Mexico City is a city of miracles. The Indians who survived the Spanish conquest experienced their first miracle with the manifestation of the Virgin of Guadalupe, now the country's patron. Doubtless the population tolerates the discomforts of urban life with such stoic patience because the Virgin can be called upon in cases of need. It is also something of a miracle that so much in this city - one of the largest in the world - functions at all: the public transportation system with its modern underground network, the telephone system and food distribution all continue to cope despite the pressures on them. Residents often organize themselves and overcome urban problems which the city fathers cannot, or will not, do anything about.

Despite the disadvantages, many Mexicans would not choose to live anywhere else, and for the millions of visitors - seven or eight million each year from the US alone - there are many beautiful and interesting aspects of the city worth exploring: excavated Aztec temples, baroque churches and palaces from the colonial period, the sleepy districts of Coyoacán and San Angel, gloriously spacious Chapultepec Park, the canals of Xochimilco and many wonderful museums.

The Insight FlexiMap of Mexico City is a great travel addition. Here is an innovative laminated folding map that marries durability and convenience with accuracy, utility, and readability.

Produced with state-of-the-art technology, FlexiMaps feature detailed city street and road maps clearly marked with all the sites and services of particular interest to travelers.

Text and photographs offer a wealth of valuable tourist information including "10 sights you shouldn't miss," plus information on transportation, visas, currency, important telephone numbers, emergency services, and more.

Price: $7.95