Mexico City Mexico

Mexico City is one of the most dynamic and culturally layered capitals in the world. Sitting at more than 2,200 meters above sea level in a high-altitude valley, it is home to over 20 million people and an astonishing concentration of history, art, food, and neighborhood life. For conference travelers, the city offers an almost overwhelming wealth of things to explore. The historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is anchored by the vast plaza, where the colonial Metropolitan Cathedral and the ruins of the Aztec Templo Mayor stand just steps apart. The National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec holds one of the greatest collections of pre-Columbian art and artifacts in the world. The neighborhoods, where Frida Kahlo’s Blue House sits amid colorful streets and weekend markets, and Polanco, with its upscale restaurants and galleries, offer completely different atmospheres just minutes from each other. Mexico City’s food scene is legendary from street tacos and tlayudas at market stalls to award-winning tasting menus in the Condesa and Roma neighborhoods. The city rewards those who wander slowly, discovering hidden courtyards, murals by Diego Rivera, and tucked behind unmarked doors. For a conference traveler, Mexico City transforms a work trip into an experience that is difficult to forget.

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