DESTINATIONS
The State of Mexico has various advantages for the development of the meetings industry, such as connectivity, road infrastructure, proximity to the market, academic context, and industrialization, which make it an ideal destination to receive congresses, conventions, conferences, seminars, incentives, fairs, and exhibitions.
The versatility of options offered by the state territory in its clusters allows the entity to compete in different markets and events.
Here are the clusters:
1. tOLUCA - METEPEC
Why holding my event in Toluca and Metepec?
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Their geographical location and access routes are unmatchable.
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Toluca has an international airport located 5 minutes from the Toluca Convention and Exhibition Center, which can receive 8 million annual passengers and 8 FBOs (exclusive terminals for private flights).
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Both are recognizable for their diverse gastronomy, which includes traditional dishes and drinks such as the chorizo toluqueño, the "Mosquitos" (Toluca), and the "Garañona" (Metepec).
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Their main attractions are El Cosmovitral and El Museo del Barro.
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Their Alfeñique and Quimera Festivals stand out.
Toluca has hosted internationally relevant meetings, such as the Summit of North American Leaders and the World Championship of Basque Ball, among others.
2. Ixtapan de la sal - TONATICO
Why holding my meeting in Ixtapan?
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It is located one hour from Toluca and two hours from Mexico City by highway.
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It offers excellent infrastructure for meetings inside and outside the hotels and places for holding special events.
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It is a wellness destination with high-level SPA experiences, spas with hot springs, flotation cabins, and more.
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It has an 18-hole golf course.
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Its main tourist attractions are the Ixtapan Water Park, the Magical Town of Tonatico, and the Grutas de la Estrella caves.
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It has venues for indoor and outdoor activities with exceptional weather.
In 2015, Ixtapan de la Sal held the PCMA North American Advisory Summit.
3. Teotihuacan
Why holding your meeting in Teotihuacán?
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Teotihuacan is a unique and holistic place.
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It has excellent connectivity from Mexico City to other points in the states of Mexico and Hidalgo.
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Close to the Benito Juárez and Felipe Ángeles International Airports.
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It houses the second most visited archaeological site with pyramids in the world.
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It offers pre-Hispanic gastronomy.
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It has tourist attractions and unique activities such as visits to its two museums and temples and balloon and bicycle rides.
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It has venues to carry out indoor and outdoor activities with an exceptional view of the archaeological site.
Teotihuacán is where the Central American Games flame ignites every year. It hosts various kinds of events, such as the Magicians Conference, while being a phenomenal place for incentive programs like visiting the Hot Air Balloon Festival.
4. VALLE DE BRAVO
Why holding my meeting in Valle de Bravo?
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It has excellent connectivity to and from Mexico City and Toluca.
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There are gourmet restaurants specializing in Mexican food and international cuisine.
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Valle de Bravo has extraordinary attractions for incentive programs with its adventure tourism activities, such as water sports, paragliding, hang gliding, and hiking.
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It offers activities around crafts, gastronomy, and music.