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GENERAL INFORMATION
This is the principal airport of Mexico and Latin America with connections to the rest of the world. It is located approximately 15 kilometers from the place where the WUWM event will occur.
The official service (white and yellow cabs) offers the most comfort and safety from the airport to your hotel - this is the only service authorized by the AICM. We recommend requesting the ordinary service (maximum 4 passengers with normal baggage) ordering a ticket for zone #6. It is approximately the cost of 20 USD. Depending on the traffic, the distance to the hotel is approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour.
The official currency is the Mexican Peso but United States dollars are accepted without problem. Other currencies, such as the Euro, are admitted in certain places like airports, banks, or foreign exchange offices. International credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted all over the country. Cash dispensers (A.T.M.): Will normally accept all cards.
Mexico City presents moderate temperatures, with an annual average of 16° Celsius. Its moderate climate is a result of the combination of its altitude (2,250 meters above sea level) and its rural geography protects it from excessive winds and from dampness. The warmest summer’s months are from June to August, when the temperatures rise up to 31° C.
There will be a registration booth in the Hotel Marquis Reforma on 22 April 2008, from 12:00 to 18:00 Hours. Registration for delegates will also be held in Torre Mayor Piso 51 from 12:00 to 17:30 on 23 April 2008. Near the registration booths you will find an information desk where you can ask about schedules, sites, programs, and the partners program.
LA TORRE MAYOR – PISO 51 The 51st FLOOR of the TORRE MAYOR (GREAT TOWER) dominates with its height the four cardinal points from the financial, cultural, and recreational heart of Mexico City. Located in front of the Chapultepec's forest, beside the exclusive area of Polanco, its magnificent structure of 52 floors lies at the number 505 of Paseo de la Reforma Avenue, just in the Museum District and the Zona Rosa (Pink Zone), right in the heart of the city. The Torre Mayor is the second tallest building in Latin America and PISO 51, site of the Conference, will give our visitors the opportunity to see the greatness of this diverse and vibrant city. (www.piso51.com) After 9 years of it being built, Torre Mayor has the advanced system BMS (Building Management System), which turns it into an intelligent building with a systematized control of all the equipment and services in an efficient way to give comfort to all its visitors and residents. It has a Business center, Lounge Bar, Restaurant, auditorium, terrace, Spa and gym, private elevators plus 29 public elevators, heliport, wireless internet, and all kind of services that will make your visit an unforgettable experience. (www.torremayor.com.mx)
It is recommended that delegates dress in suit and tie during the meetings. For dinner and during the technical visits more informal clothing and comfortable shoes are suitable. Those attending the accompanying persons program may wear informal clothes and comfortable shoes. This time of the year we are in full spring and the climate is liable to be warm and nice. Sometimes there are chances of slight drizzles in the evening, so we advise you to bring a light jacket in case of rain.
During the Conference and technical visits we will rely on the service of simultaneous translation in English, French and Spanish. However, any translation to another language will be considered according to the number of delegates registered. If required by some delegations, we can also provide guides / interpreters who speak your language. The cost would be separate and charged directly to the interested party.
Most countries can enter Mexico without a visa, by just presenting your passport and / or the tourist's migratory form, transmigrate, business visitor, or visitor counselor forms, which can be obtained directly in travel agencies, airlines or at the point of arrival. When using a tourist visa you can stay in Mexico up to 180 days. The countries that do not need a visa to enter Mexican Territory are: Germany, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Chile, Cyprus, South Korea, Costa Rica, Denmark, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, The United States, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Mexico, as with other many Latin countries, is very welcoming and warm with visitors. Mexicans are very attentive and they like to treat guests in a friendly manner. We are sure you will feel at home when you visit our city. If you would like to know more about our customs, you will find it useful to visit the following website: www.protocolo.org
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