Mexico City
Many people travelling to Mexico pass through Mexico City but most of them never actually visit Mexico’s capital city. If you asked those people why, they would probably say something about the air. Mexico City is very big and air pollution is always a problem in big cities. But a lot of its inhabitants say that air pollution is less of problem than in the past.
The historic centre was built on what used to be an island in an ancient lake. It’s the oldest part of the city and includes the Zocalo, the largest public square in the Americans. There is an enormous Mexican flag in the centre of the square.
The best way to see the most sights in the shortest time is to take the “Turibus”, a red, two-level bus similar to the double-decker buses in London except that the top level has no roof. This means that you see the city better but it also means that you need to wear lots of sun cream.
A daily ticket allows you unlimited rides.
The amazing National Museum of Anthropology is located in the Chapultepec Park. It’s perhaps the most famous of the city’s museums and also of the biggest. Other sights in the park include am amusement park, a forest with beautiful old trees and a large zoo with giant pandas.
Plaza Garibaldi always has street musicians playing traditional Mexican music. There’s also birria, a spicy goat meat soup sold at self-service restaurants in a large building just off the square.
Let’s go to this exciting beautiful city.
Most travelers to Mexico spend a lot of time in Mexico City.
True False
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico.
True False
Air pollution is a problem in Mexico City.
True False
The centre of Mexico City used to be under water.
True False
The Zocalo is the biggest public square in the world.
True False
The Turibus is an efficient and convenient way to see the major sights.
True False
Birria is a type of Mexican music.
True False