Where is Mexico City in Mexico?
Located just south of the centre of Mexico, the sprawling capital boasts a metropolitan population of almost 22 million people. However much the city has spread outwards, it is still possible to see the shape of the Valley of Mexico in which it sits at an altitude of more than 2,200 metres above sea level. Any stop-overs? Flights from the UK to Mexico City take around twelve hours. Despite the length, all services are currently direct, though it is possible and often cheaper to fly from mainland Europe or from the United States, usually with the same airline. Things to see and do in Mexico City Though massively spread out, Mexico City is nevertheless accessible to tourists, with its good public transportation system and abundant taxis making all its highlights just minutes from most hotels. The heart of the city, the Plaza del al Constitucion or Zocalo as the locals call the square is overlooked by the city’s historic cathedral and plays host to regular concerts, markets and even demon
