Maya or Monterrey, but if you only have a few days then make the most of Mexico City by seeing some of the most popular attractions.

Teotihuacan – 31 miles north East of Mexico City this is an immense city that was it its zenith between the 2nd and 4th centuries AD. It is one of the most visited of Mexico’s archaeological sites and holds the third largest pyramid in the world, the Pyramid of the Sun.

The National Anthropological Museum – Located in Chapultepec Park, this magnificent museum holds thousands of artifacts from Mayan, Aztec and Olyan cultures and with the aid of an audio guide is an informative and interesting place to visit.

The Plaza de Las Tres Culturas – Located in the Tlatelolco neighbourhood, this square contains Aztec, Catholic and Mestizo buildings and gives you a unique glimpse into the complicated cultural heritage of Mexico.

Zocalo – This is the central square of Mexico city and contains the National Palce, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Monte de Piedad and the Portal de Mercaderes.

Torre Latino – The Latin American Tower is a skyscraper located at the corner of Madero Avenue, was completed in 1956 with a total of 44 floors. Whilst most of the building is used as office space but it has an observation deck that on a clear day gives you fantastic panoramic views of this immense city.

Xochimilco – South of Mexico City is a series of canals that have lost their former importance but none of their charm. Here you can rent brightly coloured boats with musicians and food if you so wish and enjoy cruising around this pretty area.

Mexico City has a wealth of history and sights for the visitor, as well as numerous restaurants, bars and nightclubs that will keep you entertained until the early hours. It has a reputation as a dangerous city, but given its population size that is not unusual and as long as you take sensible precautions you should have an extremely enjoyable time and really make the most of Mexico City.