Mexico City

Mexico City

Capital and largest city of Mexico

Mexico City is the capital and most populous city of Mexico, as well as the most populous city in North America. It is one of the world's leading cultural and financial centers and, according to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network's 2024 ranking, is classified as an Alpha world city. Located in the Valley of Mexico on the high Mexican Central Plateau, the city sits at an altitude of 2,240 meters. It is divided into 16 boroughs, or demarcaciones territoriales, which are further subdivided into neighborhoods, or colonias.

Also known as...Mexico D.F., Ciudad de México, City of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico, CDMX, and Mexico
FIFA World Cup 2026 Preparations

FIFA World Cup 2026 Preparations FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations are underway, but visa issues and protests are creating political tensions.