Mexico City can be overwhelming, confusing, crowded and dangerous, but by taking a few precautions you open yourself to many cultural and historical pleasures. Closer to Guatemala than Texas, the capital of Mexico offers an insight into Latin American culture. Inside of the city there are hundreds of historic buildings and monuments, cafes, restaurants, markets and nightclubs. There are posh neighborhoods and loud neighborhoods, quiet hamlets, colorful gardens and flowing canals, and outside of the city are many more archeological and natural wonders.