Mexico City
Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de México) is the capital of Mexico. Founded by the Aztecs as Tenochtitlán in 1325, Mexico City is both the oldest and the highest (7,347 ft) metropolis on the North American continent. And with nearly 22 million inhabitants, it is the most populous city in the world.
Mexico City is home to many important sacred sites, religious buildings and archaeological remains. With Mexico City as a base, you can experience the most popular Catholic shrine in the world, marvel at several ancient stone pyramids and temples, and browse fascinating artifacts in the Anthropological Museum.
City Guide & Travel Resources
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Sacred Sites & Religious Places
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Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The holiest shrine in Latin America and now the most popular Catholic shrine in the world. The basilica houses a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary, who appeared to an Aztec convert. |
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Metropolitan Cathedral
The oldest and largest cathedral in Latin America, the Catedral Metropolitana dominates Zócalo plaza. |
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Mexico City Mormon Temple
The Mexico City Mormon Temple is the largest temple of the LDS Church outside the United States. It is built in the style of ancient Mayan temple architecture. |
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National Museum of Anthropology
Home to the famous Aztec calendar stone, this excellent museum displays a vast array of artifacts from the indigenous cultures of Mexico. |
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Templo Mayor
This 14th-century Aztec temple was the center of religious life in Mexico City before the Spaniards arrived. Most of its stone was used to build the nearby cathedral. |
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Teotihuacán
Constructed around 300 AD, this astonishing collection of pyramids was believed to be where the gods created the world. Later, it became a pilgrimage center for the Aztecs. |
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