Mexico City Breaks
Central Mexico and its Gulf coast are rich with ancient heritage and Latin flavour and it’s a region of breathtaking natural beauty. The land has seen some of the world’s most noted ancient civilisations and their ruins bring in tourists from around the globe.

The coast provides more traditional holiday resort attractions such as stunning beaches and a large array of land and watersports, Mexico City on the other hand is truly unique, a magnificent city boasting an endless list of things to keep you entertained - from the world-class museums, archeological treasures, incredible shopping experiences, stately mansions, colonial neighborhoods, inviting plazas, gardens and great city parks. The National Museum of Anthropology, one on the world's great museums could easily occupy a short holiday all by itself.

The city never stops and when the sunsets the city really comes to life, people from all over the world travel to Mexico City for its nightlife, bursting with energetic bars and clubs, the local food is amazing and who hasn’t heard of its famous tequila drinks.

The six flags theme park is also well worth a visit and is the biggest theme park outside North America, there’s so much to see and do you’ll no doubt leave wishing you had so much more time.

Weather
The regions weather is mainly sunny and warm year round with temperatures around 80 degees, however temperatures do get cooler the higher you go with Mexico City getting low temperatures of just several degrees in winter. There isn’t much rain, with the driest months from May to October. The climate is classified as tropical savanna.By Day
There are countless things to keep your days as filled as you want them to be, the coast offers a wide range of watersports, inland you’ll want to explore the many archaeological sites, there’s also golf courses and other land sports available, there are great shopping opportunities and the spa’s are incredible. Also the six-flags theme park is a must, the largest amusement park outside the USA and Canada.By Night
Mexico is known for its nightlife, with people travelling from all over the world to party, from hedonistic parties on the beach to sophisticated and luxury night spots in Mexico City. Once the sun goes down it comes alive with energetic bars and clubs and the finest margaritas in the world.Top Attractions
• National Museum of Anthropology (Mexico City) – One of the most extensive of its kind.
• Zacola (Mexico City) – One of the largest public plaza’s in the world.
• Frida Kahola Museum (Mexico City) – A beautiful place where you can see all her artwork.
• Monte Alban (Oaxaca) - The ruins of this ancient Zapotec capital make up one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Latin America.
• National Park of Palenque – A famous Mayan site of pyramids, temples and sculptures.
• National Palace (Mexico City) – Once occupied by Hernan Cortes the Spanish explorer.
• Chapultepec Park (Mexico City) – A 1600 acre rural park with plenty of activities for families.
• Templo Mayor (Mexico City) – The ruins of Aztec temples which were believed to be the centre of the universe.
• Ballet Folklorico – A world renowned show that’s a must see.
• Zona Rosa (Mexico City) – A area known for its great bars and clubs.
Events
Candlemas Day – fiestas and parades (Feb) street processions (Easter) Independence Day (Sep) Dia de los Muertos – celebration of life & death (Nov).Local Flavours
You’ll be able to find just about any kind of food from international cuisine, to Mexican specialities. There’s everything from street vendors to chic fine dining establishments. Their local food tends to be quite spicy and well seasoned and generally includes various types of pepper and is accompanied by tortillas or tacos (not the Tex-Mex kind). It’s famous for its tequila and it’s also a great place to shop, from the numerous street markets to the high class boutiques and large scale commercial centres. Good buys include tequila, liquors and jewellery.History
The Mayans were the first civilization dating back to 1000BC, an advanced society with expert hunters and farmers; they built strong monuments and built a large empire but mysteriously dispersed in 800AD. They were proceeded by the Aztecs, who set up base where Mexico City is now and made it officially their capital in 1325. The Aztecs as well as being expert farmers, hunters and impressive builders, developed an advanced social and political system. In 1521 Hernan Cortes from Spain arrived in Mexico taking over the Aztec settlement and beginning Spain’s mission to take over central Mexico. The Spanish held control until 1810 when Miquel Hidalgo and a group of rebels won back Mexico’s independence. Mexico’s ancient civilizations created societies and archaeological wonders that are still celebrated today and is one of the reasons why this is such a popular tourist destination.Size & Location
To the north of Mexico is the USA, to the west and south is the Pacific Ocean, to the east is the Gulf of Mexico and to the southeast are Belize, Guatemala and the Caribbean Sea. It has 9,330 km of coastline and has an area of 1,972,550 sq km. Mexico city is located in the Valley of Mexico a 9,560 sq km valley that lies approx 2,240miles above sea level, it’s the largest city in the world and has a population of 8.8million.