Mexican Art Biography
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Mexico City, known in Spanish as the Distrito Federal, or more commonly referred to as el D.F. (pronounced "el day-effay") is the capital of Mexico. As one of the largest cities in the world, and with nearly 700 years of history, Mexico City can be intimidating but has an abundance of attractions and services for travelers of all types. This Mexico City travel guide will give you an introduction to this fascinating destination.
Mexico City is located in south central Mexico at roughly equal distance from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. To the south, Mexico City is bounded by the state of Morelos and to the north, east and west, it is bordered by the state of Mexico. Nestled in a valley between volcanic hills, Mexico City was founded on an island in a lake, the Lago de Texcoco, which was later drained. The city's soft subsoil and the draining of the area's groundwater is causing Mexico City to sink at a rate of 4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 cm) each year. Mexico City's elevation is 7349 feet (2240 m) above sea level.Mexico City was founded in 1325 by the Mexica (also known as the Aztecs). They called the city Tenochtitlan. When the Spaniards arrived in 1519, they were deeply impressed by the size, beauty and orderliness of the city. During the colonial period, however, the prehispanic structures were razed and the colonial city was built on the ruins of the Aztec capital. Mexico City has been the capital of the country through its entire history, as well as the country's political, economic, and cultural hub. Today the metropolitan area has an estimated 22 million inhabitants, roughly a fifth of the country’s population.
Mexico City Weather & Climate
Mexico City's climate tends to be quite temperate due to its elevation. Summers are pleasant and winters are mild, though during the winter months there is the occasional night frost. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). May is the warmest month of the year, and January is the coldest. Buildings do not have central heating, so if you're visiting during the winter months, keep this in mind and be sure to pack warm clothing. Rainy season in Mexico City lasts from June through September. Statistically the wettest month is July. Read more about the weather in Mexico.
The National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropologia) in Mexico City contains the world's largest collection of ancient Mexican art and also has ethnographic exhibits about Mexico's present-day indigenous groups. There is a hall dedicated to each of the cultural regions of Mesoamerica and the ethnological exhibits are located on the second floor. You could easily spend a full day, but you should at least dedicate a few hours to exploring this museum.
he Anthropology Museum is one of our picks for Top Ten Sights in Mexico City.
Highlights:
The Sun Stone or Aztec Calendar
Recreation of Pakal's tomb in Maya exhibit room
Jade mask of the Zapotec Bat God in Oaxaca exhibit room
Location:
The museum is located on Avenida Paseo de la Reforma and Calzada Gandhi, Colonia Chapultepec Polanco. It is considered to be within Chapultepec Park's Primera Seccion (First Section), though it is just outside the gates of the park (across the street).
Getting there:
Take the metro to either Chapultepec or Auditorio station and follow the signs from there.
The Turibus is also a good option for transportation. There is a stop just outside the museum.
National Museum of Anthropology has 23 permanent exhibit halls. Archaeology exhibits are located on the ground floor and ethnographic exhibits about present-day indigenous groups in Mexico are on the upper level.
When you enter the museum, the rooms on the right hand side show the cultures that developed in Central Mexico and are organized in chronological order. Start on the right and make your way around counter-clockwise to get a feel for how the cultures changed over time, culminating in the Mexica (Aztec) exhibit, full of monumental stone sculptures, of which the most famous is the Aztec Calendar, commonly known as the "Sun Stone."
On the left of the entrance are halls devoted to other cultural areas of Mexico. The Oaxaca and Maya rooms are also very impressive.
Several of the rooms have recreations of archeological scenes: murals in the Teotihuacan exhibit and tombs in the Oaxaca and Maya rooms. This gives the chance to see the pieces in the context in which they were found.
The museum is built around a large courtyard, which is a nice place to sit when you want to take a break. The museum is big and the collection is extensive, so be sure to set aside enough time to do it justice.
Services at the Museum:
Guide Service: There are usually tour guides on site offering their services. Be sure to hire only guides who are recognized by the Mexican Secretary of Tourism - they should be wearing a badge. Agree on a price before hiring.
Audio Guides: There are audio guides available to rent in Spanish, English and French. The cost is 75 pesos, and you will need to leave a photo I.D.
Gift shop: The museum's gift shop is located near the entrance and is open from 10 am to 7 pm. A variety of gifts, reproductions of museum pieces, books and magazines are for sale.
Restaurant: The Anthropology Museum has a good (not inexpensive) restaurant located on the ground floor, open 10 am to 6 pm.
Coat check: You will not be allowed to bring large bags or packages in to the exhibit area with you, but you may leave them for free in the coat check.
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