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CINTERMEX Convention & Exhibition Center
Infinite possibilities in Monterrey, Mexico
CINTERMEX Convention & Exhibition Cen- ter in Monterrey, Mexico’s third-largest city, offers a state-of-the-art meeting venue in one of Mexico’s most important business and industrial centers. Monterrey is the state capital of Nuevo Leon and is centrally located in Mexico, giving visitors quick access to the rest of Mexico, North America, and the world. Comprised of both a convention cen-
ter and an exhibition center, CINTERMEX has hosted 11,000 events since the facility opened more than 20 years ago. The exhibi- tion center offers 197,840 square feet of con- tiguous space, divisible into six halls capable of accommodating up to 18,000 people for all types of events, from reunions to exhibitions, congresses to conventions. The arcade, a stunning space illuminated by large windows
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and a dramatic overhead archway, has more than 42,000 square feet of space that can be used for numerous types of event setups. The 7,394-square-foot lobby is also suitable for everything from prefunction activities to banquets. When it comes to technology and logistics, CINTERMEX is equipped to handle any need. The exhibition center’s wide, floor-level platforms, 29-foot ceiling height, and floor resistance of 3,740 pounds allow for easy loading, unloading, and assembly. The exhibition center also comes readily equipped with telephone services, electricity, air conditioning, water, drainage, and Wi-Fi. On CINTERMEX’s second level, the con-
vention center has 85,037 total square feet of surface space for events of up to 4,000 guests. The center’s 27 meeting rooms are
perfect for breakout sessions, and two foyers totaling nearly 21,000 square feet provide plenty of room for registration, F&B breaks, and prefunction activities. When it comes to food-and-beverage at CINTERMEX, creativ- ity is never an afterthought. International menus of any specification can be designed by FEST in&out Catering Service, which can also cater events at off-site locations outside of CINTERMEX. LA ARCADA 1200, the center’s on-site restaurant, can accommodate groups of up to 292 people and offers a number of unique spaces for private events, including an outdoor terrace, a bar, and an exclusive VIP dining area. So why should meeting planners choose
to come to Monterrey? First and foremost, it’s a smart business decision. Monterrey is