Mexico City, Mexico

What’s the capital of Mexico? We’ll give you a hint: it’s the oldest capital in the Americas and it’s been continuously inhabited for nearly 700 years.

Of course, it hasn’t been known by the same name for all that time. The same city that once served as the heart of the ancient Aztec civilization now goes by something more contemporary: Mexico City.

With a history extending back to antiquity, this city has witnessed everything from colonization to modernization – and it bears the marks of all these periods in its architecture, demographics, and culture. It’s these unique features that have earned it a deserved place among the world’s must-see metropolises.

But, with so much to see and do, where do you start? With Lokal’s guide to the capital of Mexico, obviously. Keep reading for all the Mexico City basics you should know before you go.