Travel Impressions

Known by turn as the "City of the Palaces," "City of Hope," "Capital in Movement," the oldest city in North America, and one of the largest on earth, Mexico City is a destination that gives the words "world-class" a whole new meaning. Home to over 20 million people—including the second wealthiest person on record today, Carlos Slim—and the largest U.S. expatriate community, Mexico City is one of the richest on the planet in terms of both cultural and material wealth. Helicopters bypassing traffic in this bustling hub are a common sight, but the biggest and most affordable metro system in Latin America makes it easy for visitors to get around on their own. You'll run out of time before running out of attractions in Mexico City, where the Chapultepec Palace presides in grandiose style over this elevated city. The Modern Art Museum and National Museum of Anthropology are a stone's throw away from the palatial park, just south of Plaza Garibaldi and its live mariachi music. The artsy neighborhoods of Zona Rosa, Roma, Condesa, Coyoacan and San Angel are beloved by visitors and foreign residents alike; Polanco plays host to chic nightspots and trendy restaurants easily accessible by foot or red-and-gold taxis. Theme parks like Six Flags Mexico ® ; a seasonal ice skating ring in the city square; and the oldest university in the Americas round out intrigue to suit all ages, answering why 600,000 former Americans have made it home. 54 Mexico City MexICo CITy fOuR SEASONS MExIcO cITY ooooo the Four seasons hotel presides over a sense of luxurious seclusion, unsurpassed service and impeccable modern amenities. oversized guestrooms and suites are characterized by high ceilings and French doors, spacious living areas, and beautiful marble bathrooms that look onto the peaceful courtyard. aaa Five Diamond. 1 PRESIDENTE INTERcONTINENTAL MExIcO cITY ooooh Located in the heart of the city, in the Polanco district, which contains major financial and commercial interests, Presidente intercontinental Mexico city is ideally situated for business and pleasure. the lake and botanical gardens in chapultepec Park, renowned museums, historical sites, and shopping centers are all within walking distance from the hotel. 2 SHERATON MARIA ISABEL HOTEL & TOwERS oooo Discover Mexico city at the sheraton Maria isabel hotel, centrally located on Paseo de la reforma, overlooking the famous angel of independence, and just a few blocks from the chapultepec Park and local attractions. sink into the sheraton sweet sleeper™ Bed in all 755 guestrooms. Whether you want a peaceful night's sleep for a meeting or a relaxing vacation, you'll love it. aaa Four Diamond. 3 Monumento de los Niños Héroes Alameda Bosque de Chapultepec Z O N A R O S A National Museum of Anthropology Tamayo Museum Museum of Modern Art National History Museum Gallery of History Monument of the Revolution Simon Bolivar Monument Christopher Columbus Monument La Ciudadela Mexico Arena Cuauhtemac Monument El Ángel 1 3 Vacation Enhancing tours With so much to do in Mexico city, planning ahead is a must! Make your arrangements before you depart, and rest assured that you'll be enjoying the best of what this dynamic metropolis has to offer. cuernavaca And Taxco: A scenic highway set against lush backdrop and tall mountains forms the trail to Cuernavaca, the "City of eternal Spring." There, you'll visit the oldest cathedral in Mexico, followed by a stop in Taxco, "The City of Silver." Folkloric ballet: The beautiful Palace of Fine Arts provides an enchanting setting for the world-famous Mexican Folkloric Ballet; traditional music and dance play out on its stage every Wednesday and Sunday. Pyramids & Guadalupe basilica Tour: The tour first takes you first to the Guadalupe Basilica, then to a stop to learn about the Mexican maguey cactus before continuing on to the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon at Teotihuacan for a glimpse of life before the Spanish arrived in Mexico. Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. 2

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