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Mexico: Ancient and fascinating, a land of surprises
Mexico is an ever-fascinating country. Indeed, visitors will soon recognize the rich diversity of indigenous, European and modern North American influences that come together to create an authentic national culture enriched by a medley of regional traits.
Overview
Mexico is a land of contrasts, with desert-like expanses and big industrial cities growing at an exponential rate, wilderness and carefully laid-out areas, modern facilities and impressive archaeological sites. In short, Mexico is an enchanting, multifaceted country with a lot to offer.
Mexico City, the nation's capital, is one of the most populated cities in the world, with approximately 20 million people huddled in a high valley 2,240 m (7,350 feet) above sea level. It's a fascinating place, what with its many historic and cultural treasures, great vitality and charming districts.
In the heart of the sprawling metropolis, facing the Plaza de la Constitución (more commonly known as "El Zócalo"), stands the Catedral Metropolitana, the largest cathedral in the Americas. A monumental structure built over the course of 250 years, from the 16th century onward, it's a mishmash of architectural influences with 14 side chapels of various styles. On the east side of the Zócalo, the Palacio Nacional, built from red tezontle (volcanic rock), has been the seat of the federal government since the late 17th century. After entering the imposing building through the courtyard, you can admire the spectacular revolutionary murals of famous Mexican painter Diego Rivera, which adorn the national palace's grand staircase.
A few blocks west is the Palacio de Bellas Artes, a gorgeous, typically Art Deco performing arts venue. A little farther along lies Parque Alameda, one of Mexico's most pleasant parks, laid out in a simple geometrical pattern. About 2 km (1.25 mi) farther west, past the Paseo de la Reforma -- a major, intermittently elegant boulevard -- is the Zona Rosa, a very touristy district with scores of hotels, restaurants, shops and nightclubs. The Paseo de la Reforma then leads through the Bosque de Chapultepec, a huge park with woods, lakes, a zoo, botanical gardens and a handful of museums.
If you only visit one museum during your stay in Mexico, be sure to make it the Museo Nacional de Antropología (which is closed on Mondays, as most museums in Mexico). The absolutely wonderful national museum of anthropology houses a large collection of priceless archaeological treasures uncovered in Mexico.
Where on earth
The southernmost country in North America, Mexico features a vast and often mountainous terrain that covers almost 2,000,000 km² (770,000 sq mi), more than three times the size of France. The country has a population of about 95 million.
