Mexico's capital is hectic and sprawling; there is also plenty of beauty to be discovered if you know where to look for it.Such beauty can be found in the city's cultural riches, which come in the form of some of the best museums and historical attractions in the world.

An absolute must-see is the National Anthropology Museum, a trove of pre-Hispanic treasures that beats pretty much any other collection in the world. From intricately inlaid jade masks and enormous stone carvings to recreations of Mayan and Aztec structures, you don't have to be a historian to appreciate the jewels of some of the most fascinating and enigmatic cultures ever to have existed.Away from the museums, Mexico City is a great place to simply wander and soak up the atmosphere.

In the evenings, sample some real Mexican food - quite different to what's on offer abroad; knock back a few tequilas with the locals to the strains of a mariachi band; or dance the night away in a salsa club. You'll never be stuck for something to do in the vibrant Mexican capital.