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Expat guidePractical advice for an easy transition to Mexico

Mexico has one of the largest tourism industries in the world. It boasts a diverse culture, incredible natural beauty and a rich history that can be enjoyed through its thousands of touristic, gastronomical, architectural and historical sites. The diversity of the states is reflected in their own unique archeological sites, folk art, and traditions.

The climate varies greatly depending on where you find yourself in the country. The hottest months in Mexico City are May, June and July, with average temperatures of 28°C. The coldest months are November, December and January, with average temperatures of 7°C. The temperature tends to drop in the early morning and in the evening, especially during the winter months.

General information on Mexico

Welcome to Mexico

To quickly adapt to life in Mexico City you will need vital information about how to carry out both your professional and personal activities. To help you do this, we have included a brief guide with information on entertainment, historical, cultural and government sites, as well as emergency phone numbers, common expressions, and other information of interest to help ensure your safety and comfort during your stay in Mexico.

Mexico has a total surface area of 1,964,375 km2, 1,959,248 km2 of which corresponds to the country’s continental surface and the remaining 5,127 km2 to island bodies. Mexico also has an exclusive economic zone that covers 3,149,920 km2, giving Mexico a total surface area of 5,114,295 km2. Mexico is composed of 32 states and its capital is Mexico City, which is the seat of the Federal government.

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The Mexico City metropolitan area has a population of over 22 million, making it the largest urban area in the country. It is also Mexico’s main political, academic, economic, financial, business and cultural center. Mexico City is the third largest city in the world and the largest in America, and it is also the largest Spanish-speaking city in the word.

The city covers a surface area of 1,495 km2, is divided into 12 administrative municipalities (delegaciones) and has a minimum altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level.

It is bordered on the north, east and west by the State of Mexico, and on the south by the State of Morelos, and since it is located in the geographic center of the country, you can travel from Mexico City by land to all other parts of the country.

Like all other major cities in the world, there are certain areas in Mexico City where you should take extra safety measures, such as taking care of your personal belongings and using safe forms of transportation only.

It is customary to leave tips in places like restaurants, beauty salons, supermarkets and gas stations.

In restaurants and food businesses in general, the tip is usually between 10 and 15 percent on the total cost of the service. For supermarket baggers, beauty salon staff and gas station attendants tip of around $10 Mexican pesos is customary.

The voltage used in Mexico is 120 volts, 60 HZ, which is the same as in the U.S. and in Canada. Most sockets are standard North American sockets. Most appliances use 2-pronged cords.

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Report incidents form a cellphone 5533(Works with all cellphone carriers)

Major emergencies 5683 2222

Fire station 5768 2532

Report water leaks, potholes and problems with streetlamps 5654 3210

Police 066

Red Cross 065, 5395 1111

Emergencies / Mexico City police department 066

Anonymous hotline for reporting drug trafficking and organized crime 089

Emergency numbers

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We recommend that all foreigners living in Mexico City register at their respective embassy or consulate. Doing so will allow you to receive notifications from your country’s government, easily renew documents and participate in your country’s elections. It is also important to register so that your embassy or consulate has your information in the event of any emergency or incident. Below is the contact information for various embassies and consulates in Mexico City:

GermanyHoracio No. 1506Col. Los Morales5283 2200http://www.embajada-alemana.org.mx/

United StatesPaseo de la Reforma 305Col. Cuauhtémoc5080 2000http://spanish.mexico.usembassy.gov/

ArgentinaAv. Palmas 910Col. Lomas de Chapultepec5520 9430http://www.embajadaargentina.mx/

BrazilLope de Armendáriz No. 130Col. Lomas de Virreyes5201 4531http://mexico.itamaraty.gov.br/es-es/

CanadaSchiller 529Col. Polanco5724 7900http://www.canada.org.mx

FranceCampos Elíseos 339Col. Polanco9171 9700www.ambafrance-mx.org

VenezuelaSchiller 326Col. Chapultepec Morales5203 4233, 5203 4435,5203 4587, 5255 2573http://www.embavenemex.com

For more information on embassies and consulates in Mexico please visit the following links:

http://www.embajadas.com.mx and www.inm.gob.mx/index.php/page/ Embajadas_Consulados

Most embassies and consulates can be found on social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) where citizens can receive information on cultural and social activities, as well as networking events.

There are also several foreign chambers of commerce in Mexico City, including:

Franco-Mexican Chamber of Commercewww.franciamexico.com

American Chamber of Commercewww.amcham.com.mx

Mexican-German Chamber of Commerce (CAMEXA)http://mexiko.ahk.de/

Canada-Mexico Chamber of Commerce www.canmexchamber.com

EmbassiesIn Mexico City you will find all the embassies and consulates of the countries that have diplomatic relations with Mexico. Most embassies are located in the Polanco neighborhood.

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The Public Healthcare System consists of three levels of care: General Hospitals cover minor medical procedures and tests for smaller predetermined zones in the city.

Regional Hospitals provide care for more complex medical conditions for entire regions; in other words, they serve several different provinces or cities.

Family Medical Centers are medical clinics that are part of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and offer general medical attention and appointments with general physicians.

Below is a list of some medical centers by municipality (delegación):

HealthcareMexico City’s network of hospitals includes both public and private institutions.

MunicipalityType of medical center

Name of medical center

Address Phone number

FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER

UMF 12 SANTA FE

Plaza de los héroes s/n,Unidad Habitacional Santa Fe,01170, Ciudad de México.

55 15 48 02

GENERAL AREA HOSPITAL AND FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER

HGZMF 8 DR. GILBERTO FLORES IZQUIERDO

Río Magdalena No. 289 entre Altamirano e Hidalgo,Tizapán, San Ángel, 01090,Ciudad de México.

55 50 05 59

NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE UNIT

UMAA 161 AV. TOLUCA (UMF 161)

Av. Toluca No. 160, Olivar de los Padres, 07100, Ciudad de México.

15 20 17 80; 15 20 16 02; 15 20 16 03; 15 20 16 05

GENERAL AREA HOSPITAL

HGZ 24 INSURGENTES

Insurgentes Norte No. 1322, esq. Eje 4 norte Fortuna, Magdalena de las Salinas, 07760, Ciudad de México.

55 77 59 06


UMF 33 ROSARIO

Av. Las Culturas esq. Renacimiento s/n, unidad habitacional El Rosario, 02100, Ciudad de México.

53 82 47 73

GENERAL HOSPITAL

HG CM LA RAZA

Calzada Vallejo y Jacarandas, La Raza, 02990, Ciudad de México.

55 83 36 46

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UMF 28 DEL VALLE

Gabriel Mancera No. 800 esq. San Borja entre Eje 6 sur Ángel Urraza, Del Valle, 03100, Ciudad de México.

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HGZ 1 CARLOS MCGREGOR

Gabriel Mancera No. 222, Del Valle, 03100, Ciudad de México.

56 39 19 42


UMF 9 S.PEDRO PINOS

Av. Revolución y Calle 7 s/n, San Pedro de los Pinos, 03800, Ciudad de México.

55 15 63 99

NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE UNIT

UMAA 42 CUAJIMALPA (UMF 42)

Av. Jesús del Monte s/n entre Monte Alto, 05260, Ciudad de México.

58 12 24 61


UMF 42 CUAJIMALPA

Av. Jesús del Monte s/n entre Monte Alto, Jesús del Monte, 05260, Ciudad de México.

58 14 24 61

REGIONAL/SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL

HES CMN SIGLO XXI

Av. Cuauhtémoc No. 330 entre Dr. Márquez y Eje 3 Sur, Doctores, 06720, Ciudad de México.

55 78 95 21


HGZMF 26 CHILPANCINGO

Chilpancingo 56 entre Aguascalientes y Tlaxcala, Condesa, 06100, Ciudad de México.

52 86 81 83


HGZ 27 TLATELOLCO

Lerdo y Manuel González No. 311, Unidad Nonoalco Tlatelolco, 06900, Ciudad de México.

55 97 60 92


UMF 1 COL. ROMA

Orizaba No. 115, Roma, 06700, Ciudad de México.

53 33 85 26


UMF 20 VALLEJO

Calzada Vallejo No. 675, Vallejo, 07760, Ciudad de México.

55 67 09 85


UMF 44 LA ESCALERA

Av. Plan de San Luis y Av. La Salle. La Escalera, 07330, Ciudad de México.

57 54 44 94


UMF 41 FORTUNA

Eje 4 Norte Fortuna esq. Río Bamba, Magdalena de las Salinas, 07760, Ciudad de México.

55 86 03 60


HGZMF 29 S. JUAN ARAGON

Av. 510 No. 100 esquina Zapata, Unidad San Juan de Aragón, 07920, Ciudad de México.

57 60 01 58

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UMF 43 ROJO GOMEZ

Calzada Ermita Iztapalapa No. 1515 Camino Real a San Lorenzo, El Manto, 09830, Ciudad de México.

56 86 52 76


UMF 5 C. ANAHUAC

Av. Marina Nacional y Mariano Escobedo, Anáhuac, 11320, Ciudad de México.

55 27 55 92


UMF 17 LEGARIA

Calzada Legaría No. 354 esquina Gran oso y cerrada de Ximilpa, Pensil, 11430, Ciudad de México.

55 27 33 56


DEPORTIVO MILTA ALTA

Calle Sinaloa Norte y Tlaxcala Norte s/n, Unidad deportiva, 12000, Ciudad de México.

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UMF 7 CALZ. TLALPAN

Calzada de Tlalpan No. 4220 Acoxpa y Ajusco, San Lorenzo Huipulco, 14370, Ciudad de México.

55 73 24 81


TOPILEJO Prolongación Chapultepec s/n esq. Cruz Blanca Pueblo San Miguel Topilejo, 14500, Ciudad de México.

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HGZ 32 VILLA COAPA

Calzada del Hueso s/n entre Calz. de las Bombas y Prol. Div. del Norte, Ex-hacienda Coapa, 14310, Ciudad de México.

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UMF 21 FCO. DEL PASO

Francisco del Paso y Troncoso No. 281 Fray Servando, Jardín Balbuena, 15900, Ciudad de México.

55 52 56 43


UMF 14 AEROPUERTO

Blvd. Aeropuerto No. 88, Santa Cruz Aviación, 15500, Ciudad de México.

55 71 22 84


LA NORIA 1 Calzada México Xochimilco 5713, La Noria Tepepan, 16030, Ciudad de México.

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How to request medical services at an IMSS clinic

Make sure you are registered with the IMSS by requesting proof of your IMSS registration from your employer

Register yourself and your beneficiaries (parents, children, spouse or common-law partner) at the Family Medical Center (UMF, Spanish acronym) corresponding to

your address.

Documentation required: photograph, personal identification number (CURP, Spanish acronym), official ID, proof of address.

Specific documentation for each type of beneficiary:

• Spouse: marriage certificate • Common-law partner: birth certificate of child procreated by the beneficiary and

common-law partner• Parents: birth certificate of the insured employee• Children: birth certificate, certificate of adoption or legal guardianship• Insured employee: document that shows Social Security Number

Place and service hours: Family Medical Center corresponding to your address, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 7:30 pm.

You can find where the Family Medical Center that corresponds to you and your family is located by visiting: http://www.imss.gob.mx/directorio

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After you register at your Family Medical Center, you will receive a booklet (carnet) where you can keep a record of your doctors’ visits, vaccines and medical procedures. You will also receive an IMSS ID card (ADIMSS, Spanish acronym), which confirms your status as an IMSS beneficiary. We also recommend:

Having your social security number and IMSS ID card with you to help facilitate the process at your Family Medical Center.

For any subsequent consultations, you will need to present your carnet and IMSS ID card. If you need medical attention, you can choose to visit either a public or private medical center.

The cost of an appointment may vary from $50 and $1,500 Mexican pesos, depending on the physician, their specialty and your insurer.

Private Sector

Mexico City has a wide variety of private hospitals, including many that are quite prestigious.

Most private hospitals require a credit card and an official ID (passport or Mexican residency card) before admitting patients to the hospital. Below is a list of some of the most well-known hospitals:

Centros Médicos ABC - www.abchospital.comHospitales Ángeles - www.hospitalesangeles.comHospitales Médica Sur- www.medicasur.com.mxHospitales Star Médica - www.starmedica.comHospital Español - www.hespanol.com

Most expatriates with labor contracts in Mexico have private healthcare plans in Mexico. There are several different insurance companies, and they each offer different medical expense insurance plans. Some of these insurance companies are:

Mapfre - www.mapfre.com.mxAxa - www.axa.mxGNP - www.gnp.com.mxBupa Global (formerly Bupa International) - www.bupa-intnl.com

You will need to provide a credit card for any visits to a private hospital, since it is usually necessary to leave an open voucher in the event that your private insurance company does not cover the full cost of the treatment.


Medical Lab Work

If you need any medical lab procedures done, you can visit one of the following labs:

Laboratorio Olarte y Akle - www.olarteyakle.comLaboratorio Médico Polanco - www.lmpolanco.comLaboratorios Médicos del Chopo - www.chopo.com.mxQuest Diagnotics, Laboratorio de Análisis Clínicos - www.questdiagnostics.com.mxLaboratorios Clínicos Azteca - www.labcliazteca.com.mx

Drug Stores

Visit a drug store to purchase any medications prescribed to you by your physician. Most drug stores offer free home delivery services. Some of the main Mexican drug store chains are:

Farmacias Similares - http://farmaciasdesimilares.com.mx/Farmacias del Ahorro - http://www.fahorro.com/Farmacias Guadalajara - www.farmaciasguadalajara.com.mxFarmacias San Pablo - http://www.farmaciasanpablo.com.mx/#!/

To contract any of these services you will need your immigration form (temporary or permanent residency card) and proof of address. Payments are monthly and paid in advance.

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Telephone and Internet Services

The main cellphone providers in Mexico are:

Telcel - www.telcel.com/portal/home.doNextel - www.nextel.com.mxIusacell - www.iuacell.cim.mxVirgin - www.virginmobile.mxMovistar - www.movistar.com.mx

There are two different ways to contract cellphone services:

Prepaid plans: allows you to “pay as you go” and buy minutes and data services on a monthly, weekly or biweekly basis

Fixed plan: requires you to sign a contract with the cellphone carrier for a minimum of 12 months (depending on the company). Foreigners are required to present their temporary or permanent residency card and a credit card. If you do not have a credit card, you will need to leave a deposit.

Main telephone, internet and cable providers are:

Telmex (cable TV, fiber-optic internet, telephone) - www.telmex.comCablevisión (cable TV or fiber-optic internet) - www.negocios.cable.mx.comAxtel (telephone, internet, cable) - www.axtel.mx.comSky (satellite TV) - www.sky.com.mxDish (satellite TV) - https://www.dish.com.mx/Dish (TV vía satélite) - https://www.dish.com.mx/


Most branches are open from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday – Friday, and certain branches are also open Saturday morning.

The main banks in Mexico are:

Banamex - www.banamex.comBBVA Bancomer - www.bancomer.comIXE - www.ixe.com.mxBanorte - www.banorte.comScotiabank - www.scotiabank.com.mxSantander - www.santander.com.mxHSBC - www.hsbc.com.mx

BanksTo open a bank account, you will need to be a temporary or permanent resident of Mexico, have a taxpayer registration number (RFC) and proof of address.

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ShoppingMost supermarkets and retail stores offer online shopping and/or home delivery services. These chains sell home goods, clothes, shoes, appliances, etc.

Shopping Malls

Central Mexico City

Parque AlamedaReforma 222Plaza La RosaPlaza Insurgentes

Central West Mexico City

Plaza Molière 222Antara PolancoPabellón PolancoToreo Parque Central

North Mexico City

Plaza SatéliteMundo ECentro Comercial Perinorte

Central South Mexico City

Plaza World Trade CenterPlaza UniversidadCentro Comercial Parque DeltaCentro CoyoacánPlaza Oasis Coyoacán

South Mexico CityPerisurPlaza InnPlaza CuiculcoPlaza Loreto

West Mexico City

Centro Comercial Santa FeCentro Comercial InterlomasParque Duraznos

Supermarkets

Superama - www.superama.com.mxWalmart - www.walmart.com.mxComercial Mexicana - www.comercialmexicana.com.mxChedraui - www.chedraui.com.mxCostco - www.costco.com.mxSam’s Club - https://www.sams.com.mx/

Department stores

These large department stores offer a variety of products that cover a wide range of needs, such as: food, candy, home products, décor, etc.

Sears - www.sears.com.mx/Liverpool - www.liverpool.com.mxPalacio del Hierro - http://www.elpalaciodehierro.com/Suburbia - www.suburbia.com.mx


Outlets

Plazas Outlet LermaThis mall offers discounts and sales for many different brands, such as: Palacio Outlet, Hugo Boss, Nine West, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Reebok, Martí, Lacoste, Vans and Puma. Plazas Outlet Lerma is located at Carretera México-Toluca, km. 50, San Pedro Cholula, 52000 Lerma, Estado de México.

Premium Outlets Punta NortePunta Norte has 140 stores, which include: Adolfo Domínguez, BCBGMAXAZRIA, CH Carolina Herrera, Coach, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, MaxMara, Purificación García, Salvatore Ferragamo, Zegna Outlet, and many others.

Punta Norte is located at Hacienda Sierra Vieja, lote 2, Fraccionamiento Hacienda del Parque, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Estado de México.

Outlet PromodaClothes for the entire family, with permanent promotions and discounts of 50% - 80%. Promoda is located at Calzada del Hueso 670, Coapa in Mexico City.

Outlet MartíThis store offers discounts on sporting apparel, shoes, sports balls and accessories. Outlet Marti is located at Venustiano Carranza 19, Centro Histórico, Mexico City.

Nike Factory StoreThis outlet store has several floors with clothes, shoes and accessories from past seasons. This store is located at Palma 43 in downtown Mexico City.

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Transportation

Ground transportation

The Metro is Mexico City’s extensive metro system with 12 lines and 195 stations. It is considered by some to be the safest mode of transportation in the city. Generally speaking, the metro closes at midnight, but operating hours vary depending on the station so we recommend that you confirm the hours of operation for the stations you plan on using beforehand. A metro ticket costs $5 Mexican pesos and includes transfers.

Mexico City also has the Metrobús system, which is a bus rapid transit system that provides a quick and safe way to get around the city. The Metrobús has 6 lines and a ticket costs $6 Mexican pesos. Transfers are free within the first two hours after having boarded the system.

Rechargeable smartcards are available that work with both the Metro and Metrobús.

During peak hours, the Metro and Metrobús have cars that are specifically for women, children, the disabled and the elderly.

For more information, please visit:http://www.metro.df.gob.mx/ and http://www.metrobus.df.gob.mx/

The Tren Ligero is a light rail system that acts as an extension of the Metro. In order to transfer to the Tren Ligero, you will need to buy a new ticket, which costs $6 Mexican pesos. For more information on the Tren Ligero, please visit http://www.ste.df.gob.mx/servicios/trenligero.html.

There is also a network of passenger buses that are regulated and are used to move people between Metro stations and on routes not covered by the Metro. The route or destination is usually displayed in the front window of the bus. Ticket prices range from $2 and $4.50 Mexican pesos depending on the route.

There is also a network of Microbuses, known colloquially as Micros or peseros, which are smaller buses that transport approximately 24 people at a time. Microbuses do not have established routes, official stops or set hours, so it’s important to pay close attention to the sign in the front window to get route information. Microbuses are on most medium and large streets in the city and will stop anywhere the passenger asks them to. Ticket prices start at $4.50 Mexican pesos depending on the route.

A great way to get around the city is to use the Ecobici system, Mexico City’s public bikeshare system. Registered users can swipe their card at any bike station, take a bike and return it at any station within 45 minutes. Users can sign up for an annual, weekly, 3-day or daily plan.

If you wish to sign up to use the Ecobici for more than 5 days, you can register directly at a bikestation. If you’d like to get your annual pass, you will need to visit an Ecobici customer service center where you will be asked to provide an ID, proof of address and a credit or debit card. An annual pass costs $ 400 Mexican pesos. For more information, visit: https://www.ecobici.df.gob.mx/


Mexico City’s taxis are privately owned and can be stopped directly on the street or at special taxi stations called sitios de taxis. If you decide to stop a taxi directly on the street, make sure the taxi driver’s identification card is clearly displayed on the right rear window of the vehicle and that the driver’s face matched the picture on the identification card. Also make sure that the taxi has a meter. Rates in Mexico City depend on the zone where you are picked up and dropped off, so costs vary.

You can use apps such as Yaxi, Uber, Taxibeat or Easy Taxi to request taxi or private car services directly from your smartphone by indicating your exact location. A benefit of using these apps is that they give you background information on your driver and car before boarding the vehicle.

You can find taxi service companies at airports and bus terminals that charge based on distance traveled. We recommend using these taxi service companies when you arrive to Mexico City.

There are many car rental companies in Mexico that offer daily, weekly or monthly rates. The most well-known rental companies are Royal Rent (http://www.roayalrent.com.mx), Europcar (http://www. europcar.com.mx), Avis (http://www.avis.mx), Expedia (http://www.expedia.mx) and Carrot (www.carrot.mx).

For trips outside of Mexico City and the State of Mexico, there are four different bus terminals that provide long-distance passenger transportation service:

Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte (metro station Autobuses del Norte). For more information, visit: http://www.centraldelnorte.com/

Terminal Central de Autobuses del Sur (metro station Taxqueña) For more information, visit:http://mexicoautobuses.com/central-de-autobuses/centraldel-sur.html

Terminal Central de Autobuses de Oriente TAPO (metro station San Lázaro) For more information, visit:http://mexicoautobuses.com/central-de-autobuses/la-tapo.html

Terminal Central de Autobuses del Poniente (metro station Observatorio) For more information, visit:http://www.centralponiente.com.mx/

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There are many bus companies operating in Mexico that travel to destinations across the country since there are no longer any passenger trains. For a comprehensive list of all the different bus companies operating in Mexico and their routes and destinations, visit:

http://transportamex.com/lineas-de-autobuses-en-mexico/

Air Travel

Mexico City has two international airports, the Mexico City International Airport (MEX) located in the east part of the city, and the Toluca International Airport (TLC), which is located approximately 60 km west of the city. The main Mexican airlines are:

Aeroméxico - www.aeromexico.comAeromar (low cost) - www.aeromar.com.mxInterjet (low cost) - www.interjet.com.mxVolaris (low cost) - www.volaris.com


Visit the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources for further details: http://www.sedema.df.gob.mx/sedema/index.php/verificacion-hoy-no-circula/hoy-nocircula/ en-que-consiste-el-programa-hoy-no-circula.

Vehicle ownership tax

Mexico has a vehicle ownership tax that is obligatory in some states and subsidized in others. This tax is calculated based on the characteristics of the vehicle, such as the make, year and price, among others, and it is payable in the first three months of each year. The states that are exempt from the payment of this tax are: Baja California Sur, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Guanajuato, Guadalajara, Michoacán, Morelos, Querétaro, Puebla, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Sonora and Yucatán.

If this tax is not paid, you will not be able to obtain the emissions check certificate for the vehicle.

Color del engomado

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circulación

5 o 6 Lunes

7 o 8 Martes

3 o 4 Miércoles

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Limitacion a la circulación

HOLOGRAMA 1

De las 5:00 hrs. a las 22:00 hrs.

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Primer y tercer sábado de cada mes

PARES(0, 2, 4, 6 y 8)

Segundo y cuarto sábado de cada mes

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The “Hoy no circula” Program

The “Hoy No Circula” program is designed to cut down on traffic and reduce air pollution levels in the city. The program restricts diesel and gasoline vehicles from being used on certain days of the week depending on the last number or letter on the vehicle’s license plate. This restriction applies between 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, Monday – Friday, and to all local and out-of-state vehicles in the city.

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Free Time Mexico City is a city that is full of life, and there are many fun and exciting things to do your free time.

There are several website and smartphone apps that can give you recommendations on where to go. Some of the most popular are:

Websites Smartphone apps

www.chilango.com Chilango

www.ociodf.com.mx Restaurantes DF

www.viviendoeldf.com Meet Up

StyleMap Ciudad de México

Foursquare

Where to go out in Mexico City

PolancoOffers several options, such as restaurants, bars and lounges, many of which can be found on the famous Masaryk avenue.

PolanquitoThis area is known for its internationally acclaimed restaurants. You will find many bistros and cafes with live music in Polanquito. We recommend visiting Polanquito’s colorful street market and flower stands on Saturdays.

Roma and CondesaThese two neighborhoods share a bohemian-chic style, where you will find many cafes, bars, restaurants and book stores. Ideal for a late afternoon dessert, a glass of wine or delicious artisanal beer. In both the Roma and Condesa neighborhoods you will find a variety of interesting food choices, such as Middle-eastern, Asian, fusion and vegetarian food and the increasingly popular food trucks. This is a popular destination for the international community in the city where you will find bike riders and a multicultural atmosphere.

Zona RosaZona Rosa is the place to go for a colorful nightlife. Zona Rosa is a tourist area by day and colorful destination by night where you will find a variety of bars and nightclubs, which are known for their unique cocktails, drinks and all kinds of food.

Santa FeSanta Fe is a modern part of the city and many important companies have their offices there. The area also offers a variety of leisure activities, and gourmet supermarkets with an excellent selection of cheeses, deli meats and wines. The neighborhood also boasts some of the city’s finest French, Spanish, Japanese and other international restaurants, as well as microbreweries, bars and lounges ideal for relaxing after a long day’s work.

Downtown Mexico CityMexico City’s historic downtown is full of history and flavor and is the best place to find tacos al pastor in the city. You will find typical Mexican cantinas that are full of legends and are a popular destination for families on weekends, as well as restaurants that serve Mexican and international cuisine. The downtown nightlife includes lots of dancing, mariachis, interesting


music like jazz and rooftop bars with a fantastic view of the Zocalo. A short trip away you will find the Castillo de Chapultepec, the only royal castle in North America, which boasts a stunning view of the city, murals by the world renowned muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros, and numerous unique artifacts that offer a glimpse of Mexico’s rich history. In the Historic Downtown, you will find the famous Garibaldi square and the Palacio de Bellas Artes.

ReformaAvenida Reform is a main avenue where you will find a host of French-colonial and modern sculptures and monuments, cafes and the famous Angel of Independence statue.

Insurgentes SurHere you will find the best urban food and international franchise restaurants. Insurgentes Sur is a fusion between international cuisine and Mexico City’s famous street food, with all kinds of options, such as hamburgers, tacos, pasta, woks, sushi and grills. You will also find casinos, clubs where you can dance salsa, and a wide variety of clubs and bars with live and dance music.

CoyoacánTerracotta plates, vibrant colors and restaurants that serve traditional home-style cooking are some of the charming characteristics of Mexico City’s bohemian neighborhood Coyoacán. Its streets are a burst of colorful stands that sell traditional candies, churros, gorditas and arts and crafts. Every weekend you will find Mexican art vendors selling their artwork on the streets of Coyoacán. Go out for a night of traditional folk music or Rock en Español at one of the area’s many cantinas that serve beer, tequila and chapulines (fried grasshoppers). Coyoacán is home to the famous Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera museums.

Things to do in your free time

To get to know the city, we recommend riding the Turibus (www.turibus.com.mx), a double decker bus that offers a tour of the city’s most popular tourist areas through various routes across central and south Mexican City, as well as Polanco and the Basílica. Turibus also offers various different themed tours including palaces, museums, cantinas, lucha libre or Mexican flavors.

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Theatres

Mexico City hosts many theatres and establishments that offer world-renowned plays. Visit www.carteleradeteatro.mx for detailed information on the plays that are currently running, where you can filter the information by play, theatre, neighborhood and date.

ConcertsMexico City’s main concerts halls are listed below, and we recommend that you visit their following websites for prices, location and dates:

Auditorio Nacional - http://www.auditorio.com.mx/Foro Sol - www.ticketmaster.com.mxPepsi Center WTC - http://pepsicenterwtc.com/Auditorio de la Gente - www.ticketmaster.com.mxEl Plaza Condesa - http://www.elplaza.mx/Arena México - http://arenaciudaddemexico.com/site/index.php

Movie TheatersThere are many movie theatre chains in Mexico City, most of which can be found in malls all across the city. Some of these include:

Cinemex – www.cinemex.comCinépolis – http://cinepolis.com/Cinemagic Huehuetoca – www.cinemagic.com.mx (arthouse cinema)Cinemanía Loreto – http://www.cinemanias.com.mx/ (arthouse cinema)Cineteca Nacional – http://www.cinetecanacional.net/ (arthouse cinema)

Buy tickets for many events and concerts at www.ticketmaster.com.mx.

SportsIf you like to watch soccer matches or want to know where to go to watch a lucha libre or horse races, please check out the following links:

Estadio Azteca (soccer) - http://www.estadioazteca.com.mx/Arena México (lucha libre, UFC) - http://arenaciudaddemexico.com/site/index.phpHipódromo de las Américas (Horse Races) - http://hipodromo.com.mx/

MuseumsMexico City has many museums and art exhibitions. Some of the most important and popular museums are:

Museo de Antropología Museo de Arte ModernoMuseo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo Museo del Palacio de Bellas ArtesMuseo del Templo Mayor Museo Nacional de San CarlosMuseo Nacional de Arte Museo Mural Diego RiveraAntiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso Museo Nacional de la EstampaMuseo Casa de Carranza Museo de la Ciudad de MéxicoMuseo Nacional de las CulturasMuseo Nacional de Historia (Castillo de Chapultepec)

Visit www.museosdemexico.org for a list of all kinds of museums.


Festivals and Fairs

There are many festivals and fairs in Mexico City to enjoy in your free time. Some of the most important are:

International Film Festival - www.cinetecanacional.netBook Fair - www.feriadellibro.cultura.df.gob.mxFriendly Cultures Fair - www.mexicocity.gob.mxBeer fest - www.cervefest.com.mx

For more information visit: www.cultura.df.gob.mx

Get Active

Visit the following link to find the pubic outdoor gyms in the city: http://indeporte.mx/gimnasios-urbanos/. The Bosque de Chapultepec park and the Viveros de Coyoacán are great places for running. Every weekend, the city closes off vehicle access to the main lanes of Paseo de la Reforma and some downtown streets from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm so it can be used exclusively by pedestrians, cyclists and roller skaters.

Bazars and Markets

Bazars and markets, known locally as tianguis, are an important part of Mexican culture. If you’re looking for Mexican arts and crafts or want to buy fresh and locally grown produce, here are some options:

La lonja mercantile – (http://lonjamercantil.com/) The most important boutique market in all of Mexico, which promotes and sells work by independent Mexican designers.

El mercadillo – (http://www.elmercadillobazar.com/) Mexican design and art market.

Parque Lincoln – Located in Polanco, this market offers a variety of food, and home products.

Mercado Roma – (http://mercadoroma.com/) Located in the Roma neighborhood, this market offers a variety of gourmet food products.

Mercado de las Flores – One of the city’s most traditional markets, this market sells

all kinds of flowers, live plants, Christmas trees, and other plants, and is located in the Jamaica metro station.

Mercado Hidalgo – Located downtown, this market offers a variety of food, home products, clothing and arts and crafts.

La Ciudadela (http://laciudadela.com.mx/) Mexican arts and crafts market.

Bazar del sábado – (www.elbazarsabado.com.mx) One of the most popular markets in the city thanks to its vibrant colors and traditional atmosphere, it is located in the San Ángel neighborhood and offers a variety of arts and crafts, and traditional indigenous products.

Mercado la Morera (http://www.cclamorera.com) - Located on Moliere street in Polanco, this market offers gourmet food and a wide variety of food options. The founders of this market were inspired to create it after they visited the San Miguel market in Madrid.

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There are also many crossfit and pilates centers and fitness clubs where you can sign up for monthly plans such as Sports World, Sports City, Sport Fitness, Smart Fit, to name a few.

International Community

There are many ways to meet people and make new friends from all over the world right here in the city. There are many associations and clubs for the international community, where people meet and participate in different activities and events.

www.internations.orgwww.mexpat.comwww.meetup.comwww.newcomers.org.mxwww.thenews.mx - Mexican English-language newspaper

Education in Mexico

The Mexican education system is divided into the following levels:

Preschool (3 years total) – 3 – 5 years oldPrimary school (6 years total) – 6 – 11 years oldSecondary School (3 years total) – 12 – 14 years oldPrep School / Baccalaureate (3 years total) - 15 - 17 years old

Basic Education (which consists of preschool, primary, secondary and prep school or baccalaureate) is mandatory in all of Mexico.

In Mexico City, there are both public and privates schools, some of which offer bilingual education for foreigners.

For more information, please visit the following: http://www.sep.gob.mx/es/sep1/directorio_de_escuelas http://www.chilango.com/tabla/2015/las-100-mejores-escuelas


Some of the main schools in Mexico City by zone are:

Zone School name AddressTelephone Number

Education Level

CE

NT

RA

L

Mexicana Americana

Amores 1709, Del Valle, 03100, Benito Juárez.www.mexicanaamericana.edu.mx

5524 5252 / 5534 4130

Primary

Mexicana Del Valle

Gabriel Mancera No. 1611, Del Valle, 03100, Benito Juárez.www.mexicanaamericana.edu.mx

5524 6761 / 5524 3096

Preschool, primary, (daycare)

Montessori De La Condesa

Aguascalientes 190, Hipódromo, 06100, Cuauhtémoc.www.mdlc.com.mx

5564 6240 / 5574 6537

Preschool, primary

Queen Mary School

Río Balsas 12, Cuauhtémoc, 06500, Cuauhtémoc.www.queenmaryschool.net

5535 0921 / 5703 0313

Preschool, primary, secondary, prep school

Simón BolívarMayorazgo de Solís 65, Xoco, 03330, Benito Juárez.www.isb.edu.mx

5604 8587Preschool, primary, secondary, prep school

Simón Bolívar - La Salle

Galicia 8, Insurgentes-Mixcoac, 03920, Benito Juárez.www.csblasalle.edu.mx

5598 3233 / 5598 3344

Secondary, prep school

WE

ST

Alemán Campus Norte Lomas Verdes

Av. Lomas Verdes 520, Alteña II; Lomas Verdes, 53120, Naucalpan.www.humboldt.edu.mx

30027500 /3002 7527

Secondary, prep school

Alemán Campus Poniente La Herradura

Bosque de Moctezuma 124, Fracc. La Herradura Delegación, 52784, Huixquilucan.www.humboldt.edu.mx

3002 7560Preschool, primary, secondary, prep school

Cumbres Lomas

Rosedal 50, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000, Miguel Hidalgo.www.cumbreslomas.com

5520 9408 / 5520 9409 / 5249 1170


El Roble

Jesús del Monte 30, Hacienda de las Palmas, 52763, Huixquilucan.www.elroble.edu.mx

5246 3253 / 5246 3252


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Education Level

WE

ST

Liceo Franco-Mexicano, A.C.

Homero 1521, Polanco, 11560, Miguel Hidalgo. www.lfm.edu.mx

9138 8080 / 9138 8070


Rosedal Lomas

Rosedal 48, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000, Miguel Hidalgo.www.rosedalomas.com

5202 8528 / 5202 6974 / 5202 8211


EA

ST

Activa

Emilio Carranza 359, San Andrés Tetepilco, 09440, Iztapalapa.www.eactiva.com

5539 7745 / 5672 8906

Preschool, primary

Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer

Calle 12 Manzana 100 Lote 34, Valle de los Reyes, 56430, La Paz.www.becquer.edu.mx

26423595 / 5855 8416

Preschool, primary, secondary, baccalaureate

De Oriente

11 de Agosto de 1859 # 579, Leyes de Reforma, 09310, Iztapalapa.www.colegiodeoriente.edu.mx

5600 0799 Primary

DidactaCalle 31 # 102, Maravillas, 57410, Nezahualcóyotl. www.colegiodidacta.com

5743 5928 / 5735 3205

Preschool, Primary, secondary

NO

RT

H

Anne SullivanÁlamo Plateado 40, Los Álamos, 53230, Naucalpan.www.annesullivan.edu.mx

5343 9257 / 5344 8661

Preschool, primary, secondary

Cristóbal Colón

Av. Lomas Verdes 2175, Lomas Verdes, 53120, Naucalpan.www.ccc.edu.mx

2625 0020 / 2625 0025

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Ellen Key

Jalapa 54, Fracc. Valle Ceylán, 54150, Tlalnepantla México.www.ellenkey.edu.mx

5391 8030 / 5388 2782

Preschool, primary

Thomas Jefferson

Privada de Gardenia 5, Ex. Hda. de Sta. Mónica, 11570, Tlalnepantla.www.itj.edu.mx

4160 2000 / 5361 2299


Maddox

Circunvalación Poniente 38, Cd. Satélite, 53100, Naucalpan.www.academiamaddox.com

5374 9350 / 5374 9378




Education Level

SO

UT

H

GandhiSillón de Mendoza 55, Toriello Guerra, 14050, Tlalpan.www.colegiogandhi.com.mx

5665 3600 / 5665 4552


Modern American School

Cerro del Hombre 18, Romero de Terreros, 04310, Coyoacán.www.modernamerican.edu.mx

5658 4766Preschool, primary, secondary, baccalaureate

Olinca

Periférico Sur 5170, Pedregal de Carrasco, 14700, Coyoacán.www.olinca.edu.mx

5606 3113 / 5606 3510

Early stimulation, preschool, primary, secondary, baccalaureate

Peterson Plantel Tlalpan

Carretera México Cuernavaca Km. 24, San Andrés Totoltepec, 14400, Tlalpan.www.peterson.mx

5813 014 / 5813 0116 ext. 163 o 146

Preschool, primary, secondary, baccalaureate

Springfield

Prolongación División del Norte 4284, Nueva Oriental Coapa, 14300, Tlalpan.www.colegiospringfield.edu.mx

5679 4037 / 5684 5899


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Recreational and Ecological Points of Interest

Acuario Inbursa – Located in Polanco; considered the largest aquarium in Latin America

Xochitla Parque Ecológico, State of Mexico (http://www.xochitla.org.mx/parque/) – Located in the Magical Town of Tepotzotlán in northern Mexico City, this ecological park has beautiful flower gardens, a special camping area, restaurants and bike and roller skate trails.

Africam Safari (http://www.africamsafari.com/) – Zoo park located 11 km outside of Puebla.

Bioparque, State of Mexico and Nuevo Leon (http://bioparquemexico.mx/) – These parks offers a variety of leisure activities such as game parks, a zoo park, zip-lining, theatres and museums.

Reino Animal (https://reinoanimal.com.mx/) – Located 25 km outside of Mexico City, this park offers stables with farm animals and a mini zoo.

Papalote Museo del Niño (https://papalote.org.mx/) – Located in the Bosque de Chapultepec in Mexico City, this is a world-class interactive museum for children and the whole family.

Museo del Juguete Antiguo México (http://museodeljuguete.mx/) – A museum housing historical and traditional Mexican toys.

Templo Mayo (http://www.templomayor.inah.gob.mx/) – Museum and archeological site that houses the ruins of the Templo Mayor and Aztec artifacts.

Museo de Cera de la Ciudad de México (www.museodecera.com.mx) – This museum is home to wax figure recreations of the world’s most famous politicians, socialites, and entertainers.

Ibby (www.ibbymexico.org.mx/biblioteca.html) – Library for children and young adults.

La Titería (http://www.latiteria.mx/) - This cultural center, located in Coyoacán, is known as the home of the marionettes, where you will find fantastic marionette shows and puppet workshops.

Parque de los Dinamos – Forest with rivers, waterfalls, trees and mountains, less than 5 minutes away from Mexico City.

Planetario Luis Enrique Erro – For more information on the planetarium, please visit www.cedicyt.ipn.mx/Planetario/Paginas/Planetario.aspx


Main Tourist Attractions outside of Mexico City

Here is a list of some of the main tourist destinations outside of Mexico City:

Teotihuacán archeological site. This impressive archeological site houses the remains of one of the most important Mesoamerican civilizations.

Tepoztlán, downtown, Market and Tepozteco. This is one of Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos, or Magical Towns, that is rich in prehispanic and colonial traditions.

Cuernavaca. Known as the City of Eternal Spring thanks to its year round temperate climate, it is a popular destination for foreigners looking to learn or improve their Spanish.

Queretaro. Colonial city whose historic downtown is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Puebla. With a striking view of the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl active volcanoes in the background, this city is rich in legends and world famous cuisine, and is also considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Taxco. Magical Town located in a geographical area defined by mountains and hills.

Xochimilco. Considered a World Heritage site by UNESCO, Xochimilco offers an interesting network of canals with floating gardens and vendors.

Guanajuato. Colonial city full of tourist attractions, and a centuries old network of tunnels and mines.

San Miguel De Allende. A small, picturesque and cosmopolitan city.

Valle de Bravo. This town is known for its beautiful lake and is surrounded by mountains and is a great place to spend time outdoors and enjoy nature and escape the noise of the big city.

All of these destinations are no more than 2 and a half hours away from Mexican City by car.

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Appendix - Maps

Municipalities of Mexico City

Source: www.lahistoriaconmapas.com


Source: http://ciudadmexico.com.mx/mapas.htm

Mexico City Metro System

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Source: http://www.redtransporte.mx/mexico-df/tren-ligero-ciudad-mexico/linea-tl1.html

Mexico City Light Rail System


Sources:

http://www.df.gob.mx/

http://www.salud.df.gob.mx/portal/

http://www.guiaturisticamexico.com/

http://www.visitmexico.com/es/que-visitar-en-mexico

http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/destinos-alrededores-df-ciudad-mexicoqueretaro.html

http://www.nexu.mx/blog/lo-que-debes-saber-sobre-la-tenencia-vehicular/

Contact information:Paulo EspindulaTel. (55) 5283 [email protected]

Oscar SantosTel. (55) 5283 [email protected]

Marcela LozanoTel. (55) 5283 [email protected]

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