“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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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
December 15, 2011Mexico City hopes to lure Chicagoans by touting cheaper health care
Chicago Tribune
Mexico City is courting Chicagoans searching for affordable medical care. read more
December 15, 2011New Mexico City buses cut pollution, generate cash
Reuters
Mexico City’s sleek new public bus system is attracting significant international funding in carbon credit sales, part of the capital’s ongoing effort to reduce pollution. read more
December 13, 2011Christmas scene in Mexico City sets records
Travel Weekly
A record-breaking Christmas scene in Mexico City takes up an entire parking lot in the giant Estadio Azteca sports stadium and is bigger than four football fields. read more
December 08, 2011Mexico City brings some good news to COP17
UN: ISDR
The World Green Building Council awarded Mexico City the prestigious Local Climate Action Leadership Award for its Climate Action Plan and global leadership on climate change. read more
November 16, 2011Mexico City hails electric taxicabs
Travel Weekly
Mexico City’s first all-electric Nissan Leaf taxicabs hit the capital city’s streets in late September. read more
November 01, 2011Three Perfect Days: Mexico City
United Airlines Hemispheres
The November issue of Hemispheres magazine features Mexico City on the cover as part of its Three Perfect Days series. read more
Voices from the city:
Pedro Méndez, Chinampero
“I have apocalyptic dreams,” Pedro Méndez begins. “One night I dreamt that a flood swept away all of Xochimilco. Everything drowned. Then mighty green pyramids arose from the water. 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's National Archive in Mexico City, operating since 1982, is the most important repository of historical documents in Latin America. The archive is being digitized to share the collection worldwide.
Overheard
"The city has made dramatic strides to promote cycling, from street closings on Sundays that attract more than 15,000 cyclists, to a commitment to build 100 miles of bike paths by 2012, to the launch of a world-class share system."
— GOOD