Why
Mexico City?
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LOCATION
Resting on the valley of the Anahuac, between two chains of wooden mountains and two famous volcanoes (the Iztaccíhuatl, - 5,272 mts, 17,345 ft high - and Popocatépetl - 5,349 mts, 17,880 ft. high - , which offer a unique sight and are among the most beautiful sights of the world). Mexico City extends over 60 Km (38 Miles) From north to south and almost 30 km (19 miles) From East to West, on an altitude of 2,240 mts (7,350 ft.) above the see level.
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Ten Reason to visit Mexico City... |
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Colorful Mexico City |
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Cultural Patrimony |
Mexico City is full of traditions, folklore and Gastronomy, not just from the center of the Country, but from all of the 32 States that conform our beautiful Country. There is a myriad of options to enjoy the great regional customs, dances, legends and flavors of our beautiful Country.
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UNESCO has declared the Historic Downtown of Mexico City and Xochimilco as Cultural Patrimony for all mankind.
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Theatres |
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Huge visitors' demand |
Mexico
City is the fourth the world with more theatres, after
New York, London and Toronto.
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Mexico City is the most important tourist destination in the Country, with 8.9 million hotel guests in 1999, thanks to the excellent lodging, meeting, catering, shopping, entertainment and transportation facilities.
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Museums |
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Cultural and adventure tours |
There are more museums in Mexico City than in other City in the World. The most outstanding one is the Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia (National Museum of Anthropology and History), which houses the largest collection of pre-Columbian pieces in the World. Another highlight is the Museo Rufino Tamayo, a splendid museum featuring masterpieces donated by Tamayo himself, and many other artists. The Museo de Arte Moderno Museum of Modern Art, which permanent collection includes works by Orozco, Rivera, Siqueiros, Frida Kahlo, Dr. Atl, Castellanos, Revueltas, Tamayo, and Rodrigues Lozano.
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You will be amazed to see what Mexico City and the surrounding areas, as well as the Colonial Cities around, have to offer: Archeological Sites like Teotihuacán, Tula, Cacaxtla and Xochitecatl; amazing landscapings like The Nevado de Toluca Volcano, Popocatepetl and Iztaccíhuatl Volcanoes, green lush pine forests... also, beautiful Colonial Cities and villages welcome you - Taxco, Cuernavaca, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Tepoztlán, Querétaro, Valle de Bravo and many more… You can practice tracking, rappel, backing, down hill, over flying archeological sites with aerostatic balloons and much more…
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Golf |
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First class Airport, many Airlines, hundreds of flights |
Golf In Mexico City? Of course! Golf clubs are private; anyway, IVI Mexico Quest DMC will make all arrangements for you to try the best courses in the region. Some great option are
- Bosques Golf Club, 18 holes, designed by Jack Nickalus
- Campestre Golf Club, 18 holes, designed by Willy Smith
- Mexico Golf Club, 18 holes, designed by Percy Clifford.
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Mexico City International Airport operates over 500 flights per day, Domestic and international companies fly to Mexico City from all over the World. Some of the Airlines that operate this destination are Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air France, American West, American Airlines, Avensa, Aviacsa, Avianca, British Airways, Canadian Airlines, Continental Airlines, Cubana, Delta Airlines, Iberia, Japan Airlines, KLM, LanChile, Lloyd Aero Boliviano, Lufthansa, Mexicana, Northwest, Taca, United Airlines, Varig and many more.
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Meeting Facilities |
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Dining |
Mexico City is a meeting Planner’s dream destination, as it is a worldwide first class Metropolis, with 11 specialized venues in intelligent buildings that can offer up to 485,000 squares feet of meeting space, 24 historic venues, over 600 hotels with over 40,000 rooms, many of them award wining accommodations and part of international Hotel chains, like the Four seasons, W, JW Marriott, Intercontinental, Nikko, Camino Real, Fiesta Americana, Marquis Reforma, Sheraton, Meliá and many, many more.
Besides the excellent Hotel facilities, you may also consider the following Major Convention Centers:
- Auditorio Nacional, a 75,000 sq ft Concert hall that accommodates over 9500 participants; it features full A/V system and handicapped facilities
- CENTRO BANAMEX, 366,000 sq ft, Ceiling height 39.4 ft, column-free, first class presentation and catering services available
- World trade Center, 269,100 sq ft, all conference services available
- CENEYCO 92,000 sq ft, located in the heart of the City, walking distance
- From several hotels, shops, and Restaurants
- CENTRO SANTA FE 76,000 sq ft, High speed internet connection, press room, security, technical surveillance
- Centro Siglo XXI, 31,000 sq ft, Six separate auditoriums; the largest one has a capacity for 1,850 participants
- Palacio de los Deportes, 97,000 sq ft Complete A/V and lighting equipment, catering service, handicapped facilities, 4 conference rooms
- Poliforum Siqueiros 23,000 sq ft Meeting and exhibition space which houses a permanent collection from the renowned artist David Alfaro Siqueiros
- Also, IVI can make all arrangements for your Events to take place in magnificent Historical buildings and Museums – these venues are simply unique! The success of your Event is guaranteed!
- Palacio de Minería
- Palacio Vizcaínas
- Castillo de Chapultepec
- Museo Nacional de Arte
- Palacio – Escuela de Medicina
- Desierto de los Leones
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Dining could not be better in Mexico City: The top gastronomical specialties of the World are proudly represented. Gorgeous and diverse settings for elegant and casual atmospheres, first-class food and excellent service will be recommended by IVI Mexico Quest DMC. Either on your VIP reservations or Group Gala Events, Mexico City’s restaurants will fulfill your expectations and surprise your senses.
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