“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
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February 22, 2012New Miami-Mexico City flights start Thursday
The Miami Herald
Long weekend, anyone? Whether for business or pleasure, touching down in Mexico City has never been easier. read more
February 21, 2012Law Firms Follow Business to Mexico
The Wall Street Journal
As Mexico’s growing economy continues to attract business and investment, foreign law firms are beginning to expand their operations in the country as well. read more
February 20, 2012Mexico City’s Bike Revolution
BBC News
More than 30,000 citizens have joined Mexico City’s “Ecobici” bike-sharing program since its launch in 2010, and the enthusiasm isn’t letting up. Vintage bike shops are springing up in trendy neighborhoods across the city, and more and more people are choosing bikes to get around. read more
February 17, 2012For Mexico City, a Repurposed Landfill
New York Times Green Energy and Environment Blog
Following the Mexico City Government’s close of the giant Bordo Poniente landfill last December, now the city aims to capture the methane gas produced by the landfill to fuel a power plant that could supply electricity to as many as 35,000 homes and also reduce annual emissions by the equivalent of two million tons of carbon dioxide. read more
February 09, 2012Mexico City modern metro meets ancient Aztec life
Associated Press
Mexico City plans to open a new subway line next summer that will make growth more sustainable and environmentally friendly, and create an east-west public transit connection for the city’s most densely populated neighborhoods. read more
February 06, 2012Polyforum Siqueiros Galleries: Home of the World’s Largest Mural Gets a Green Upgrade
Inhabitat
Mexican designers are working on a sustainable renovation project to enhance Polyforum Siqueiros Galleries, the site of the world’s largest mural. read more
January 29, 2012The Urbanist’s Mexico City: Talking Points
New York Magazine
Find out about key influencers in Mexico City politics and pop culture and initiatives that make Mexico City “the Americas’ Most Progressive City.” read more
January 28, 2012‘Solar trees’ shine on Mexico City
Smart Planet
Solar-powered lampposts shaped like towering palms are illuminating Mexico City to contribute to renewable energy sources. read more
January 26, 2012With bike-sharing program, Mexico City bike culture takes off
Smart Planet
In its first two years, Mexico City’s bike-sharing program, Ecobici, has increased users and daily trips. U.S. cities are following its example. read more
January 25, 2012Interjet launches Miami route
Travel Weekly
Mexican low-cost carrier Interjet will launch service between Mexico City and Miami on Feb. 23. read more
January 25, 2012Country’s cultural attractions draw 18.2M visitors in 2011
Travel Weekly
Mexican archaeological sites, museums and historical monuments attracted more than 18.2 million visitors in 2011, according to statistics released by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). read more
January 22, 2012Back in the noise of joyful Mexico
Sunday Mail
Australian writer Peter Goers describes the “stylish dignity and proud nationalism” of Mexico City. read more
January 19, 2012New public art exhibit recalls Mexico’s ‘roots’ at 14 historic sites across capital
The Washington Post
“Raices,” or “Roots,” is a new public exhibit by Mexican artist Rivelino, designed to provoke reflection about the nation’s past. read more
January 03, 2012Mexico City Included in the 10 Emerging Sustainable Cities to Watch in 2012
Triple Pundit
Mexico City is recognized as one of the world’s greenest cities in a list of the top 10 sustainable cities to watch in 2012 read more
December 19, 2011Mexico City tries to go green by closing one of world’s largest trash dumps
Associated Press
Mexico City will close one of the world’s largest garbage dumps by Dec. 31 and will instead turn the garbage from millions of people into reusable materials and energy. read more
Voices from the city:
The Artist
Australian Artist Ashesha Conroy has lived all over the world, but feels most at home in Mexico City. Ashesha finds that despite the size of city, the beautiful parks and gardens make it manageable and calming. Ashesha adds, "Mexico City has welcomed me with open arms." watch video
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 hosted 10,039,833 guests in its hotels during 2009. Of that number, 8,035,206 were Mexican national tourists and 2,004,628 were foreign travelers.
Overheard
Mexico City revealed itself to us in layers, spanning hundreds of years from ancient ruins to vestiges of Spanish colonialism through to modern skyscrapers and hotels. In one day, we explored recently uncovered Aztec temples, wandered through the colonial-era National Palace and dined at a contemporary upscale restaurant.
— Andrew Conte, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review