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Bosque de Chapultepec, twice the size of Central Park, serves as the beloved green lung for one of the world's busiest cities. With 200,000 trees, 700-year-old sacred cypresses, and a history stretching back 3,000 years, this 1,700-acre urban forest offers Mexico City residents a daily dose of nature and hope.
After two decades abroad, one of the world's greatest Mexican art collections is back home in Mexico City for the first time since 2004. Masterpieces by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and other legends are now on display through May. ##
Felipe Ángeles International Airport welcomed 11.5% more passengers last year, easing pressure on the capital's crowded main terminal. The growth signals progress for Mexico's plan to spread air travel across multiple hubs.
The United States is putting $40 million into a Mexican research center that has quietly helped feed billions of people worldwide. Nearly 60% of American wheat now comes from varieties developed at this center east of Mexico City.
After four decades without major improvements, Mexico City's main water supply system is getting a $39.6 million upgrade that will serve 5 million people for another 20 years. The massive overhaul includes replacing some of the world's largest pumping equipment that has never been changed since installation.
Mexico's legendary Veracruz Carnival is bringing its music, dance, and coastal spirit to Mexico City this weekend. The free four-day celebration transforms Roma neighborhood into a Gulf Coast cultural experience.
Sixty-eight masterpieces from Mexico's renowned Gelman Collection, including 10 Frida Kahlo paintings, are finally coming home this month after nearly two decades away from public view. The exhibit opens February 17 in Mexico City's Museum of Modern Art.
A beloved Mexico City churro shop that's been serving sweet traditions since 1933 just opened its doors in Los Angeles, bringing a taste of heritage to Echo Park's vibrant Latino community. El Moro is expanding across California to reconnect families with their culture, one sugar-coated churro at a time.
A classical composer from Mexico City just swept the Grammy Awards, winning three statuettes for music inspired by ancient cenotes and her country's heritage. Gabriela Ortiz's breakthrough moment proves that cultural roots and classical innovation can create magic on the world's biggest stage.
After 12 years of construction, Mexico's new El Insurgente train now whisks commuters from Toluca to Mexico City in just 45 minutes, transforming what used to be a grueling commute into a quick, affordable ride. The $8.1 billion project connects working-class neighborhoods to world-class transit while preserving natural springs and creating new cultural spaces.
Mexico City just unveiled six statues honoring Indigenous women who shaped the nation's history, including a woman once called a traitor. President Claudia Sheinbaum called the monuments "a firm symbol against racism, classism and misogyny."
Over 1.6 million Americans have relocated to Mexico, making it the largest U.S. expatriate community in the world. Their stories reveal a city offering second chances, cultural connection, and unexpected belonging.
Mexico City is getting affordable shared rides just in time for 5 million World Cup visitors. The new Uber Shuttle service offers fixed routes at predictable prices, starting in the busy Santa Fe neighborhood.
Sarah Schleper, 46, will compete in her seventh Winter Olympics alongside her 17-year-old son Lasse in alpine skiing, making history as Mexico's first mother-son Olympic duo. The teen secured his spot through international rankings after years of training in Europe and Mexico City.
The Mexico City Capitanes have become the NBA G League's most popular team, drawing over 35,000 fans and shattering attendance records since their 2022 debut. The only Mexican-owned franchise in North American professional basketball is proving that betting on Mexico City was the right move.