Veracruz. Location Veracruz is located 260 miles from México City on the Gulf of México.

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Climate Tropical with an average annual temperature of 75 ºF Population has 600,000 inhabitants Economic Activities The principal economic activities of are: the Port of, commercial trade,

1 Location is located 260 miles from México City on the Gulf of México. Air Transportation The following airlines fly to : Aeroméxico, Aerocalifornia, Aerocaribe, Aerolitoral, Mexicana, Azteca airlines and Continental airlines. Climate Tropical with an average annual temperature of 75 ºF Population has 600,000 inhabitants Economic Activities The principal economic activities of are: the Port of, commercial trade, metallurgy, the iron and steel industry. The city of is the main destination for the tourists coming to the State of. 1 2 Convention Venues World Trade Center A world class exhibition venue, designed and equipped according to international standards. Offers its visitors and meeting planners an endless number of opportunities with the enormous facility of finding everything under the same roof. Located on the modern, developed metropolitan area of - Boca del Río, WTC is located near important shopping malls and business class hotels and 20 minutes away from the International Airport Heriberto Jara. Facilities WTC provides a convenient solution for all kind events, with a capacity on a single level 133,580 sq. ft, which makes logistics easy and offers unparalleled feasibility. The Exhibition area has 96,876 sq. ft, with a ceiling height, which can be divided into four large rooms and has a capacity for 600 booths with services. There are 13 independent loading and unloading docks. The Conventions area has a Business Center with all services of 3,358 sq. ft., with four meeting rooms; 5 ballrooms of 26,587 sq. ft., and 7 meeting rooms designed to hold work sessions with a capacity for up to 150 people. There is a service lobby, kitchen, dressing rooms, rest-rooms, a warehouse and independent platforms. On the Main Lobby there are registration modules, commercial areas, a cafeteria and an art gallery.

Services The whole site is equipped with telecommunications and Internet services, air conditioning, compressed air, surrounding sound, fire protection system, 3 elevators for visitors and handicap

2 Services The whole site is equipped with telecommunications and Internet services, air conditioning, compressed air, surrounding sound, fire protection system, 3 elevators for visitors and handicap facilities. There is indoor parking for 500 cars, and outdoor parking for 450. Floor Plan Specifications Settings Area sq.ft. Width / ft. Length / ft. Height / ft. Stands Auditorium Class Room Banquet Dinner / Dance Exhibit Hall Tajín 1Hall 24, ,700 1,400 2,080 1,900 Tajín 2Hall 23, ,660 1,370 2,000 1,850 Tajín 3Hall 23, ,660 1,370 2,000 1,850 Tajín 4 Hall 24, ,770 1,430 2,100 1,950 Tajín 1-4 Hall 96, ,790 5,570 8,180 7,550 Ball Rooms Ulúa 1 4, Ulúa 2 4, Ulúa 3 8, , Ulúa 4 4, Ulúa 5 4, Ulúa , ,930 1,480 2,170 1,960 Meeting Rooms Olmeca 1 1, N/A Olmeca 2 1, N/A Olmeca 3 1, N/A Olmeca 4 1, N/A Olmeca 5 1, N/A Olmeca 6 1, N/A Olmeca 7 1, N/A N/A: Not available 3 4

3 Hotels Hotels in Boca del Río with services for conventions Category N o of Hotels N o of Rooms 5 Star 7 1,538 4 Star 22 2,266 Total 29 3,804 Name Camino Real Crowne Plaza Torremar Category Nº of Meetings Rooms Nº de Suites Conventions Nº of Meeting Rooms Total sq-ft 5 Star ,952 5 Star ,100 Emporio 5 Star ,181 Fiesta Americana Fiesta Inn 5 Star ,630 5 Star ,466 Novomar 5 Star ,975 Puerta Del Sol 5 Star ,665 Acuario 4 Star ,508 Bello 4 Star ,585 Calinda Colonial De Costa Sol Hotel & Villas Fiesta Inn Centro 4 Star ,558 4 Star ,841 4 Star ,153 4 Star , Continued... Holiday Inn Centro Holiday Inn Playa Hostal De Cortés Howard Johnson 4 Star ,875 4 Star ,370 4 Star ,638 4 Star ,510 Imperial 4 Star ,219 Jaragua 4 Star Kyrios 4 Star ,358 Lois 4 Star ,406 Mocambo 4 Star ,498 Nh Krystal 4 Star ,402 Playa Paraíso 4 Star Real Villa Florida Rivoli Select Hotel 4 Star Star ,104 Ruiz Milán 4 Star ,956 Villa Del Mar 4 Star ,870 Villas Dali 4 Star ,975 Note: Only those hotels that have rooms for conventions are listed. Special Venues for Events Atarazanas Outdoor Yard and indoor area with a capacity of 200 people in auditorium and 150 people in banquet set up. Ideal for conferences, sessions and dinner shows.

4 Old Railway Station Indoor area with an open side, with a capacity of 500 people in auditorium and 400 people in banquet. Ideal for dinner-shows. San Juan de Ulúa Fortress Central yard with a capacity of 4000 people in auditorium and 2,500 in banquet set up. Ideal for cocktails, dinner, dinner-shows, concerts, award ceremonies. It is preferable to use it at night. City Historic Museum Central yard with fountain, surrounded by a colonial type arcade, ideal for dinner show, cocktails and conferences during afternoon and night. Capacity of the central yard of 150 people in auditorium and 130 in banquet set up. Including corridors and second floor the capacity increases to 300 people. Xavier Clavijero Theater Theater with a capacity of 650 people, air conditioned, sound, restrooms. Ideal for concerts, award ceremonies, openings-closing ceremonies, plays. Tourism Main Tourist Attractions of the City San Juan de Ulúa Fortress Naval History Museum Santiago s Bastion City s Historic Museum Main Square Plaza (bars and restaurants) Aquarium Malecón (Bay front walk) Beaches Las Américas Shopping Mall Main Tourist Attractions in the Surrounding Area Cempoala Archaeological ruins Town of La Antigua City of Tlacotalpan, a World Heritage Site Catemaco lagoon Xalapa, Capital of the State Tajin Archaeological Site Culture Institute Yard with capacity for 200 people in auditorium and 150 people in banquet set up. It has an air conditioned hall with a capacity of 125 people in auditorium and 80 people in banquet set up. It is appropriate for shows, seminaries and cocktails at night. 7 8

5 Useful Information Government Offices and Support Services Tourism Office for the State of Tel. (228) Tel Undersecretary of Tourism Mauricio Guillaumín State s Conventions and Visitors Bureau Tel. (229) al 92 ovc@veracruzovc.com.mx Director José María Barquín josebarquin@veracruzovc.com.mx Conventions Manager Patricia Capetillo patriciacapetillo@veracruzovc.com.mx Airport / Tel. (229) Emergencies / Tel

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