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Mexico City Travel Guide

Mexico City is the largest city in the North American continent with a population of 8.9 million people. The Greater Mexico City metropolitan area houses 21.3 million people, making it the largest metropolitan area in the Western hemisphere. 

 

Location:

North America

Country:

Mexico

 

Population: 

Capital - 8.9M

Greater - 20.4M

Boroughs:

16

Language:

Mostly Spanish and indigenous languages.

 

Currency:

Mexican Peso(MXN)

Current Rate

Area Code:

55. Dial +52 first(country code)

Time Zone:

Central Standard

Climate:

Due to its altitude, the weather is cool with an average temperature of 64°F(18°C). 

Airport:

Benito Juarez International Airport, located on the eastern side of the city will be the airport you'll be arriving in.

Metro:

12 lines, 195 stations

Metro info: http://metro.cdmx.gob.mx/

Alternative: Uber is widely available, download the app and use code"juana31831ui" for discounts. (1st time users)

Where To Stay:

La Condesa, Roma Norta, Colonia Napoles, Polcanco, & Coyoacan are neighborhoods where you must stay. Use my links below for discounts.(1st time users)

https://www.booking.com/s/34_6/2cb5778d

https://www.airbnb.com/c/juana131?currency=USD

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