“Raices” Art Exhibit
“Raices,” or “Roots,” is a new public exhibit by Mexican artist Rivelino, designed to provoke reflection about the nation’s past. read more
About mexico city
Established nearly 700 years ago, Mexico City has been home to indigenous populations and Spanish colonial rule, and is today a modern, cosmopolitan and diverse city of nearly 10 million residents.
About Mexico City:
Established nearly 700 years ago, Mexico City has been home to indigenous populations and Spanish colonial rule, and is today a modern, cosmopolitan and diverse city of nearly 10 million residents. The greater Mexico City metropolitan area, which includes several surrounding municipalities (known as the Federal District of Mexico), totals 22 million residents.
Mexico City is located near the southern end of the plateau of Anáhuac in Central Mexico, at an altitude of 7,800 ft. The city is surrounded by mountains, featuring the magnificent peaks of Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl. Because of the City's altitude, it enjoys a mild and dry climate year-round.
Mexico City is the political, economic, commercial and cultural capital of Mexico. It welcomes more than 12 million visitors a year, including both business executives from the United States and around the world and leisure travelers looking to discover the city's rich history, culture and sophisticated urban environment.
To many first-time visitors, the vastness of Mexico City can seem overwhelming. There are numerous historic and cultural attractions and many parks, entertainment and recreational facilities. Nearly every type of international cuisine can be enjoyed. There is a variety of shopping centers, from modern malls to neighborhood markets and handicraft shops. As is the case with major urban centers around the world, Mexico City has many distinct neighborhoods. A modern subway system links these neighborhoods and extends into the city's vast suburban areas.
Experience a year of celebration
During 2010, Mexico celebrates its 200th anniversary of independence from Spain. A number of special events and anniversary commemorations are being planned to take place in Mexico City throughout the year.
Experience a world of business
Mexico City offers a wide range of business services for visitors coming to the city to attend international conferences, congresses, exhibitions and trade fairs. The city has modern hotels, conventions centers and business services. English is widely spoken in both business centers and major tourism attractions.
Mexico City is home to Mexican federal government offices and agencies, and it has vibrant banking, business services, tourism and transportation sectors. There are world-class universities, hospitals and medical centers, private institutions, foundations and hundreds of multinational corporations.
Experience a world of culture
Mexico City is home to great artistic and cultural happenings. Beyond the city's many great museums, which feature some of the world's most important archeological collections, there is a diverse cultural lifestyle, including theaters, art galleries, performing arts, films, dance, music, nightclubs and modern sports facilities. Many important works of art by Mexican icons Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo can be seen throughout the city.
focus area:
Business Center
Introduction A Global Center for World-Class Business Meetings Key Economic Facts and Figures World Chambers Congress 2011 Mexico City is the political, business and financial capital of one of the world's most important emerging market economies. It enjoys a strategic location in the heart of the Americas, as a economic… read more
Voices from the city:
A Painter’s Life
According to Phil Kelly, it’s “absurd that all the swimming pools in the world are blue.” Tacked to the wall of his Colonia Cuauhtémoc studio is a design scheme to remedy that: nudes in yellow and black. read more
January 18 – February 14, 2012
Palacio de Bellas Artes and National Museum of Art
January 25 – January 28, 2012
Centro Banamex
Mexico International Furniture Fair
Hundreds of vendors from various countries exhibit their beautiful and unique furniture during this three-day display of craftsmanship. read more
February 09 – February 11, 2012
Teatro Julio Castillo
International Symposium of Contemporary Art Theory
Artists, architects, writers and visionaries of contemporary art exhibit their work. read more
February 10 – May 03, 2012
Traveling Film Festival “Ambulante”
This travelling documentary film festival serves as a forum for ground-breaking Mexican documentaries. read more
February 23 – March 01, 2012
The University Cultural Center
UNAM’s International Film Festival
The Festival introduces audiences to cinema as a social driving force. read more
Surprising Fact
The two largest media companies in the Spanish-speaking world — Televisa and TV Azteca — are headquartered in Mexico City.
Overheard
The best Mexican food is the food of the people, and that's the stuff that you find on the street and in the markets.
— José Iturriaga, Mexican cuisine author (published more than 20 books)