Traveling Film Festival “Ambulante”
This travelling documentary film festival serves as a forum for ground-breaking Mexican documentaries. read more
News and events
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May 01, 2012The World’s 50 Best Restaurants: Who made the cut?
CNN International
Mexico City restaurants Pujol and Biko were named in the San Pellegrino’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants. read more
April 27, 2012Mexico’s UNESCO World Heritage Cuisine Honored With Star Diamond Award
The Sacramento Bee
Distinctive ingredients and exciting flavors continue to set Mexico’s cuisine apart. read more
April 11, 2012Mexicans try two wheels to beat car culture
The Washington Post
Biking has become a popular form of transportation in Mexico City and is a great way to take in the city’s interesting sites. read more
April 09, 2012Lush Walls Rise to Fight a Blanket of Pollution
The New York Times
Mexico City says green is in style. The city is building vertical gardens and eco-sculptures to make the city more beautiful and environmentally friendly. read more
April 04, 2012This app could save your life
The Economist
“There’s an app for that” takes on a whole new meaning for Mexico City. The capital’s new app for Blackberry gives citizens a minute’s notice of approaching earthquakes. read more
April 01, 2012Mexico City Observes Earth Hour 2012
EFE News
Monuments and landmark buildings in Mexico City turn out the lights for Earth Hour 2012, an international effort to raise awareness of sustainability issues. read more
March 28, 2012House Hunting in ...Mexico City
The New York Times
Mexico City’s innovative housing designs highlight the city’s beauty. read more
March 21, 2012Mexico City residents to mega-quakes: We can handle it
Los Angeles Times
Following Tuesday’s earthquake, newspapers’ front pages proclaimed, “Mexico City resists.” Resist it did: Mexico City sustained minimum damage and no loss of life, highlighting significant improvements in building codes and disaster response plans over the last twenty years. read more
March 16, 2012Getting on the BRT Bus: U.S. Cities Eye Mexico Program That Benefits Workers
In These Times
“Bus rapid transit” programs in Mexico City contribute increased effeciency, improved health and safer streets. read more
March 15, 2012Mexico City’s Ancient Ruins in a Day
Go Mexico Guide
Delve into ancient history in Mexico City. read more
March 13, 2012Mexico City’s dynamic street art
BBC Travel
Considering modern muralism was born in Mexico City in the 1920’s, it’s no wonder that the Mexican capital has a dynamic street art scene. read more
March 13, 2012AeroMexico Adds Fourth Weekday Flight between Mexico City and New York JFK
Airlines and Destinations
It’s easier than ever to get to Mexico City! read more
March 07, 2012Mexico City obtains $4.5 billion dollars in tourism
Mexican Business Web
Demonstrating Mexico City’s reputation as a popular destination, tourism in the city generates annual revenue of about $4.5 billion dollars. read more
March 04, 201220 reasons to visit Mexico City
The Age
From Casa Azul to Coyoacan, read up on 20 reasons to make Mexico City your next travel destination. read more
March 03, 2012Mexico City to Retire Volkswagen “Bug” Taxis
Fox News
Mexico City will retire its emblematic Volkswagen “Bug” taxis to help cut down on pollution. read more
Voices from the city:
The Yoga Instructor
Yoga Instructor Ana Desvignes on why the practice of yoga fits perfectly in vibrant, intense and beautiful Mexico City. 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 is home to 580 universities and colleges.
Overheard
By 2012, Mexico City's "green" mayor, Marcelo Ebrard, hopes to expand Metrobús to 10 lines carrying 1.5 million passengers. Since taking office three years ago, Ebrard has advocated an ambitious "plan verde" to improve the city's environment and public health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and make it one of the most livable, sustainable mega-cities in the world.
— Christine Russel, The Atlantic