Historic Centre
The monumental core, home to historic architecture, museums, plazas and some of Mexico’s most recognisable streets.
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Mexico City.
A capital of contrasts: historic architecture, contemporary art, leafy parks and neighbourhoods with distinctive food cultures.
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Ciudad de México, México
Getting to know the destination
Many cities within one.
Mexico City is the nation’s capital, set on the central plateau at approximately 2,240 metres above sea level. As a federal entity it covers about 1,494 km² and is divided into 16 administrative boroughs. Its scale means that visiting different districts can feel like exploring several cities at once.
The Historic Centre brings together major public squares, museums and landmarks. Roma and Condesa are known for cafés, restaurants, leafy parks and early twentieth-century architecture. Coyoacán has a more traditional atmosphere of plazas, neighbourhood streets and cultural spaces. To the west, Polanco combines museums, commerce and dining.
Elevation2,240 mApproximate height above sea level
Area1,494 km²Mexico City's administrative territory
Districts16 boroughsAdministrative divisions
Areas & neighbourhoods
Neighbourhoods to know.
Each part of the capital has its own rhythm. These three offer a useful starting point.
Roma & Condesa
Tree-lined avenues, eclectic architecture, cafés and restaurants. Parque México and Parque España are local landmarks.
Coyoacán
Squares, markets, narrow streets and cultural traditions give this area a distinct feel away from the capital’s high-rise districts.
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Fact-checking and photographic sources
Geographical and cultural details are drawn from official reference sources. Editorial photographs illustrate the destination and do not represent reviewed establishments.
INEGI — Aspectos geográficos de Ciudad de México INEGI — Elevación de Ciudad de México Secretaría de Turismo CDMX — Roma y Condesa