Mexico City is shaking off a bad rap of late, the double whammy of media hype over swine flu and ongoing reports of gang violence keeping tourists away in droves.

That might explain why we are seeing some very attractive airfares south of the border. How about New York to Mexico City for $224 year round on Copa Airlines through Panama City? - Airfare Watchdog Blog

Flights are also available from Miami, Orlando, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles (LAX) for the same price.

For some trip ideas, check out and save this recent New York Times "36 Hours in Mexico City" article: click here

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