Our soft-laminated map of México City includes: Mexico City Center 1:12 500, Valley of Mexico 1:500 000, San Angel y Coyoacán 1:30 000, public transport map; statistics, conversion chart for temperatures and weights, climate chart with temperatures, sunshine hours, precipitation and humidity, with top 30 sights of interest, hotels, museums, churches, and much more. á Mexico City is located in the Valley of Mexico, at an altitude of 7349 feet. Originally founded by the Aztecs, it was destroyed and rebuilt in the 16th century and has endured several sieges, wars, dictators, revolutions and earthquakes since. Today, it is one of the most important economic hubs of Latin America and home to 8.7 million people. Mexico city is a cultural melting pot, attracting not only Latin Americans, but Europeans, Asians, Lebanese, Turks, and a wide variety of indigenous peoples. Due to its size, it is home to one of the busiest subway networks in the world, with access to more than 150 museums, 100 galleries, countless theaters, many famous landmarks, gardens and monuments, offering a fascinating insight into its rich heritage.