What is one unique thing about Mexico?

Mexico City is the oldest city in North America Many believe the oldest city in North America is St. Augustine, but Mexico City was actually founded a little over 40 years before it back in 1521. The city was built by the Spaniards on the ancient ruins of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlán.



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Mexico has 10-12% of the world's biodiversity, making it the fourth most biodiverse country in the world. The wildlife includes tourist favorites like spider monkeys, ocelots, and macaws.

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Beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, rugged landscapes, and colorful cities galore: Find all this and more in Mexico. While our neighbor to the south is teeming with awe-inspiring locales, narrowing down which are worth a spot on your must-see list can be tricky, especially considering how vast the country is.

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32 Fun & Interesting Facts About Mexico City – Local Historian's Guide
  • Mexico means “the navel of the moon”
  • Mexico City Was Built Over a Lake.
  • Mexico has the Largest Pyramid in the World (By Volume)
  • The Oldest Street in Mexico is Tacuba Street.
  • México City Has the only Monarchic Castle in the American Continent.


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Here are 10 surprising facts about Mexico that you may have not known before.
  • Mexico City is slowly sinking. ...
  • Mexico is the birthplace of North American print. ...
  • Kids in Mexico don't get presents on Christmas. ...
  • The world's largest tamale. ...
  • Mexico City is the oldest city in North America. ...
  • There are women-only cars in the subway.


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