Traveling Film Festival “Ambulante”
This travelling documentary film festival serves as a forum for ground-breaking Mexican documentaries. read more
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March 24, 2010Where to Eat in Mexico City
The Window Seat
Travelocity writer Holly Burns finds that Mexico City “is a veritable hotbed of culinary genius, a firm foodie favorite that rivals other great ‘eating’ cities like New York, San Francisco, and Paris.” read more
March 23, 2010Mexico City makes way for bicycles
The Christian Science Monitor
The Mexico City government recently launched EcoBici, a bike sharing program that seeks to recover public spaces, improve people’s quality of life, and help protect the environment. read more
March 19, 2010Mexico City air pollution plummets
Mother Nature Network
Once home to the world’s worst air pollution, Mexico City is enjoying clearer skies thanks to a 20-year cleanup campaign. read more
March 16, 2010Clean-up efforts pay off in Mexico City
AFP
Long famous as one of the world’s most polluted megalopolises, gritty Mexico City is beginning to see the fruits of years of clean-up efforts and to breathe somewhat cleaner air, experts say. read more
March 13, 2010A taco-tasting tour of Mexico City
Financial Times
I first met Jorge Toledo last year at a cooking event in Oaxaca. He is Mexico’s most respected restaurant reviewer so when, a few weeks ago, he suggested that he take me to his favourite cantina in Mexico City, I was delighted. read more
March 11, 2010Polanco hotels offer great dining experience
Dallas Morning News
You don’t have to stay at a hotel in Mexico City’s luxury Polanco neighborhood to enjoy the restaurants, bars, or spa services in many of the properties. Many of the hotels in this beautiful area overlooking Chapultepec Park offer all visitors the opportunity to enjoy their fine dining options and hip lounges. read more
March 07, 2010Where Centro Parties at Night
The New York Times
The New York Times describes the revitalization efforts in Mexico City’s Historic Center, including the hip restaurants and bars opening in this neighborhood. read more
March 01, 2010The Delights of Mexico City Cuisine
NPR: The Splendid Table
Lynne Rossetto Kasper takes her listeners on an eating trip to Mexico City, and finds the capital and its famous cuisine to be delicous and a food lover’s dream. read more
February 27, 2010Mexico City Included in 10 Great Destinations That Don’t Deserve Their Bad Reputations
USA Today
Travel writer Chuck Thompson includes Mexico City in his list of 10 great cities that are unfairly plagued by bad reputations. In fact, he finds Mexico City to be a wonderful vacation destination. He writes “the architecture is amazing. And the perception that it’s dangerous is wrong. To me, the greatest danger is gaining 10 pounds.” read more
February 21, 2010New York Times Readers’ Picks for Mexico City
New York Times
Readers of the New York Times share their favorite Mexico City hotels and restaurants read more
February 16, 2010Mexico in motion
New York Daily News
If the weather has you yearning for the warmth of Mexico and its fascinating culture, next week’s show at Town Hall is as close as you are going to get in New York. The Ballet Folklórico de México, a storied 58-year-old troupe that brings to life the history of 110 million people with intricate choreography and colorful costumes, returns to the city next Wednesday. read more
February 14, 2010Las Alcobas Opens In Mexico City
Elite Traveler
Mexico City’s newest and most stylish small luxury hotel, Las Alcobas has officially opened its doors in the capital’s posh Polanco district. The intimate 35-room, seven-story property was custom-crafted by acclaimed interior design duo Yabu Pushelberg to reflect the property’s namesake – “the alcoves” in Spanish – and expresses a modern sensibility, infused with warmth and texture. read more
February 10, 2010Mexico City’s Power Struggle: Cruz Azul vs Club America
FIFA
There is no love lost between Cruz Azul and Club America. The allegiances of most of Mexico City’s football fans are divided between these two sworn enemies, who never fail to serve up intensely memorable encounters whenever they meet. read more
January 28, 2010Postcard From Tom: Mexico City
Washington Post
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema details his culinary journey through the Mexican capital, finding that “you can eat extraordinarily well in Mexico City”. read more
January 26, 2010Mayors Push Countries To Act On Climate
The National Journal
Cities around the world are installing plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions—with or without their national counterparts. Mayor Marcelo Ebrard of Mexico City said in an interview Friday that a group of the world’s largest cities are crafting a legally binding climate change treaty that they plan to present to world leaders at the next U.N. climate summit, scheduled for December in Mexico. read more
Voices from the city:
The Urban Architect
For thirty years Enrique Norten has had the privilege of designing buildings and public spaces in Mexico City. He loves the tremendous energy and goodwill of Mexico City and finds it is "great place to practice architecture." watch video
February 10 – May 03, 2012
April 12 – April 29, 2012
Zocalo--La corrala del mitote,
Perfomance of Shakespeare’s Henry IV
A powerful performance of Shakespeare’s Henry IV that demonstrates rivalries and moral dilemmas were as relevant in the past as they are today. Takes place at 6:30 PM on Thursday, Friday and Sunday and at 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday. read more
April 21 – June 24, 2012
Orquesta Filharmonica de la Ciudad de Mexico - Tlalpan
Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra Performances
Mexico City’s world-renowned Philharmonic Orchestra will perform music by classical composers including Beethoven, Mozart, Debussy, Strauss, Mendelssohn, and other great names in music history. read more
May 24 – May 26, 2012
World Trade Center, Mexico City
Habitat Expo
A popular interior design and architecture exhibition that features close to 210 exhibitors. read more
May 26, 2012
Roma and Condesa neighborhoods, Mexico City
Roma Condesa Cultural Corridor
Experience the city’s avant-garde art and design and flavorful cuisine by visiting participating exhibits and restaurants. 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
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.