Spring 2018 CG Meeting Draft Logistics Note May 15, 2018, Castle, City 2 / Draft Logistics Note

Please confirm your participation to the CG meeting by April 15, 2018 at gfdrr.org/spring2018cg Password: Mexico2018

This note provides information to help you plan and book your travel to . It also includes information regarding the Spring 2018 Meeting of the Consultative Group (CG) and useful information for visiting Mexico City. Kindly refer to the contact persons on the last page for any additional assistance.

1. Meeting Venue 3. Transportation We are pleased to welcome you to Mexico City, the capital city From Mexico City International Airport of Mexico. Founded by the in 1325 it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban settlements in the Western Mexico City is served by Mexico City International Airport, also Hemisphere and has emerged into a sprawling metropolis, known as Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez. regarded as one of the world’s leading financial and cultural The airport is located 5 kilometres east of downtown Mexico centers. City. Authorized taxis can be found outside terminals 1 and The Spring 2018 CG Meeting will be held at the Chapultepec 2. A trip to downtown Mexico City takes around 30 minutes, Castle. The sole royal castle in the , beautifully depending on traffic. Fares from the airport are fixed depending located in the Chapultepec Park. The venue is approximately a on your destination. As a guideline, a trip to the city center 30-minute cab ride from the historic center of Mexico City. costs around 250 MXN (USD 13.50). Castillo de Chapultepec () Bosque de Chapultepec Taxi information Ciudad de México, 11100 If riding a cab in the city, please be aware that there are Website: https://castillodechapultepec.inah.gob.mx/ A valid ID is required to access the venue. several types of taxis varying in quality and safety. It is strongly recommended to use only properly licensed taxis as taxi related 2. Schedule and Travel Dates crimes do occur. Below is a list of contact information for The Spring 2018 CG Meeting will be a one-day meeting, which trusted taxi operators. will take place on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, from 9.00 to 17.30, followed by a cocktail reception. Taxi-Mex: Tel. +52 9171-8888

Meeting sessions will be held in English and Spanish, with Servi-Taxi’s: Tel. +52 5271-2560 simultaneous interpretation in both languages. Taxis Radio Union: Tel. +52 5514-7861 Upon your arrival, GFDRR staff will be available to assist with registration and direct you to the meeting room. Most hotels are affiliated to a local taxi firm, and some will have A tentative agenda is available on the Spring 2018 CG website: taxi ranks outside the entrance. Meters in authorized cabs are https://gfdrr.org/spring2018cg verified annually as part of the taxi’s license. Taxi drivers are Please plan your travel accordingly. typically not tipped. Spring 2018 Meeting of the GFDRR Consultative Group / 3

4. Accomodation Safety Tips Please find below a list of hotels, all located a maximum • For your safety, always locate emergency exits and 30-minute drive from the CG venue. Kindly let us know at evacuation routes in any venues and public spaces you your earliest convenience should you require help with visit. accommodation for the CG, and we will do our best to assist • $60 goes far in Mexico City. It not advised to carry you. around excessive amounts of cash. Le Méridien Mexico City • Be mindful of who you share any personal information Paseo de 69 with, including information regarding your travel plans. Colonia Juárez • Traffic is CDMX is hectic, look up from your cellphone Ciudad de México, 06600 and pay attention when you cross the streets. For discounted rate, please book through the UR website: https://understandrisk.org/ur2018-logistics-information/ • Refrain from withdrawing money on the streets and at night. Hilton Mexico City Reforma Av. Juárez 70 • Only use safe, official, transportation. The use of public Colonia Centro transportation is not advised. Ciudad de México, 06010 Banking http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ciudad-de-mexico/hilton- There are many banks and ATM’s around the City Center and mexico-city-reforma-MEXRFHH/index.html Reforma districts. Many hotels also offer ATM cash withdrawal. Fiesta Americana Reforma For safety reasons, it is advised to only use ATM’s in hotels or 80 at larger commercial centers. Note that most banks are open Colonia Juárez 9:00-16:00 Monday-Friday. Ciudad de México, 06600 http://www.fiestamericana.com/web/fiesta-americana-reforma Banco Santander Av. Morelos 91 NH Collection Mexico City Reforma Colonia Juárez Calle Liverpool 155 Ciudad de México, 06600 Colonia Juárez Ciudad de México, 06600 HSBC https://www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nh-collection-mexico- Insurgentes Centro 56 city-reforma?campid=8435708&ct=287135536&gclid=EA IaIQobChMIqrO4oeeA2gIVw2SGCh2lfAJgEAAYASAAEgKlZ Ciudad de México, 06030 vD_BwE&dclid=CNP17K3ngNoCFU1TDAodZ_0Juw Medical 5. City and tourist information For any medical services or emergencies, the following private hospitals are located in proximity to the city center and the CG The Tourism Promotion Council of Mexico offers multilingual, venue and have English speaking staff. up to date, information for visitors to Mexico and Mexico City at https://www.visitmexico.com/en/main-destinations/mexico- Clinica Londres city. Calle Durango No. 50 Colnia Roma Norte Del. Cuauhtémoc Safety Ciudad de México, 06700 As in any urban center, it is advised to exercise caution and +52 5229-8400 avoid drawing unnecessary attention to oneself. Should you find yourself in an emergency dial 911. Hospital Ángeles Metropolitano Tlacotalpan No. 59 Sur Del. Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México, 06760 +52 5265-1800 or +52 5265-1900 4 / Draft Logistics Note

The nearest pharmacy is a five-minute walk from Chapultepec 6. Contact Castle: For any additional information or questions, please contact: Farmacias Similares Avenida Chapultepec 473 Ms. Sumati Rajput, GFDRR Juárez, 06600 Office: +1 202 458 1657 (Washington) Ciudad de México Mobile: +1 347 404 1530 (mobile, also in Mexico City) Other information Email: [email protected]

• +52 is the country code for Mexico if dialling a Mexican Mr. Wilhelm Irwe, GFDRR number from an international phone service provider. Office: +1 202 458 1103 (Washington) • It is advised not to drink tap water. Mobile: +1 202 361 2738 (mobile, also in Mexico City) Email: [email protected] • 10-15 % tip is customary at restaurants and bars

• OXXO is Mexico’s largest convenience store chain with hundreds of locations around Mexico City and carries any snacks, drinks or hygiene products you may need. Chapultepec Castle and surrounding area At-a-glance

Chapultepec Castle