Mexico+City

// Welcome to Mexico City //  An Adventurous City…

media type="youtube" key="mwbVryvVpE4" height="344" width="425" Part A: The Essential Guide to the Nation
 * **Official name of the country:** ||  || **Mexico** ||


 * **Geographic orientation (site & situation):** ||  ||  Mexico City is located in the Valley of Mexico, sometimes called the Basin of Mexico. This valley is located in th e [|Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt] located in the high plateaus of south-central Mexico.  ( 23 00 N, 102 00 W) ||   ||
 * **Climate :** ||  ||  V aries from tropical to desert ||   ||
 * **Terrain: ** ||  ||  H igh, rugged mountains; low coastal plains; high plateaus; desert ||   ||
 * **Area:** ||  || T otal: 1,964,375 sq km, land: 1,943,945 sq km，water: 20,430 sq km  ||
 * **Neighboring nations:** ||  || Mexico is in Middle America, b orde red by the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the United States and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and the United States . ( Belize 250 km, Guatemala 962 km, US 3,141 km )   ||
 * **Official language:** ||  || Spanish ||   ||
 * **Population** : ||  || 111,211,789 ||   ||
 * **Religions :** ||  || Roman Catholic 76.5%, Protestant 6.3% (Pentecostal 1.4%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.1%, other 3.8%), other 0.3%, unspecified 13.8%, none 3.1% (2000 census) ||   ||
 * **Races/cultures of people ****: ** ||  || Mexico  has changed rapidly during the 20th century. In many ways, contemporary life in its cities has become very similar to that in neighboring United States and South America. Most Mexican villagers follow the older way of life more than the city people do.  ||   ||

Part B: The Essential Guide to the City Foods: ** Mexican foods considered very spicy. Mexican food history shows that Mexico has given chocolate to the world, as well as several other specialties, including peanuts, vanilla, beans, coconuts and tomatoes. The traditional Mexican cooking makes use of these native elements to produce tasteful meals. With the arrival of specialties like pork, lamb, beef, wine, vinegar and cheese from Spain.
 * Famous drinks in Mexico (Soup and Juice): **





The music of Mexico is diverse and features a wide range of different musical styles influenced by a variety of cultures; most songs are Amerindian and European. Many traditional Mexican songs are famous, although their origin in Mexico is not clear to the non-Mexican listener. There are many popular songs in Mexico: “Bésame Mucho”, “La Bamba”, “Granada”, “Cielito Lindo”,“El Rey”,“Maria Bonita”, “Mexico Lindo y Querido
 * Music**
 * Clothing **

Mexican people living in big cities trend to wear clothes like loud-colored cotton t-shirts, snickers and jeans. Otherwise, we can see modern clothes with a “native” feeling. Most Mexicans like brown or dark red; it is uncommon to see light colours of their clothing. ** Currency and Exchanges Rates: **1:12.0971 Tips for travellers **

How to Have a Safe and Healthy Trip Know Before You Go As you travel, keep abreast of local news coverage. If you plan a stay in one place for longer than a few weeks, or, if you are in an area where communications are poor, experiencing civil unrest or some natural disaster, you are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Registration takes only a few moments, and it may be invaluable in case of an emergency. Other useful tips are: · Leave a detailed itinerary and the numbers of your passport or other citizenship documents with a friend or relative in the United States. · Bring either a U.S. passport or a certified copy of a birth certificate and photo identification. · Carry your photo identification and the name of a person to contact with you in the event of serious illness or other emergency. · Keep photocopies of your airline or other tickets and your list of traveler’s checks with you in a separate location from the originals and leave copies with someone at home. · Leave things like unnecessary credit cards and expensive jewelry at home. <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msofontkerning: 0pt; msolist: Ignore;">· Bring travelers checks, not cash. <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msofontkerning: 0pt; msolist: Ignore;">· Use a money belt or concealed pouch for passport, cash and other valuables. <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msofontkerning: 0pt; msolist: Ignore;">· Do not bring firearms or ammunition into Mexico without written permission from the Mexican government. Security information and Safety Safety Tips In an emergency, call (915) 250-0123, the 24-hour hotline of the Mexican Ministry of Tourism. They also have two toll free numbers: if calling within Mexico (918)009-0392 and from the U.S. 1-800-482-9832. The hotline is for immediate assistance but it can give you general, nonemergency guidance as well. It is an important number to keep with you. If necessary, in an emergency, you may also call the U.S. Embassy or the nearest U.S. consulate or consular agency. <span style="color: purple; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 20pt; msoansilanguage: EN-CA; msobidilanguage: AR-SA; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastlanguage: EN-CA;">Part C: Itinerary __ Best Trip to Mexico City __ April 6-April 12 (Tuesday-Monday) 7 days 6 nights plan

Arrival in Mexico City airport at 9.AM. and transfer to your pre-selected hotel- Four Seasons Hotel Mexico D.F Today's activities : Airport to Hotel > > Room Rate:
 * Day-01:(Tuesday) **
 * Accommodations at hotel.
 * Overnight. Instructions
 * Superior Room ** with one king bed $220.00 USD

$220.00 USD X 6 nights = 1,320.00 Estimated subtotal (USD)* = 1,320.00 Total estimated rates, taxes and fees: Total room rates = 1,320.00 Value Added Tax (16%) = 211.20 Federal Tax (3%) = 39.60 Estimated total (USD)* = 1,570


 * Currency Converter to Canadian Dollar: **
 * || 1,570.80 US Dollars (USD) ||
 * || is approximately equal to ||
 * || 1,620.11 Canadian Dollars (CAD)

Room Features: **
 * The room furnished with a desk, loveseat, CD player, coffee table, LCD flat screen television and wireless high-speed Internet access.
 * The full marble bathroom features a deep soaking tub, separate shower and WC.
 * Select Superior Rooms are equipped for wheelchair use. ||

<span style="color: green; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt;">**Day 2 (Wednesday)** <span style="color: green; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt;"> Today’s activities: <span style="color: green; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt;"> Alameda Central, Shopping Meals: Breakfast & Lunch at Hotel, dinner at <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Papa Bill’s Saloon.


 * [[image:1_1234137240_alameda-central-palacio-de-bellas-artes.jpg width="353" height="315" caption="Alameda Central-This is the oldest and largest attraction of the city. It was used as and Aztec market place and execution site during the Spanish Inquisition. This place includes a concert hall, museum, and a theatre. (Google Image)"]] ||  ||



This is a famous Shopping Mall in Mexico City. It is a famous shopping mall commented by the favourite pastime of numerous tourists and they find very good spots in Mexico City so they can enjoy shopping. There are excellent stores of all types including bookstores and clothing stores.



Today’s activities: ** Xochimilco tour ****, **** Six Flags **
 * Day 03 **** (Thursday) **
 * Meals: Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch & Dinner at Six Flags amusement park**
 * Drive to the Plaza de las Cibeles, Poliforum Cultural Siqueiros, Bull Ring and the University City recently declared by UNESCO human patrimony. This building was constructed on a petrified sea of lava.
 * Before continuing to Xochimilco’s floating gardens, ride the canals on a “trajinera” surrounded by a floating world of mariachi and marimba music.
 * Then we will go the amusement park for the rest of the day.

Six flags is the most popular amusing park in the Mexico City where you can find entertainment for the whole family, and an array of spectacular rides that include thrill, family and kids attractions. We guarantee you a day full of fun and incredible shows performed by famous superheroes like Batman or the sweetie Looney Tunes. This park features Thrill Rides, such as the fastest wooden roller coaster in Latin-American, or the famous Superman of The Ultimate Escape. Another popular attraction is Boomerang with a height of 121 feet reaching a speed of 46 miles per hour and 360º high-speed turns.

Ticket Costs 1 adult ticket: 24 USD 2 adult tickets: 48 USD is approximately to 48.73 CAD

Today’s activities: ** Mexico city tour with museum, Nightlife ** > Café night club
 * Day 4(Friday) **
 * Meals: Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch at Anthropological Museum, Dinner at Bulldog Café night Club. **
 * Today you will experience the worlds biggest city, Mexico city, with its precious treasures of nature, culture, art and history.
 * Then we continue to the residential area of the metropolis, Chapultepec park and Lomas.
 * Then we continue to the world famous Anthropological Museum, here you will get an excellent insight and summary of Mexican history and archaeology.
 * Then we continue to the Bulldog

<span style="color: navy; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Zocalo (main square) where you find the National Palace and the Cathedral, Bellas Artes Opera and the Latinoamericana tower, that survived the 1985 earthquake.



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Anthropological Museum, here you will get an excellent insight and summary of Mexican history and archaeology.

<span style="color: navy; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> Bulldog Café is a huge nightclub with three floors which look down onto the main dance floor. The romantics and other tourists to visit this club will prove to be an unforgettable night.

**Day 05(<span style="color: #ff33cc; font-family: PMingLiU; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt;">Saturday) ** Today’s activities: **Teotihuacan pyramids, Scuba Diving** Teotihuacan, where gods, men, heaven and earth met in the mythical past; you can visit the pyramids of the Sun and the Moon and the impressive Temple of Quetzalcoatl.
 * Meals :Breakfast at Hotel, Lunch at Jaso, Dinner at Hotel **




 * Climb the pyramids on their own risk.
 * You will enjoy free time for taking pictures and do some sightseeing on your own.
 * Then we will go to Scuba diving

Scuba diving: Scuba Diving in the wonderful waters of the Pacific Ocean is one of the most adventurous activities in Mexico. Mexico has several diving spots where divers can take the opportunity to observe and enjoy the variety of tropical fishes, and sea mammals.



<span style="color: red; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt;">**<span style="font-family: 宋体,MS Song;">Day 6 (Sunday) ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 新細明體; font-size: 10pt;"> Open on Sundays 3:30 P.M Meals: Breakfast& Lunch at Hotel, Dinner at La Habichuela-Centro Sit on the edge of your seat while the Matador tests the bull's patience! Come see the bullfight at the Plaza de Toros. Two of the most famous matadors, Manuel Rodriguez and Luis Procuna, performed in this stadium. They came from the capital districts of Mixcoac and San Juan de Letrán. These men fought and killed many bulls from the ranch of Don Antonio Llaguno.



Ticket Costs: $83.95 per adult 83.95x2= 167.90 Service Chg 2x$4.84= $9.68 Activity Total: $177.58

Sub Total: $177.58 Processing Fee: $3.95


 * <span style="font-family: 新細明體;">Order Total: $181.53 **



<span style="color: #66ccff; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt;"> **Day 07:** Today’s activities: Shopping ( <span style="color: #66ccff; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt;">Centro Santa Fe) <span style="color: #66ccff; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 宋体; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt;">, Return Home <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14pt; msoansilanguage: EN-US; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidilanguage: AR-SA; msofareastfontfamily: 宋体; msofareastlanguage: ZH-CN; msofontkerning: 1.0pt;">Centro Santa Fe is one of the largest and most integrated shopping centres in Latin America. The centre features a 10-screen Theater, several restaurants, a play area for kids and the best entertainment for all types. It offers a unique up scale shopping experience featuring around 285 stores selling top brands and the top boutiques of Mexico.



² departure from your hotel to the airport ² Departs from Mexico City, Mexico(MEX) airport to Toronto
 * Airline Ticket **


 * || **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flight Information: ** ||
 * __ Departure Trip: __**


 * Flight: AC993 **
 * Fare Class:** Tango Plus
 * Departs:** Toronto, ON, Canada - Pearson(YYZ) Apr 06, 2010 09:00
 * Arrives:** Mexico City, Mexico(MEX) Apr 06, 2010 12:45


 * __ Return Trip: __**


 * Flight: AC992 **
 * Fare Class:** Tango Plus
 * Departs:** Mexico City, Mexico(MEX) Apr 12, 2010 13:50
 * Arrives:** Toronto, ON, Canada - Pearson(YYZ) Apr 12, 2010 19:25

Flight Ticket Details : Air Travellers Security Charge (ATSC): $34.00 Mexico Intl. Arpt. Departure Tax: $52.80 GST: $2.50 Mexico Tourism Tax: $42.52 Surcharge: $360.04 Booking fee: $66.40 Booking fee GST: $3.32
 * **__ Seats __** || **__ Base Fare __** || **__ Taxes & Surcharges __** || **__ Total __** ||
 * 2 || $767.96 || Canada Airport Improvement Fee: $50.00
 * 2 || $767.96 || Canada Airport Improvement Fee: $50.00

Total taxes: $611.58 || $1,379.54 CAD ||

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