XXIV International Meeting on Gender Statistics

VENUE

The sessions will take place at the “Carlos M. Jarque” Auditorium and at the Multipurpose Room of INEGI Headquarters building, which is located at Avenida Héroe de Nacozari Sur No. 2301, Fraccionamiento Jardines del Parque, Aguascalientes, Ags., México.

LANGUAGE

The Meeting will be held with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish and English.

LUNCH

During the event, coffee breaks and food will be offered to the participants at the event venue (INEGI facilities).

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CITY OF AGUASCALIENTES

The city of Aguascalientes, capital of the state with the same name, is located in the central part of Mexico at 1,874 meters above sea level. It is bordered to the north by the state of Zacatecas and to the south by Jalisco. The center of the Mexican Republic is located in the main square of the Aguascalientes city. The city owes its name to the hot springs found in the region. In addition, it has an International Airport (“Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo”) located in the south of the city.

In September, the highest temperature oscillates between 28º and 25º C (82.4º F and 77º F), while the lowest oscillates between 17º and 14º C (62.6º F and 57.2º F). There is a high rain chance in the evening, so it is suggested to carry an umbrella or a waterproof jacket.

The city of Aguascalientes has a wide history, culture, various architectural works and is recognized worldwide for the San Marcos Fair. This event is held between April and May. Some representative locations and buildings of the city are: the Patria Square, the Exedra Column, the Aguascalientes Theater, the Three Centuries Square and the San Marcos Garden, among many others.

Likewise, you can visit the José Guadalupe Posada Museum, the Traditional Toy Museum or the Museum of Contemporary Art No. 8. Additional, the state of Aguascalientes has several tourist attractions such as the “magical towns” (“Pueblos mágicos”) of San José de Gracia, Calvillo and Real de Asientos.

INFORMATION OF INTEREST

• The monetary unit is the Mexican peso ($) and the approximate exchange rate is $17.00 Mexican pesos per US dollar. The official exchange rate for the peso/dollar can be consulted on the Banco de México Exchange Market Portal
• Electrical current: 110 Volts (50 cycles). The voltage in Mexico is 127 VAC.
• In Mexico, all purchases are taxed at 16% value added tax (VAT), with the exception of medicines, unprocessed foods and books.
• Tips are not included in restaurant menu rates. It is suggested to give between 10% and 15% of the total amount of the invoice.
• If you require taxi service, it is recommended to use authorized taxis or “on-site taxis” (“Taxis de sitio”), which operate at the exit of the hotels or can be requested directly at your hotel reception counter. These taxis charge set rates.
• Store and bank hours are:
  • Commerce: from 9:00 to 20:00 hours
  • Banks: from 9:00 to 16:00 hours
  • ATMs operate 24 hours a day.
• Codes to make phone calls
  • 52+ 55 (Country telephone code + Aguascalientes City code.)
  • 00 International long distance calling
  • 01 National long distance calling
• Despite the water is drinkable, it usually affects non-residents of the country, due to the composition of the bacterial flora. Therefore, it is advised to drink only purified water.
• As in all big cities, it is recommended not to wear high-value jewelry or neglect your purses and briefcases for security reasons.