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We like to talk big here in the city that never sleeps, but one of the most interesting facts about Mexico is that Mexico City is actually the oldest and most populous city in North America, with a population of 8.9 million people. The city is also home to over 140,000 taxi cabs, the largest fleet in the world. If you're itching for a big, vibrant city, CDMX is the place to go.

Historians have traced the origins of chocolate back to the ancient Olmecs, who lived in what is now southern Mexico around 1500 B.C. The Olmecs passed the craft on to the Mayans, who revered chocolate and used chocolate drinks in many of their ceremonies. But chocolate really took off with the Aztecs, who lived in central Mexico from 1300 to 1521. The Aztecs called chocolate the "drink of the gods," and even cacao beans as currency, valuing them more precious than gold. (Which, of course, any chocoholic will agree with.)

Not only is Mexico linguistically diverse, but it's also considered to be an ecologically megadiverse country. The country is home to 10-12% of the world's biodiversity, with over 200,000 different types of species. There are over 170,000 square kilometers of Protected Natural Areas, along with many conservation efforts. Spider monkeys, volcano rabbits, jaguars, axolotls, and ocelots are just a few of the cool animals you might find in Mexico.