You made find Mexico City's population of 20 million a little overwhelming but certainly not the prices. The Best Western Majestic in the centre of town will only set you back about $100 for a double per night.
If you're after a bit of culture a visit to the National Museum of Anthropology is a must and it will only set you back $4.
One of the more popular things to do out of town is to hire a boat on the canals of Xochimilco. A 14-person boat will cost you around $14 an hour. Add about $6 to include a floating lunch and $2 a song from a passing mariachi.
Entry into the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City, costs $4 per person.
National Museum of Anthropology Chapultepec Park, Mexico City www.mna.inah.gob.mx
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