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Mexico City is a Hive of Activity
Mexico has become an increasingly popular choice among backpackers because of its reputation for laid-back beach resorts, strong cultural heritage and varied landscape.

From the deserts of the north to the turquoise Caribbean waters of the Yucatan in the south-east, the country is full of surprises.

The capital, Mexico City, is reckoned by some calculations to be the most populous city in the world and it certainly has a bustling feel about it. Distinctive green and white VW Beetle taxis buzz around the streets, with the main action centring on the Zocalo (square) in the city centre.

This square is the third largest in the world (after Beijing's Tianenmen Square and Moscow's Red Square) and highlights include the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace, where you can see Diego Rivera's famous murals. These fascinating paintings capture the history of Mexico and cover almost 1,200 square feet of wall space.

Also near here are the ruins of the Templo Mayor, the main temple of the ancient Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, which stood where modern Mexico City is now.

With more bars, restaurants and clubs than you can shake a stick at, the Mexican capital is a hive of activity and is a natural starting point for backpackers, who can explore Oaxaca, Acapulco, Chiapas and the pyramids of Teotihuacan.

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