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Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Airport Information
(Mexico City, Mexico)
Situated is close proximity to the suburbs of Chicolapan, Metro Fray Servando, San Salvador Atenco and Tlalnepantla, Mexico City International Airport (MEX) is roughly 13 km / 8 miles east the central Mexico City itself. The airport also goes by the name of the Benito Juárez International Airport and is currently owned and managed by the Grupo Aeroportuario de la Ciudad de México.
Following recent expansions and construction work, the airport is now handling around 40 million passengers annually and boasts new concourse areas. One of the country's most modern passenger buildings, Terminal 2 will shortly be handling regular Airbus flights and is amongst Mexico's most modern and well-equipped facilities. Mexico City Airport features a popular 'plane spotting' observation area, where visitors are able to get close-up views of the planes as they land and take-off.
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Mexico City Airport offers travelers a foreign bus terminal, a fast subway train system and various taxi cabs, which are authorised by AICM (Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México). Public transport links the airport with downtown Mexico City and in particular, the Plaza de la República and the Paseo de la Reforma. Also connected are the city's many lively neighbourhoods, such as the recently revamped Centro Historico District, the neighbourhood surrounding the vast Alameda Park, and the colourful Zona Rosa district. Cities nearby include Córdoba, Cuernavaca, Puebla, Tepotzotlán and Toluca.
Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Information: History and Facilities
The Central Airport of Mexico City was officially inaugurated in 1939, when it was known locally as the Puerto Aéreo Central de la Ciudad de México. By the 1960s, jet-powered charter planes were transporting large numbers of passengers and the city's tourism industry soon began to boom. In 1964, several airports around Mexico were closed and the Federal Government implemented a number of major restructuring plans. Today, Mexico City International Airport (MEX) has grown to become the busiest and biggest airport in the whole of Latin America and ranks in the world's top 50.
In total there are more than 160 shops spread around Mexico City Airport, making the airport feel more like a shopping mall at times. Popular shops include Aeroboutiques, Bijoux, Duty & Tax Free, Dulces de Mexico, Fiesta Arts & Crafts, Mex Souvenirs, Mexicanissimo and Satsuki. Food and beverages are also widespread, with around 80 eateries offering everything from fast-food and snacks, to fine dining in pleasant surroundings. The Medas bars are always busy and most offer computer terminals with Internet access.
Also on offer at Mexico City Airport are a number of secure lockers, courier and mail services, an International Business Club, parking spaces for just over 1,900 vehicles, and tourism offices, including outlets of the Asociacion de Hoteles de la Ciudad De Mexico and Secretaria de Turismo DF. Four VIP lounges are operated by the Centurion Club, Telcel and Televisa, while financial services are provided by Aerochange, American Express, Banamex, Consultoria, HSBC and Money Exchange.
Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Information: About Mexico City Tourism
Full of charm, character and excitement, Mexico City is a modern city and located within the country's Federal District. Filled with many bohemian districts and impressive museums, the Centro Historico area of Mexico City is well worth some making time to explore properly, being home to Aztec ruins and 16th-century palaces.
Mexico City Airport (MEX) is a significant gateway into this part of the country and just a short drive from endless sightseeing opportunities. Tourists should look out for the museums surrounding the centrally located Alameda Park, the Art Deco architecture around the Plaza de la República, the shopping centres within the Zona Rosa and Polanco neighbourhoods, and the many restaurants bordering the Plaza de la Constitucion (Zócalo). Of particular interest in Mexico City is the Metropolitan Cathedral, Palacio Nacional, Monumento a la Independencia, Torre Latinoamericana, and the Aztec remains of the Templo Mayor.
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