“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
Message from the Mayor
Experience one of the world's great urban destinations. Experience today's Mexico City.
Welcome to the Mexico City experience.
Mexico City is today a dynamic global business center, and a unique and authentic cultural and tourism destination. It is a modern city that offers visitors a wealth of experiences – from important museum collections, to exciting art galleries and performance centers, to memorable restaurants, shopping and nightlife.
Here you will find both Mexicans and many expats who are succeeding in every area of human endeavor – in business, the arts, design, education, healthcare, science and technology, and many more. The city's dynamism is fed by a young, educated citizenry – Mexico is home to more than 500 universities and colleges – that is transforming the city from a service economy to one where knowledge-based industries will drive future economic growth.
The government of Mexico City is working hard to create an enjoyable experience for the more than 12 million persons who visit us every year. We are investing in transportation systems to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. We are installing improved security and police systems to enhance public safety. And we are implementing a comprehensive 15-year Green Plan to make Mexico City one of the most sustainable cities in the world.
If you are coming to Mexico City to pursue business opportunities, you will find all of the services, expertise and infrastructure necessary to make your visit productive and successful. If you are coming to enjoy the many attractions, events and cultural opportunities of this world-class travel destination, you will find your Mexico City hosts eager to help make your visit memorable and rewarding.
Dynamic. Modern. Authentic. Sophisticated. International. Experience one of the world's great urban destinations. Experience today's Mexico City.
Marcelo Ebrard
Head of Government, Federal District of Mexico
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
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
Mexico City is the fourth-largest economy in Latin America — behind Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico itself.
Overheard
Metrobús also offers a remarkable example of how to put a new transport system into place in a relatively short time, how to foster cooperation over competition in a city known for its rough-and-tumble politics, and how to create a public-private transport system that does not rely on massive public subsidies. In other words, not business as usual.
— Cristine Russell, The Atlantic