Feria Anual Tradicional del Sarape
The sarape is an iconic piece of clothing in Mexico, sold in large numbers each year during this popular trade fair. 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:
focus area:
Business Center
Five Reasons Why Business is Investing in Mexico City A Global Center for World-Class Business Meetings Key Economic Facts and Figures Five Reasons Why Business is Investing in Mexico City In 2011, Mexico City attracted $13.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI). This accounted for 69.8% of Mexico’s total FDI.… read more
Voices from the city:
The Forgotten Island
I‘m standing in the Casa del Poeta on Colonia Roma’s tree-lined Avenida Álvaro Obregón, imagining my feet subsumed in lake water. On the wall in front of me is an artist’s impression of Mexico City, then Tenochtitlan, in 1519. read more
December 03 – December 14, 2012
December 10, 2012
Palacio de los Deportes
Bruce Springsteen in Mexico City
The Wrecking Ball tour comes to a close in Mexico City. read more
December 12, 2012
Dia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
Millions of pilgrims come to honor Mexico’s religious patron each year, for the culmination of ten days of celebrations in Mexico City. read more
December 15 – December 19, 2012
Alcoman
Feria de la Piñata
Certainly one of the area’s most colorful events, Feria de la Piñata features all kinds of piñatas to purchase and admire. read more
December 15 – December 24, 2012
Latin American Festival of Pastorelas
Mexico City’s festivities in the lead up to Christmas includes this parade, whose many characters tell the story of the nativity. read more
December 16 – December 24, 2012
Feria de la Nochebuena y Articulos Navidenos
Pick up last-minute gifts and holiday decorations at the Feria de la Nochebuena, held through late December. read more
Surprising Fact
Mexico City is home to the largest population of Americans living outside the United States — estimated at over 600,000
Overheard
By 2012, Mexico City's "green" mayor, Marcelo Ebrard, hopes to expand Metrobús to 10 lines carrying 1.5 million passengers. Since taking office three years ago, Ebrard has advocated an ambitious "plan verde" to improve the city's environment and public health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and make it one of the most livable, sustainable mega-cities in the world.
— Christine Russel, The Atlantic