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About Mexico City

About Mexico City

Mexico City is geographically located in the Valley of Mexico. This valley, also known as the Valley of the Damned is a large valley in the high plateaus at the center of Mexico. It has an altitude of 2,240 meters (7,349 feet). The Federal District of Mexico City is situated in central-south Mexico and it is surrounded by the state of Mexico on the west, north and east, and by the state of Morelos on the south. The city covers an area of around 1,485 km2 (571 sq mi) with the elevation of 2,240 m (7,349 ft).

Geographical Coordinates of Mexico City: 19°25′57.85″N 99°07′59.71″W.

Climate

Mexico City is situated in the tropical zone and lies at an altitude of 7,240 feet (2,230 m) above sea level. This high altitude largely determines the climate of Mexico City. The city experiences hot summers and mild winters with an annual average temperature of 640 F (180C). It has very small seasonal changes. January is the coldest month and May is the warmest month while rainfall occurs mainly between June and October.

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Museums in Mexico City

Here are some of the most important museums in Mexico City:

Museo Nacional de Antropología: Extensive collection of artifacts, spanning some 100,000 square feet. This is one of the finest anthropological museums anywhere in the world and certainly the most important in México. The ground floor focuses on the native cultures and societies of México before the Spanish conquest. The famous Aztec sun stone is displayed among the extraordinary collection of artwork from the indigenous population. The museum also provides information about how the descendents of these cultures live today.

Museo Templo Mayor: Contains over 3,000 pieces unearthed from this site and from other sites in central México. The centerpiece is an 8 ton disk discovered at the Templo Mayor depicting the moon goddess Coyolxauhqui.

Museo de Arte Moderno: This museum contains an excellent collection of modern art focusing on the works of Mexican artists. Exhibits include Mexican painting, lithography, sculpture, and photography.

Centro Cultural de Arte Contemporáneo: Permanent collections are impressive, additionally exhibits from the Louvre and the Prado are occasionally displayed here. The Center also houses an intriguing Photographic Art section and many amazing pre-Hispanic artifacts.

Museo del Palacio Nacional: Built from the ruins of the Aztec temple, the palace was erected on the site of the former palace of Moctezuma, and Cortés maintained his headquarters here. The original building has undergone countless changes in the past four centuries. Today the National Palace houses the offices of the president and the Finance Ministry. The central staircase and mezzanine are decorated with some of Diego Rivera´s most stirring murals, giving a vivid pictorial history of Mexico.

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