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Get your trip started on the right track by knowing a bit about Mexico City before you jet off.

Mexico City is the national capital city of Mexico. It's also about 17 miles (27 kilometers) to the north of Tlalpan, a noteworthy city.

Ready to meet the locals? 12,300,000 people call this part of Mexico, Estado de home.

Places to visit in Mexico City

With so many iconic sights in Mexico City, it'd be wise to take a pair of walking shoes. At the top of your list should be an outing to Chapultepec Park and Plaza de la Constitucion. After that, you might need to pick up the pace a bit as you really shouldn't take off without swinging by the Monumento a los Ninos Heroes and Zocalo.

Ardent sightseers should check out Tlatelolco and the Museo de Arte Moderno. After more things to do in this happening city? The Tamayo Museum of Contemporary Art and the Monument to the Revolution will keep you occupied.

Alameda Central is a lush haven that's easily accessible from the main central area. After a lively morning of exploring the sights, chill out in the shade of one of its trees. Like some more ideas? If you're interested in discovering the local area's history through its buildings, stick Palacio de Bellas Artes on your list. Ensure you stop and read any signs or plaques which tell the intriguing tales behind it. And there's more. Visiting a local area's monuments is a wonderful way to glean an insight into its achievements and history. Swing by The Angel of Independence Monument and find out the inspiring story behind it.

Where do you fly into for Mexico City?

Get ready for some wonderful adventures in Mexico City. Once you've walked out of Mexico City International Airport (MEX), the center of town will be 3 miles (5 kilometers) to the west.