Mexico City Vacation Rentals

Mexico City is one of the biggest cities in the world. Originally built on Lake Texcoco upon the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City is a unique mix of the contemporary and the historic. This buzzing metropolis has an amazing selection of world-class museums, art galleries, parks and restaurants as well as much evidence of the varying cultures who once lived in this part of Central Mexico. The "Centro Histórico" (Historic Center) is focused around the Zócalo main plaza which is the second largest plaza in the world after Moscow's Red Square. The Spanish collonial influence is obvious in much of Mexico City's architecture but there are also examples of many other architectual styles including Baroque, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. In the historic center itself, there are many famous sites to visit including the Mexico City Cathedral, the National Palace, the ancient ruins of Templo Major and the beautiful Palacio de Bellas Artes. Visitors also flock to the "Bosque de Chapultepec" (Chapultepec Forest) which is the largest city park in the Western Hemisphere and home to the historic Chaplutepec Castle which is open for visitors. It's nightlife, shopping and history has put Mexico City on the map for all types of tourists and travelers. Accommodation in Mexico City is varied and you can search for apartments in Mexico City in many of the trendy neighbourhoods of Colonia Condesa and La Zona Rosa as well as the historic Coyoacán area which was used as a base by Hernán Cortés and became the first capital of New Spain. Coyoacán in the native 'Nahuatl' means “Place of Coyotes” and is a popular weekend tourist attraction with markets selling art and crafts and restaurants and street stalls offering local delights. If you prefer to stay in a vacation rental in the modern center you can find an apartment or guesthouse in Mexico City that is close to the main avenue of “Reforma”, a popular area to stay in if you are visiting for business or for pleasure. Whether you want to stay in a villa in Mexico City or a vacation rental in Cancun, you can find a great selection of options to choose from on Wimdu. If you stay in accommmodation in Mexico City you are within easy reach of the ancient city of Teotihuacan which is home to the third largest pyramid in the world. Located about an hour northeast of the city is a must-see for anyone visiting Mexico City. Another not-to-miss attraction to the south of the city is the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Xochimilco with its colourful painted boats and floating gardens of flowers. In addition, Mexico city has more than 150 museums, 20 concert halls and more than 100 art galleries, all of which maintain a constant cultural activity throughout the whole year. Some of the greatest artist and intellectuals in the world have been part of the history of Mexico City including Frida Kahlo, Leon Trostky and Diego Rivera so go ahead and book your accommodation with Wimdu today!

An Apartment in Mexico City

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