Montezuma, the Aztec king, believed Cortés to be the feathered serpent-god, Quetzalcóatl, once driven out to Tula, returned to reclaim his throne. The Conquistadors overthrew the Aztec Empire with ease and Tenochtitlán was forgotten until the 1970s when workmen uncovered the remains of the Templo Mayor.

The 20th century brought with it revolution and saw the start of 71 years of one-party rule under the PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party) that ended with elections in 2000. As home to the entire federal government, Mexico City is now at the forefront of this change.

From a colonial economy based largely on mining, especially silver, the economy has diversified to include strong agriculture, petroleum and industry sectors. Mexico is currently the second strongest economy in all Latin America.

Mexico City can at first seem frustrating and overwhelming, but despite its problems, given time it reveals itself to be one on the worlds’ most exhilarating and vibrant cities.

Locations in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

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The weather of Central Mexico consists of five months of a rainy season that starts in May and ends in September; like that of Guerreros. The other months are somewhat dry but have occasional rain showers. During the rainy season, the rain falls in heavy downpours in the afternoon and ends in the evening. The winter weather is influenced by a tropical, dry, high pressure. The summer climate is affected by the moist air of the northeast trade winds. Altitude is important in determining temperature in Central Mexico. In the higher altitude, the average temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which is cool for the tropical region. In surrounding lower areas, temperatures can climb into the 90 degrees Fahrenheit range. January is typically the coldest month and May is generally the warmest.

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