Time Out Mexico City: And the Best of Mexico (Time Out Guides)

A vast, dazzling metropolis, Mexico City boasts a superb historic downtown, a dynamic contemporary art scene, and a new wave of world-class restaurants, bars, and hotels. As the 2010 celebrations of 1810's Independence and the 1910 Revolution approach, Mexico City continues to transform itself — leaving visitors charmed, surprised, and with the inescapable sense of a city whose finest hour is still around the corner. Time Out Mexico City helps visitors make the most of a short or extended stay. Written by informed locals, this indispensable guide covers it all in frank reviews of dining, accommodations, leisure activities, historical venues, and more. A bonus section profiles the five best trips around the country, from the stunning jungles of Chiapas to the stark beauty of Baja to the colonial glory of Oaxaca.