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After
hundreds
of years of
Spanish domination, the population of Mexico began to dream
about having a country of their own. At
those times, Mexican society was formed by a minority of pure native descendants, by “Mestizos” (people
with mixed Native-Spanish
blood), by Spanish immigrants
who came to Mexico to accumulate
wealth, and by a majority of “Criollos” (people with pure Spanish descent
who were born in Mexico). Tired of the
taxes imposed by the Spanish Crown, the
Criollos initiated an insurrection that resulted in the proclamation of the Mexican Independence in 1821. With the Spanish out of the
land, the Criollos became the ruling class in
Mexico.
Many of the most visited tourist attractions in Mexico City are
concentrated in the Historic District.
Mexico City is a fascinating capital that beguiles its visitors with endless options. One of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with 16 boroughs and more than
300 neighborhoods, it might seem a bit overwhelming to
of the most visited tourist attractions in Mexico City are
concentrated in the historic center, including the Plaza
de la Constitucion or Zocalo, the National Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor, Palace of Fine Arts
and Alameda Park. A few blocks north of the Palace of
Fine Arts, Plaza Garibaldi is one of the best places in
Mexico City to hear live mariachi music.
Located west of the historic center, the Plaza de la Republica is home to the newly refurbished Revolution
Monument and National Museum. Chapultepec Park,
the largest in Mexico City, is divided into three sections
Mexico City’s National Autonomous University UNAM.
La Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México UNAM.
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