Mexico City, also known as Federal District, is the largest metropolis in Latin America. About 20 per cent of the country`s people live in this wonderful city , one of the most important places in the Third World. It is a multicultural city known for its hospitality.

This beautiful metropolis is the major city in Latin America and one of country`s main cultural centers. Mexico City`s location, quality galleries, restaurants, parks, cafes, churches and beautiful avenues make it a good starting point for trips to many of the Mexico`s tourist sites. In addition to tourism, a growing number of foreign visitors are coming to Mexico City for international meetings and conventions. The National Auditorium, opened in 1952, is one of the best such facilities in the world.

The Federal District hosted the Miss Universe 2007.This was the second time this place hosted the event having done so in 1993. Miss Japan, Riyo Mori, was crowned Miss Universe 2007. The judges were David Michael Navarro (American singer), Dayanara Torres (former Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Universe), Nina García (Colombian journalist), Marc Bouwer (South African fashion designer),

Michelle Kwan (Chinese-American athlete), James Kyson Lee (Korean-American actor), Lindsay Clubine (American super-model), Antonio "Tony" Ramiro Romo (American football player), Mauricio Islas (Mexican actor) and Christiane Martell (former Miss France and Miss Universe). The two-hour NBC telecast drew an estimated worldwide viewing audience of more than 1 billion in over 170 nations and territories. Paula Shugart, president of Miss Universe Organization, said: "Mexico last hosted the competition in 1993 and we are excited to be back for the 2007 show. Mexico offers an abundant supply of breathtaking locations and the warmth of the Mexican people will resonate throughout the world as we showcase the country".

Julia Carabias Lillo received the 2001 World Wildlife Prize for her significant contributions to world ecology. She was born in the Mexican capital.

The First United Nations Women´s Conference was held in 1975 in Mexico City. More than 100 countries were represented at the United Nations Conference.

Octavio Paz Lozano was one of the foremost Latin American writes of the 20th century. He took directions from Juan Ramón Jiménez and Antonio Machado, and other literary artists. He was born on March 31, 1914, in Mexico City.

The Plaza Mexico is considered one of the most beautiful and oldest bullfings in the world. Famous matadors such as Juan Belmonte and Manolete have performed in this arena.

The Mexican capital has hosted two World Cup finals (1970 and 1986).

Rafael Osuna Herrera, also best known as "Pelón", was one of the greatest tennis players in the 1960s. He was in the Federal District. Rafael won a gold medal in men`s tennis singles at the Central American and Caribbean Games in 1966.

The Metropolitan Cathedral houses spectacular murals. It was built in the 16th century.

In this Latin American city each village has its own saint or virgin. The Guadalupe Shire is a religious sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The Virgin of Guadalupe, also known as Our Lady of Guadalupe, has millions of devotees in Mexico and other parts of the world.

Cristian Saenz Castro is one of the most loved and admired singers in Latin America. He has produced several albums and stage shows and continues to give successful concert tours in the United States, Spain and other countries. He was born and grew up in the Federal District.

This place hosted the 1968 Olympic Games. For the first time, the Summer Olympics were held in a Third World country. It was chosen as hosts by International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1963. There were approximately 5,530 athletes from a record 112 countries participating in these Games. It was inaugurated by president Gustavo Díaz Ordaz.

Paulina Rubio Dosamantes was born in this beautiful city. She is one of the most famous singers in Latin America. In 2004, her album "Pau-Latina", recorded in Spanish, was Latin album of the year on the Billboard charts. She once said, " My music is very positive. It`s about getting up, going out, and being prepared because your dreams can come true. I myself inspire people to leave their countries and create a life doing what they want to do, working and making a big effort. I think that with "Pau-Latina" I am offering a fussion of different sounds, instruments, and lyrics from all over Latin America and Spain it doesn`t matter whether we are Mexicans, Colombians, or Venezuelans. We are human being, we are one race: we are Latins, the most beautiful and warmest people".

Alejandro Guevara Onofre: He is a freelance writer.Alejandro is of Italian, African and Peruvian ancestry.He´ve studied political science and journalism.He has published more than seventy-five research paper in English, and more than twenty in Spanish, concerning the world issues, olympic sports, countries, and tourism. His next essay is called "The Dictator and Alicia Alonso".He is an expert on foreign affairs. Futhermore, Alejandro is the first author who has published a world-book encyclopedia in Latina America.

He admires Frida Kahlo (Mexican painter), Hillary Clinton (ex-First Lady of the USA), and Jimmy Carter (former President of the USA). His favorite film is "Gorillas in the Mist".Some of his favorite books are "The Return of Eva Peron and the Killings in Trinidad" (by V.S.Naipaul), "Las Mujeres de los Dictadores" (by Juan Gasparini) and "Murder of a Gentle Land" (by John Barron and Anthony Paul).His personal motto is "The future is for those people who believe in the beauty o f their dreams" by Eleanor Roosevelt.