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Logistics
TRANSPORTATION
(Airport code: MEX)
There are carriers who will offer to carry your luggage. This is a service authorized by the airport and is safe - they will be uniformed with white shirts, navy blue tie and dark blue pants. There is no fixed price for this service, but 15-30 pesos should be fine, unless you are traveling in a group or have a lot of bags.
10-15 $US - Transportación Terrestre cabs are white, yellow, and black airplane stickers on the doors, for which you can buy a ticket in the marked counters inside the airport. An alternative, less costly service is located outside of Gate D. The taxis are green Volkswagen beetles with the right front seat removed.
10 UScents – 2 pesos each ride. You will be at the TERMINAL AEREA stop on the #5 (yellow) line. Look for the large M for the entrance next to the domestic flights terminal and to the left when coming out of the international arrivals hall. It gets EXTREMELY crowded, particularly during rush hours, so may not be advisable with luggage.
The conference will take place in the area of Mexico City called Plaza de la Constitución, commonly known as Zócalo in the Centro Histórico (Historic Downtown) is one of the largest squares in the world, surrounded by historic buildings, including the City Hall and the Cathedral.
The metro stop closest to the suggested hotels is ZOCALO off of the #2 (blue) line.
The stop closest to the conference site is ALLENDE off of the #2 (blue) line.
There are also buses and taxis widely available.
For a map of the city and the metro system, go HERE.
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