[.ca] Streetwise Mexico City Map - Laminated City Street Map ... (ISBN 1886705488)

Great Help in Mexico City:
There's no doubt that Mexico City is massive and intimidating, but this little map was extremely helpful for a tourist to get around the various sites in the city. It is a perfect size to fit into your pocket or backpack, and it's made of sturdy laminate so it will stand up to some heavy wear and tear. All the spots in the city you'd want to visit are included and there's a map of the subway (a great deal at about 20 cents a trip) on it as well. Highly recommended.

80,000 vs. 15,000:
'Bigger is better'attitudes prevail in the US when discussing city size e.g. population, area. Mexico City's 20 million plus residents inhabit over 80,000 streets. By comparison, New York City's 8 million residents inhabit only 15,000 streets in all 5 boroughs total land area of 303 square miles. Jacksonville, Florida's 758 square miles make it largest US city by area, but one with fewer streets than New York City. Guides that provide information about main streets and popular tourist destinations fail to provide one with the true experience of any city. How many people visit the 9 mile long by 3 mile wide island of Manhattan, only to return home having "experienced" New York City while ignoring the other boroughs? Forget the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France proudly displayed in, yes, New Jersey. Take the time to discover a truly big city with deeper historical roots. Mexico City just is and can never be experienced with the aid of a book or map.