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# Travel Information

## Airport To and From

Destination Airport: [ Mexico City International Airport ](https://themexicocityairport.com/)

Conference Hotel: [ Hyatt Regency Mexico City ](https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/es-ES/mexhr-hyatt-regency-mexico-city?src=adm_sem_crp_chico_crp_ppc_LAC-Mexico-Spanish-MexicoCity-HR-MEXHR_google_Evergreen2022-Spanish_e_hyatt%20polanco&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwq_G1BhCSARIsACc7NxpbBTUGmvz_Mhr7JLh5-PTcFCUVCaopAgOhvTedgckFr__e8XPHXeQaAnVAEALw_wcB)  
Campos Elíseos No. 204, Polanco Chapultepec, 11560 Mexico City, Mexico.  
Tel: +52 55 5083 1234

How to Get to Your Hotel  
**Pre-book Airport Taxi:** [ Booking.com ](https://www.booking.com/taxi/index.html?aid=304142&label=gen173nr-1BCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaIkCiAEBmAEJuAEXyAEM2AEB6AEBiAIBqAIDuAL4yqSmBsACAdICJDZhYWFlNDhhLTI3M2ItNDNkNC04YmM3LTkyZGRhMGYzNjE5NNgCBeACAQ&sid=692e951b0d3c3da4f2227a4ebcb5782c&keep_landing=1&) allows you to pre-book and prepay for a taxi to take you from the airport to the hotel.  
**Pre-book Uber:** You can pre-book an Uber up to 30 days in advance of your trip.  
**Pre-book Airport Shuttle:** You can pre-book a shuttle for multiple passengers; depending on the service, you may pay upon arrival or departure.

## Metro and Other Transport in Mexico City

Mexico City Metro Card: Rechargeable, pre-paid transportation card for use on the bus, metro, and Ecobici.

Taxis: It is recommended to use the hotel concierge or bell desk to reserve taxis when traveling.

Restrooms: Public restrooms are available for a small fee. It is recommended t

## Travel FAQs

Caution: High Altitude Warning Mexico City is at a 7200ft elevation resulting in 5% less oxygen in the atmosphere. The difference is noticeable and may result in [Altitude Sickness ](https://mexicocity.cdmx.gob.mx/e/basics-for-mexico-city-travel/altitude-sickness/)and dehydration if you do not give yourself a chance to acclimate before activities.

Local Weather: Average weather in Mexico City during the month of November ranges from mid-40's to mid-60's. You can look up the local weather in Mexico City on these sites:  

- [Accuweather for Mexico City](https://www.accuweather.com/en/mx/mexico-city/242560/weather-forecast/242560)
- National Meteorological Service (Mexico)
- [Things to do in Mexico City, by TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g150800-Activities-oa0-Mexico_City_Central_Mexico_and_Gulf_Coast.html)

[Stanford University Per Diem Guidelines](https://fingate.stanford.edu/business-travel-expenses/travel-meals#anchor-11346-content)

## Diplomatic and Safety Resources 

[U.S. Embassy Mexico City](https://mx.usembassy.gov/visas/u-s-embassy-mexico-city/)

Paseo de la Reforma 305, Colonia Cuauhtémoc, 06500 CDMX

Tel from Mexico : (55) 5080-2000             Tel from U.S:  011-52-55-5080-2000

Stanford Global Risk Team: To discuss any travel-related health, safety or security concerns with a member of Stanford’s Global Risk team, please contact globalrisk@stanford.edu.

Global SOS Phone Numbers for Assistance:

Philadelphia: +1 215 942 8226  
London: +44 (0)20 8762 8008  
Singapore: +65 6338 7800