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
Knowledge city
The term "Knowledge City" is short hand for a regional economy driven by high value-added manufacturing and services created through research, technology and human capital.
Knowledge City:
Information Technologies & Telecommunications
“This city really demands solutions up front and it generates them, too. Microsoft Mexico has developed successful strategies that have then been implemented in other countries.”
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Enrique Simón Rueda, Sales OEM Manager, Microsoft Latin America. |
Mexico City is continuing to invest in its telecommunications infrastructure so businesses and individuals have the tools they need to succeed and remain competitive in an interconnected world. Already, Mexico City’s telecommunications network is among the top ten worldwide in terms of capacity, restoration, coverage and presence of services. The investment in telecommunications has allowed businesses efficiently communicate with counterparts across the world, increasing efficiency and speeding-up decision making. To ensure that Mexico City’s workforce of tomorrow is well-versed in the digital technologies that are driving economic growth, Mexico City is helping schools integrate digital technology into the classroom and creating free WiFi centers around the city.
Facts and Figures:
- Mexico City’s telecommunications infrastructure is among the top 10 worldwide, not only in terms of technology, but in capacity, restoration, coverage and the presence of services. It is a 100% advanced digital fiber optic network that handles restorations without human intervention in 50 milliseconds.
- Mexico City’s internet penetration and usage is ranked second in Latin America. Free WiFi sites are available in more than 1,000 public spaces.
- In Mexico City, growth of 70% in the area of information technology is expected by 2012.
- Mexico City’s telecom industry is among the most advanced in the country, with mobile phone penetration of 61%.
Focus on Telecommunications:
Azcania is a site for the Knowledge City Center (KCC) initiative, the Mexico City government’s blueprint for development of energy and technology in a knowledge-based economy. The Azcania project will transform 2,000,000 m2 of an underutilized industrial area to a low-carbon environment for foreign and domestic enterprises and higher learning institutions working in information technology, communications, science and clean technology.
other focus areas:
Banking & Financial Services
“Mexico is a great investment opportunity for both domestic and foreign capital. I think Mexico City is and will remain of the most attractive cities for investment.” — Ignacio Deschamps González, CEO, BBVA Bancomer. Mexico City is the center of financial and commercial activity in Mexico and home to Latin… read more
Education
“Education should be at the heart of public policy, for it is through education that social issues can really be addressed.” — Mayor Marcelo Ebrard. Education is the foundation of a knowledge-based economy. A comprehensive education builds the skills, values and knowledge that will drive creativity and innovation in every… read more
Healthcare
“In Mexico City, there is a pro bono law which ensures that anyone living here who doesn’t receive social security benefits can get free medical check-ups, medicines, analysis, scans, hospitalization and surgery, all without any cost…The backbone of the city government’s health program is preventative action.” — Dr. Armando Ahued,… read more
Human Capital
“Mexico City’s government is committed to transforming the city into a highly competitive marketplace that stands among the best in the world.” — Mayor Marcelo Ebrard. The third largest city in the world in terms of population, Mexico City has more than a large labor force; it has a knowledgeable… read more
Science & Technology
“Government funding for research at the universities that are generating new knowledge, when passed off to the companies, will result in processes that positively impact society and the economy.” — Dr. Juan Pedro Laclette, Senior Researcher, Institute of Biomedical Research, UNAM. Mexico City is poised to emerge as a major… read more
Social Freedoms
“Mexico City’s civil society has a mature citizenship card. The dynamics of freedom and the force of public opinion are on the side of civil society...” — Rogelio Gómez Hermosillo, World Bank consultant and Chairman, Alianza Cívica. Mexico City has a long tradition of respecting political liberties and freedoms. Freedom… read more
Sustainability
“We are cleaning up our city and we want to project it. We want to convey the image of a green city that is committed to sustainability.” — Martha Delgado, Secretary, Department of the Environment, Mexico City. As in any megacity, Mexico City faces a variety of environmental challenges. Urban… read more
Voices from the city:
Mexico City: Bike Town
On a recent morning in Mexico City, David Alvarado, 34, looks happy as a kid. As a teenager he emigrated to the United States. Now he’s back in town for a vacation and to visit friends, for the first time since he left. "I can't believe the sky is blue," he smiles. In the 1990s, the city experienced an environmental dark age that turned skies gray and triggered frequent pollution emergencies. 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 hosted 10 million visitors during 2009
Overheard
A vast, exhilarating cultural epicenter with architecture for all, from picturesque colonial villages to towering urban blocks.
— Forbes Traveler