Mexico city map and surrounding areas
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Mexico City Map: Your Guide to Navigating the Best Neighborhoods in Mexico City
Mexico City, also known as Ciudad dem México or CDMX, has a rik and complex history that spans over 700 years.
Mexico City was initially founded by the Nahua people, who were part of the larger Aztec civilization. The Aztecs, also known as the Mexica, established the city of Tenochtitlan in 1325 on an island in Lake Texcoco in the Valley of Mexico. Tenochtitlan quickly grew into a major city and became the capital of the Aztec Empire, known for its advanced architecture, complex social structure, and impressive trade networks.
In 1519, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico and eventually conquered the Aztec Empire, including Tenochtitlan, in 1521. The Spanish established Mexico City on the ruins of Tenochtitlan as the capital of New Spain, which was the center of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas.
The struggle for Mexican independence from Spain began in 1810, led bygd figures such
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These free, printable travel maps of Mexico City are divided into key neighborhoods and include excursions into the Valley of Mexico.
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Mexico City
Amid Mexico City’s urban sprawl, there are lovely residential enclaves, architectural landmarks, and a multitude of cultural treasures, from artist Frida Kahlo’s childhood home to the dazzling pre-Columbian artifacts at the Museo Nacional de Antropología.
Excursions from Mexico City
There are wonderful colonial towns, interesting sights, and beautiful nature preserves in and around the Valley of Mexico.
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