Traveling Film Festival “Ambulante”
This travelling documentary film festival serves as a forum for ground-breaking Mexican documentaries. read more
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Hidden Gems
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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 – that will enrich your visit and provide a more authentic Mexico City experience. (All figures in Mexican pesos)
Museo del Chopo
This beautiful building shipped over from Germany in 1905 served as an expo for industrial products, a Japanese pavilion in the Universal Expo, and the Museum of Natural History before it fell into decay for a 12-year period. UNAM rescued it in 1975 and opened the current museum.
Address: Dr. Atl 37, Colonia Santa María la Ribera, Metro stop Revolución
Phone: 5535-0447
www.chopo.unam.mx
Daily: films at 12 pm, 5 pm and 7:30 pm. Ticket cost: $30
Museo Frida Kahlo
Tour the Kahlo family home. See the bedroom where Diego Rivera slept and the rooms where Frida painted and recuperated from her injuries. Then you can sit in the lovely patio and read or just daydream about what the world was like eighty years ago.
Address: Londres 247, Colonia Coyoacán
Phone: 5554-5999
http://www.museofridakahlo.org.mx
Tues-Sun: 10 am-5:45 pm; Entry cost: $30
Museo Leon Trotsky
If you like history you will love this museum, where one of the giants of the 20th century and his family took refuge during his Mexico exile. The Russian revolutionary dodged bullets here once, but was stabbed with an ice pick on Aug. 20, 1940. He died on Aug. 21.
Address: Av. Churubusco 410, Colonia Coyoacán
Phone: 5658-8732
http://museocasadeleontrotsky.blogspot.com
Tues-Sun: 10 am-5 pm. Entry cost: $30
Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones
If you want to get a sense of how Mexicans feel about their sovereignty, visit this museum. Inside this ex-convent, 13 galleries illustrate foreign invasions into Mexico.
Address: Calle 20 de agosto and General Anaya
Phone: 5604-0699
Tues-Sun: 9 am-6 pm, Entry cost: $30
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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
Voices from the city:
The Film Producer
Mexico City is the perfect place for creating films according to producer Ana Roth. It is a city with experienced film crews and the best locations for filming. "Mexico City has a colorful type of order...it is a city that makes you enjoy life." 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
Muevete en Bici program, or Get on Your Bicycle, was honored by the World Health Organization in the 2008 Active Cities, Healthy Cities contest for promoting healthier lifestyles.
Overheard
Since assuming office, Mayor Marcelo Ebrard has imposed tougher traffic rules to increase respect for pedestrians, installed security cameras in high-crime neighborhoods and required city staffers to ride their bicycles to work once a month.
— Julie Wastson, Associated Press, 2007