A few days ago, National Geographic published its list of the most exciting destinations for 2019 , where Mexico City was listed as its #1 destination.
And these are the reasons why Mexico City is an amazing city to visit!
Architecture
Mexico City
contains centuries of architectural design. Mexico City's historic center preservers historic buildings and monuments that date back to colonial times , such as the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Palace of Fine Arts .
Museums
Another reason to visit Mexico City is its museums . The Mexican capital is the second city with the largest number of museums in the world. This city offers over 150 museums.
Archeological sites
Mexico City
has some of the most important archeological zones in the country. You can't miss the Templo Mayor , located in the heart of Mexico City; the Plaza de las Tres Culturas , and Cuicuilco .
Gastronomy
Something that characterizes Mexico is its gastronomy and Mexico City is its culinary hub . There are options for everyone, including markets and high-end restaurants all over the city.
In its article, National Geographic emphasized corn and tortillas , and their importance.
Parks
Mexico City
has a large number of parks , including one of the biggest urban parks in Latin Americ a, the Bosque de Chapultepec , which has 600 hectares and includes a lake , several monuments , and museums .
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