Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and the most populous city in North America. A regional cultural center in the Americas, the city doubles up as the oldest capital city in the continent and one of two founded by Native Americans. Mexico City’s natural topography comprises snow-covered volcanoes that rise past its stellar skyline. Visitors are wowed with its proud historical hotspots centered on the legendary Aztec Empire in the Pre-Columbian era. Also, of note here are several architecturally sound Baroque churches and palaces that date back to 16^th century.

Things to do in Mexico City

Zocalo - the Plaza de la Constitution (or Zocalo- the Constitution Square)

Mexico City’s numero uno highlight, Zocalo - the Constitution Square, is the site where Mexico’s first constitution was adopted in 1813 AD. This public square is one of the largest in the world and dates to the fall of the legendary Aztecs in 1521 AD. It is used as a preferred place for celebrating festivals and organizing parades, and demonstrations.

The National Museum of Anthropology

The National Museum of Anthropology is home to a remarkable collection of Native Indian art works and scores of archaeological discoveries. Visitors to the museum are wowed with its displays that depict over past many centuries. Also, of note here is the nearly 200-year-old National Library of Anthropology that has a collection of more than 300000 rare books and manuscripts.

Templo Mayor and the Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlán

Mexico City was home to Aztec Empire and even though the city and the empire were both destroyed by Spanish conquistadors in 1521 AD, many historic spots evaded destruction. Central to them all are the ruins of Templo Mayor (or the Great Temple of Tenochtitlán) that is hallmarked by a 3-meter-wide round disc that weighs 2.5 tons. This is flanked at some distance by an earlier pyramid that was used a place of offering sacrifices.

Best Time to Visit Mexico City

Spring and mid-summer seasons (the months from March to May) are the best to book your flights from Sacramento to Mexico City. Book your flights from SMF to MEX during this time to enjoy famous cultural events like Benito Juarez's Birthday, Festival de México en el Centro Historico and Semana Santa. It is advised to book Mexico City flights in advance to avoid paying more at the last minute.