Located high on the Mexico's central plateau, Mexico City is the country's economic and federal heart, a pre-Hispanic settlement built on the ruins of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.

A collection of archeological sites, colonial and contemporary buildings, a variety of natural and cultural attractions and numerous top-class museums and galleries make it a stimulating destination.

And as one of the largest cities in the world, you can be assured Mexico City is always buzzing, hectic, vibrant and elegant.

The Zocalo is Mexico City's huge central square, surrounded by the cathedral, Aztec ruins and the Palacio Nacional; the floating gardens of Xochimilco - where you can ride the ancient waterways on flower-draped boats - offer an intense carnival atmosphere every weekend; Teotihuacan is the largest pre-Hispanic site in the country, dominated by the Piramide del Sol; La Mercad is Mexico City's largest and most vibrant market; Coyoacan is an historic centre with plazas and narrow streets; while the Great Pyramid of Cholula is the largest pyramid in Mexico.