“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
Travel center
As the recipient of 12 million visitors each year, Mexico City offers a wide range of tourist, cultural and first class services
Travel Center:
Spend the time to get to know the real Mexico City. It is the city of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. The city of Spanish colonialism and Christian basilicas. The city of the Aztecs and the cultures before them. But it is also a modern and sophisticated 21st century city.
Experiencing Mexico City means enjoying fine art that rivals what you will find in Rome and admiring pyramids that would impress the Egyptians. In addition, it means learning that you don't need to travel to Venice for a romantic gondola ride along a canal or visit Madrid to see a bullfight.
Experience the Historic Center
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The heart of the historic center is the Plaza de la Constitución, known locally as the Zócalo. The Zócalo has been the prime gathering point for Mexico City residents for centuries. The square is sorrounded by important buildings such as the National Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Templo Mayor museum. Many of Diego Rivera’s famous murals depicting Mexico City’s rich culture and history are in the National Palace. |
Experience Santa Fe
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Located in the western region of the Mexico City metropolitan area, Santa Fe is home to glittering office towers, boutique hotels, high-rise apartments, and some of the city’s newest and hottest restaurants, shopping and nightlife. It is one of the city’s most important business and commercial districts, and headquarters for both many leading Mexican corporations and multinational companies doing business in Mexico. |
Experience San Angel
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San Angel is a charming colonial community and picturesque neighborhood with cobblestone streets, gardens, a wonderful central plaza (the church there dates to 1564) and a vibrant Saturday market featuring handicrafts by talented local artisans. Formerly the home of summer residences for Mexico’s aristocracy, the community today features restaurants, small museums, galleries and boutiques. The neighborhood is best explored on foot. |
Experience Polanco
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North of Chapultepec Park (one of the world’s largest and most visited urban parks) is the dynamic neighborhood of Polanco. It is home to art galleries, boutiques, shopping centers, restaurants, cafes, foreign embassies and some of the city’s international hotels. |
Experience Condesa
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South of Chapultepec Park enjoy the art deco and modernist architecture of La Condesa. This neighborhood features magnificent homes, modern office and commercial buildings, bars, bookstores, cafes and lovely parks. |
Experience Roma
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The Roma neighborhood is an eclectic blend of colonial, modern, bohemian and beaux art architecture. In recent years, the neighborhood has attracted artists and creative types who have brought to the neighborhood galleries, shops and hip restaurants and bars. |
Experience Coyoacan
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Coyoacan is a picturesque neighborhood with a much slower pace than the main city to the north. Enjoy this bohemian enclave and its colorful weekend market that spills into the streets surrounding the main square of Plaza Hidalgo. |
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Interactive Maps
Visiting Mexico City? There is so much to experience in the capital that many visitors do not know where to start their tour. We designed an interactive Google Map that features the must-sees of Mexico City – the museums, parks, historic landmarks and neighborhoods – that you won’t want to miss. read more
Attractions
Mexico City is one of the world's most important centers of archeology and urban architecture, with 31 different archeological or historic sites. The city's historic center is a UNESCO-designated district, featuring many important, well-preserved Pre-Colombian archeological sites and historic colonial era buildings. The city is home to beautiful churches, authentic… read more
Cuisine
Visitors are often surprised by the level of culinary sophistication to be found in Mexico City, but they shouldn't be: Forbes Magazine rated Mexico City the world's fourth-best culinary destination, behind only Paris, Rome and Tokyo. Chefs can prepare dishes from any cuisine and are no strangers to creativity. Gastronomic… read more
Entertainment, Nightlife & Recreation
Whether you are looking for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience or simply a night out on the town, Mexico City has virtually unlimited options to keep you entertained during your stay. The Arts Throughout the year, the city is home to numerous art exhibitions and film festivals, continuing the country's rich… read more
FITA 2011
What is Fita 2011? Mexico City will host the second annual International Tourism Fair of the Americas (Fita) from September 22-25, 2011. The fair will bring together tourism industry professionals from around the world and be the meeting point of a variety of destinations, hotels, travel agencies, airlines and enterprises… read more
Getting Around
You are never far from the cultural and business capital of Mexico, and getting there has never been easier. More than 20 cities in the United States and Canada offer non-stop air travel to Mexico City. And with an average flying time of just four hours, a trip to Mexico… read more
Hotels
Luxury hotels abound in Mexico City with all the amenities of the finest high-end resorts around the world. There are also a growing number of smaller, boutique properties characterized by their unique design and highly-personalized service. Not only can guests expect world-class restaurants, full-service spas and breathtaking views of the… read more
Shopping
The latest fashions and styles are easy to come by in Mexico City, where you will find the enormous modern shopping malls and small fashion boutiques to be among the best in the world. Visitors can discover great value and unique gifts in apparel and clothing, home furnishings, jewelry and… read more
Survey: Perceptions of Mexico City
The Government of Mexico City conducted a telephone public opinion survey in the United States and Canada in late 2009 to measure perceptions of business and leisure travelers toward the destination. Because Mexico City receives more than 2 million visitors a year from these markets, the government was interested in… read more
Hidden Gems
For many visitors, Mexico City can seem chaotic and confusing, with many world-class attractions and sites. To help you explore the diversity of this sophisticated urban center, we asked the readers of Inside México to share with us 100 Hidden Gems – their favorite restaurants, shopping centers, museums, parks and attractions… read more
Voices from the city:
The Actress/Musician
Actress Geraldine Zimat loves life in Mexico City. It's the perfect city for her to work, as Mexico City is the number one city in Latin America for television and the film industry is booming. "My Mexico City experience is so amazing I have no words." 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
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