While there are tons of beaches, cities, border towns, and historical areas that Mexico is well known for, it seems that the capital city itself is the one that gets the least attention, be it from mongers, or ordinary tourists.
Mexico City seems to be overlooked quite often, which is a little odd considering how big it is. This is one of the largest, most populated cities in the world, with well over 9 million people dispersed throughout the urban core. So why does Mexico City get passed over so often? Probably a lot of reasons, mainly having to do with a perception of rampant crime, and maybe the lack of a beach. The former is completely untrue, and the latter is irrelevant.
Worried about crime? Want to visit a Mexican city with a beach scene and all that stuff? Go to Cancun or Puerto Vallarta. If you want a cosmopolitan experience in a massive city that has an insane nightlife, plenty of history, and one of the best food scenes in the world?
Come to Mexico City. In fact, it can be safer than many large U. Mexico City is like the latin NYC, only bigger, more diverse, and with plenty of its own nuances.
As you may have guessed, knowing some conversational Spanish will go a long way. Yes, lots of English speakers are here, but this is Mexico. If you can at least carry on a basic conversation, and show that you give a damn about the country you are in, your chances of success go way up. Knowing how to dance helps too. Set your sites on one or two areas, and stay within them. The most popular tourist and nightlife areas are Condesa , Polanco , and Roma.
