The capital city of Mexico with a population of 8,836,045 inhabitants as of 2008, Mexico City is an industrial, economic and cultural center. A major global city in Latin America, this city is ranked twenty-fifth among global cities by the 2008 Global Cities Index. Located in the Valley of Mexico, it is sometimes called the Valley of Anahuac. With an altitude of 7,349 feet, this city was originally built by the Aztecs in 1325. A towering modern office building facing a colonial church is just a hint of the multitude of colonial masterpieces, ancient ruins and modern architecture this city houses, prompting many to call it "The City of Palaces," and quite rightfully so.

One of the largest cities in the world, Mexico is a rapidly expanding metropolis. The power hub of pre-Hispanic America, Mexico City sits on a dry lake-bed on a highland valley surrounded by gorgeous mountains. The Spanish influence has shaped its Latin culture creating an enduring mix of the elegantly ancient with the extremely new. Its history, which has endured to this day as long as the Aztec pyramid has been sitting on the central plaza, is seen in all its culture and traditions A delectable buffet of zest, culture, shopping, dining and unending energy reserves, the city has cantinas and sidewalk cafes, pyramids and museums, boutiques and bazaars.