{"id":1998,"date":"2025-06-02T20:55:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T20:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iass2025.unam.mx\/?page_id=1998"},"modified":"2025-10-30T11:27:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T17:27:41","slug":"travel-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iass2025.unam.mx\/index.php\/travel-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Info"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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IASS <\/span>2025<\/span>
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DISCOVER MEXICO CITY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Mexico City is the capital of the Mexican Republic and the political, cultural, and financial center of the country. It is the largest and most populous city in North America, and one of the most significant cultural capitals in Latin America.<\/p>

More than seven centuries of history can be appreciated throughout its vast avenues \u2014 some of which trace the pre-Hispanic boulevards of ancient Tenochtitlan \u2014 and through its architecture, where layers of history coexist. Its dynamic urban life reflects multiple expressions of its traditional roots, evoking both indigenous and colonial legacies, while also showcasing refined artistic and architectural forms that embody modernity and the vibrant future of a growing metropolis.<\/p>

Its pre-Hispanic remains attest to the greatness of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan, the capital of one of the most important and influential civilizations in Mesoamerica: the Mexicas (\/me\u02c8\u0283ikas\/), the original Nahuatl<\/em> name for the Aztecs.<\/p>

Colonial architecture, represented in Mexican Baroque and Neoclassical styles, exemplifies the blending of cultures, combining native craftsmanship with the grandeur of European construction to create distinctive and unique works. Across the city, one can find remarkable examples in elegant temples, historical residences, and former convents.<\/p>

Picturesque neighborhoods such as Coyoac\u00e1n, San \u00c1ngel, and Tlalpan preserve their unique charm and character, while Polanco, Ju\u00e1rez, Cuauht\u00e9moc, Condesa, and Roma reflect the cosmopolitan and modern spirit of this Latin American metropolis \u2014 featuring galleries, restaurants, parks, caf\u00e9s, and fondas (traditional eateries offering daily Mexican cuisine). The city showcases an extensive array of architectural styles, ranging from Art D\u00e9co, Spanish Colonial Revival, and Mexican Neocolonial to Functionalist and Modern movements, as well as distinctive structural and aesthetic projects from each decade of the second half of the 20th century and continuing into the 21st century.<\/p>

For those who love art and history, Mexico City offers an extraordinary range of options \u2014 with over 188 museums, 64 theaters, 15 cultural centers, and 7 nearby archaeological sites.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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IMPORTANT:<\/b><\/span> Due to the change of venue, all previously published accommodation information has been updated. Please note that the new venue \u2014 the Faculty of Architecture<\/a><\/span>\u00a0 \u2014 is located in the <\/span>southern part of Mexico City<\/b>, approximately <\/span>16 km from the Historic Center<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

If you booked accommodation before mid-May, we recommend <\/span>canceling it as soon as possible<\/b> and <\/span>rebooking lodging closer to the new venue<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

The Faculty of Architecture is located within the Central University City Campus of the Universidad Nacional Aut\u00f3noma de M\u00e9xico (UNAM<\/span><\/span><\/a>)<\/span>, a vibrant and culturally rich area that attracts both national and international visitors throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>

Please be aware that <\/span>major events<\/b> such as the <\/span>Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix (October 26)<\/b> and <\/span>D\u00eda de Muertos celebrations (November 1\u20132)<\/b> will take place around the same dates. Therefore, <\/span>high demand for accommodation is expected<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

Note: <\/b>Transportation between the <\/span>Hotel Radisson Para\u00edso<\/b> and <\/span>Hotel Royal Pedregal<\/b> and the Faculty of Architecture will be provided via <\/span>special shuttle buses<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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