Mexico City Mexico City’s location, in the centre of the country, reflects its significance to Mexico and acts as one of the most important economic and cultural hubs in the Americas.

With over eight million people calling it home, Mexico City is a monolith of a settlement, consisting of a collection of ethnicities, cultures, demographics and regions. These attributes contribute to its intrigue and make it a vibrant and exciting place to explore. Although still working through the chronic issue of poverty, the city is quickly getting on top of its recent problems with crime and is enjoying a cultural renaissance as a result. This makes now an ideal time to visit to the capital. Mexico City is a huge place, and this makes it a highly interesting one to explore.

Wander aimlessly through the streets and take in the beautiful character of its colonial-era architecture. Grab an ice-cream and enjoy the heartfelt ballads of a mariachi band in Plaza Garibaldi, the city’s festive square. Shop in the city’s finest marketplaces such as La Merced, Sonora or San Juan Markets or pore over handcrafted jewellery, ceramics, woodwork and textiles while watching the artisans at work at the Bazar Sábado, held every Saturday. Enjoy some banter with the locals or for something quirky and fun, marvel in the circus-like atmosphere at Arena México during the weekly wrestling matches. Made famous by the movie Nacho Libre, the comical wrestlers really are as flamboyant as depicted in the movie! For fans of art, visit Museo Frida Kahlo – the home that the famous artist was born, lived and died in that now houses a collection of her mementos, personal belongings, objects from her everyday life as well as pieces of her well-known art.