“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
Health excellence
Mexico City is an emerging destination for foreign visitors looking to receive state-of-the-art medical treatments they cannot get in their home countries.
Experience Health Excellence:
Mexico City is home to world-class hospitals and health research centers. In fact, it is an emerging destination for foreign visitors looking to receive state-of-the-art medical treatments they cannot get in their home countries. This care is offered at prices that are more affordable and every bit as advanced, meeting or exceeding U.S. quality and safety standards.
Not only are Mexico City's hospitals physicians among the best in the world, its doctors and nurses are renowned for the personalized care they provide and their pleasant bedside manner. For every general practitioner, there are three available specialists, leading to top-notch care.
In addition, the research institutions in Mexico City are on the cutting edge of medical science.
The forefront of medical research
Mexico City has the state-of-the-art technology to meet the needs and expectations of the most demanding patients. It is the home to most of the country's medical researchers and the hub of the Science Advisory Board to the President.
High standards of medical care
Foreign visitors have shown great satisfaction with the services available in Mexico City. Its laboratories are internationally certified and comply with the highest quality and safety standards. Over 97 percent of foreign patients are satisfied with the facilities, the doctors' bedside manner, and — most importantly — with their treatment.
Wide range of medical offerings
Mexico City offers some of the most advanced treatments in the world, including: Cyberknife Cancer Therapy, LASIK Laser Vision Correction, Heart valve repair, Deep Brain Stimulation for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease, and Cosmetic Eye Whitening.
Click here for the full list of treatments available in Mexico City.
Affordable rates and accessibility
Compared to other developed countries, Mexico City health care offers a better cost-quality ratio. Its rates are on average 40 percent lower than in the United States, and those who are uninsured can take advantage of package fees and rates.
focus area:
Campus Biometropolis
Mexico City recently announced the construction of a world-class center for biomedical and nanomedical research called Campus Biometropolis. It will be integrated with the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the top Spanish-speaking university in the world. The Campus Biometropolis will be sustainably designed and include hospitals, laboratories and medical universities,… read more
Voices from the city:
Expat Voices: Maggie Galton
Currently I live in Polanco, which I adore. I really enjoy being able to walk everywhere: to the park with my two girls, to buy amazing bread at Da Silva’s and fruit at the Saturday morning tianguis—even if it is overpriced! 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
According to the Times Higher Education ranking, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), based in Mexico City, is the only Latin American university among the top 200 in the world.
Overheard
Harvard, in awarding Mexico City’s system its Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnerships, said the system has reduced carbon dioxide emissions from traffic by an estimated 60,000 to 80,000 tons a year by removing hundreds of polluting minibuses from the road, encouraging residents to leave their cars at home, and stimulating greater use of sidewalks and bicycles.
— Robert Walzer, New York Times Green Inc.