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Centro Histórico
Mexico City's historic district is a UNESCO World Heritate Site. It spans across more than 500 blocks, with many Colonial buildings built over the ruins of the conquered Aztecs. The Zócalo is the epicenter of the district, from which radiate scores of opulent buildings and museums, including the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Chapultepec archaeological site, the Templo Mayor archaeological site and museum, and the National Palace.
Zócalo
Officially called La Plaza de la Constitución, this has been the focus of activity since pre-Columbian times, when it formed the center of the great Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán. Today it remains the political and religious center of Mexico City with major Aztec ruins at its edge, and bordered by the Cathedral and National Palace. At night, the illuminated buildings vie for your attention with images of Aztec rulers and Spanish conquistadors.
Zona Rosa
A favorite area of both visitors and locals, this chic neighborhood overflows with boutiques, trendy restaurants and clubs, antique shops, and native crafts and fine arts galleries. Niza and Florence are the main hotspots at night, though the parties don't really get going until after midnight! While pre-Columbian and Colonial history dominate so much of Mexico City, Zona Rosa is the capital's enclave of the 21st century.
Paseo de la Reforma
This elegant avenue, built by a 19th-century Austrian archduke who briefly ruled Mexico, spans downtown Mexico City and was designed to connect the archduke's residence at Chapultec Castle with the Zócalo. It is a like a wide, urban canyon lined with towering buildings, hotels, and a few Colonial mansions. Dotting the way are dozens of bronze statues, pedestrian promenades, and several enormous traffic circles known as glorietas.
Chapultepec Park
This vast cultural and recreational attraction spans 2,100 acres at the western end of the Paseo. The Aztecs used the wooded areas as a refuge and summer retreat for their nobles. Now it holds 5 of the country's finest museums, 2 lakes, a zoo with pandas, an amusement park with one of the world's largest roller coasters, a world-class children's museum, fine restaurants, many quiet walking trails, 4 of the city's best hotels, and more.
Polanco
The "high fashion" center of Mexico City is home to many of the capital's chic boutiques, trendy restaurants, and hip night spots. Dozens of European designer shops line Avenida Presidente Masaryk, as do many of the most popular new restaurants like Spagos, Los Alcatraces, and Casa de Campo.
For more information about Mexico City, Mexico
US Toll-Free
1-800-44-MEXICO (1-800-446-3942).
Chicago
300 North Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, phone 312-606-9306, fax 312-606-9012, email mgtochi@compuserve.com.
Houston
4507 San Jacinto, Suite 308, Houston, TX 77004, phone 713-772-2581, fax 713-772-6058, dgutierrez1@mindspring.com.
Miami
1200 NW 78th Avenue, Suite #203, Miami, FL 33126, phone 305-718-4091, fax 305-718-4098, email mexico01@bellsouth.net.
Los Angeles
2401 W 6th Street, 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90057, phone 213-351-2069, fax 213-351-2074, email 104045.3647@compuserve.com.
New York
21 East 63rd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10021, phone 212-821-0322, fax 212-821-0367, info@mexicantourismboard-ny.org.