MEXICO: Coyoacan Neighbourhood, Freda Kahlo and Diego Rivera

Coyoacán, a historic district in Mexico City, is known for its colorful buildings, colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and home to two of Mexico’s most iconic artists, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

Its name comes from the Nahuatl word Coyohuacan, which means “place of coyotes.” 

The name likely refers to the presence of coyotes in the area during pre-Hispanic times.

MEXICO: Parks, Food Stands and Faces in Mexico City

Outdoor parks in Mexico City seem to be full of people enjoying the sunshine and great weather. 

Food stands also seem to be a great place to find people.

Both places work well for people watching and taking photos.

In no particular order, random photos of people in Mexico City.

MEXICO: The Aztec's Tenochtitlán Laid the Foundation for Mexico City

Underneath the streets of Mexico City’s Centro lies the ruins of Tenochtitlán, the ancient Aztec capital.

Aztec legend says the Mexica people were guided by their god Huitzilopochtli to settle where they saw an eagle perched on a cactus eating a snake.

Their journey lasted many years looking for this vision.

Then, in 1325 AD on an island in Lake Texcoco they found an eagle perched on a cactus eating a snake.

This spot became the foundation of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlán, the heart of their powerful empire.

Tenochtitlán's major temple, the Templo Major, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

MEXICO: Teotihuacan Pyramids

Teotihuacan is located about 50 kilometers northeast of Mexico City.

It is often referred to as the “City of the Gods”.

Teotihuacan contains massive pyramids with a complex urban layout and a rich cultural history.

It dates back to approximately 100 BC and peaked between 200 AD and 600AD

It was the most influential civilization of per-Columbian Mesoamerica in Mexico.

It is one of the most significant archaeological sites and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

MEXICO: Cable Car Commutes to Mexico City's Suburbs

Mexico City's metropolitan area, known as the Valley of Mexico (Valle de México), is massive, covering an area of about 9,000 square kilometers (3,500 square miles). 

With a population of more than 21 million people, it’s one of the largest urban areas in the world.

With such a large population, a sprawling urban layout, and steep, hilly neighborhoods, getting around can be a real challenge.

That’s where the city's cable cars come in.