Traveling Film Festival “Ambulante”
This travelling documentary film festival serves as a forum for ground-breaking Mexican documentaries. 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:
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 Valley of Mexico, but many hotels also offer their own English-speaking tours of the city's numerous art galleries and private archeological expeditions to ancient Aztec and pre-Aztec sites. Guests can arrange for a private car with an English-speaking guide and cultural expert to take them around.
Polanco
The Polanco neighborhood, often called the Beverly Hills of Mexico, is home to many of the city's best upscale hotels, including the same international shopping luxury chains that you can find in New York, London, and Paris. Polanco is also home to chic restaurants and sweeping mansions alongside Chapultepec Park, one of the largest and most beautiful urban parks in the world.
Condesa
Consider the tree-lined Condesa neighborhood, which features Art Deco houses, cafes and boutique hotels that provide a relaxing alternative to the hustle and bustle of downtown.
Business Travel
Mexico City has an abundance of four-star and three-star hotels that have the capacity to host large business conferences and congresses. These hotels are able to provide business travelers with all the amenities needed for a large or small scale conference.
other focus areas:
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
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 Artist
Australian Artist Ashesha Conroy has lived all over the world, but feels most at home in Mexico City. Ashesha finds that despite the size of city, the beautiful parks and gardens make it manageable and calming. Ashesha adds, "Mexico City has welcomed me with open arms." 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
In 2009 Mexico City achieved a yearly cumulative occupancy rate of 47.53%, the highest of any tourism destination in Mexico.
Overheard
At the city's center, without taking a step, you can stand where Montezuma ruled the Aztec empire, where humans were sacrificed to the gods, where Hernan Cortés carried out the first European conquest in America and where Spain held sway for nearly three centuries. Within sight are the center of the Mexican government today and the largest colonial cathedral in Latin America. Walk a block or two, and you're gazing at the spectacular colorful murals of Diego Rivera that tell the tale of it all.
— Dave Peters, Minneapolis Star Tribune