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León Líder por instintowww.leon-mexico.com
01 800 716 53 66
Poliforum LeónLA GRANDEZA ESTÁ EN NUESTRA GENTEwww.poliforumleon.com
(477) 710 70 00
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POLIFORUM. Folleto Bidding Book. Medida extendido 43 x 28 cm, final 21.5 x 28 cm
M E X I C O
Viva la intensidad de sus emociones
Viva su evento en León, Gto.
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LeónGuanajuato, México
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ciudad e n m ovimientoCONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTERPOLIFORUM LEON
Fotografías:Consejo de Promoción Turística de MéxicoSecretaría de Desarrollo Turístico de GuanajuatoPoliforum LeonSyntagma Comunicación
LEON, GUANAJUATO, MEXICOSTRATEGIC CITY FOR CONVENTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS
Mexico, a charming country to visitMexico is the 7th place in world tourism. This country is an emerging market with great potential in its human, labor, commercial, and natural resources. Mexico is observed with growing interest by International corporations attracted by its competitive advantages. Such as the geographical location, among others.
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To place Leon like the leader city in Mexico for the accomplishment of conventions and businesses tourism.With the purpose that the events organizers feel endorsed and sheltered by the tourist infrastructure of the city the Conventions and Visitors Bureau of Leon offers the following institutional supports:
Information and Attention Center for visitorsMaps and folders with information of the cityDiscounts in malls and toursSpecial promotions in hotelsServices and event managers' agreementsLink with Tourism Development Secretary of Guanajuato and MunicipalTourism Bureau
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The Conventions and Visitors Bureau has a narrow relationship with different services managers like:
Poliforum LeonRestaurants (CANIRAC)TransportationSocial Events RoomsServices managersTravel AgenciesEvents Agencies
It is also supported by:Tourism SecretaryEconomic Development Secretary of GuanajuatoHealth Secretary
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With friendly people Endless summers Seductive celebrations and colors Exciting history, culture and traditions
Much more than mariachi and tequila.
Mexico, the country to enjoy:
Its Commercial Treaties with the United States, Canada, Mercosur and the European Union grant the possibility to access a potential market of more than 745 million consumers.
The state of Guanajuato is located in the central region of the country. It has an extension of 30,768 km2 which make up 1,6% of the Mexican territory.
Guanajuato, a state with modern cities and magical colonial towns
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Guanajuato has a population of 4,500,000 inhabitants. The main economic activities in the state are supported by the food industry as well as fruit and vegetable packing companies; the oil and petrochemical industry. It is in the city of Salamanca where an oil refinery is located. This refinery supplies a large area of the country with its products. The city of Guanajuato was once renowned internationally because of the fact that most of the silver that was in circulation around the world was extracted from the mine “La Valenciana” .
Guanajuato has a total of 46 municipalities. Of these, the largest and most dominant in the leather and footwear industry is the city of León.
L E O N , G U A N A J U A T O
Leon, Guanajuato, a strategic cityfor conventions, exhibitions and businessBecause of its perfect location in the center of Mexico, the city of Leon, Guanajuato is a strategic host for fairs, expositions, conferences and conventions. The vitality of its people and their talent for business has enabled Leon to evolve into an innovative, modern city without losing the warmth and tranquility so characteristic of the Mexican provinces.
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Capacity to receive and host all type of eventsHotels
For every budget, Leon offers a great variety of hotels, from the most modern and avant-garde hotel chain, even small and comfortable hotels built in old houses to make you feel home.
Hotels for conventions: 423* to 5* rooms: 3,5771* to 2* rooms: 516
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LEON
Perfect location in the center of Mexico.Population of 1,300,000.One of the five most important cities in the country.Within a 250 mile radius the zone comprises approximately 50% of the national population and 53% of the economic activity of the country.Security and Tranquil environment. Temperature averaging 68 degrees Fahrenheit and approximately 300 days of sunshine every year.Services and potential of a great city, offering:
Hotel capacity of more than 4,007 roomsInternational cuisine and specialty restaurantsAttractions with architectural value, places for entertainment and first class shopping centersThe best network of highways and flights that connect Leon with the country and the worldHealth and medical services ranked among the finest in Mexico
P O L I F O R U M L E O N , C O N V E N T I O N A N D E X H I B I T I O N C E N T E R
Poliforum Leon, a venue designedfor world class eventsThoroughly experienced in the organization of all types of events, Leon guarantees you professional service and technical support. Conference organizers from all over the world can count on trained personnel attend to their needs at Mexico's biggest fairground and conference Complex, the innovative POLIFORUM LEÓN, which is strategically located in the city:
Only 15 minutes from the Guanajuato International Airport Inside of the business hotel zone of León, Guanajuato, so it can be accessed on foot to 1,500 roomsConnected to the most important avenues in the city
It is easy to access Leon from major cities both within Mexico and abroad thanks to modern toll roads and four-lane state highways and the Guanajuato International Airport (BJX).
10 airlines: 8 nationals and 2 internationals250 weekly flights – 35 daily flights
Transportation
Direct flights to: Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Sacramento, San Jose, Chicago, Oakland, Mexico City, Cancun, Monterrey, Tijuana and Cd. Juarez.
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Counting with 30 years of experience in the exhibition and convention industry in México, Poliforum León is situated in an innovating 67-hectare complex divided in 3 zones: Cultural Area, Recreational Area and Business Area.
CULTURAL AREA
The Guanajuato Cultural Forum (El Forum Cultural Guanajuato) is a space specifically dedicated to culture, artistic training and development, which offers to its visitors:
Opera, Musical Theater and Dance.Open-Air performances and didactic concerts.Permanently present free activities.Seminars, courses, workshops and forums.Expositions and season of films.
The Cultural Forum is comprised of:The Central State Library Wigberto Jiménez Moreno.Museum of Art and History of Guanajuato.Academic Unit for Culture and Arts of Leon.Theater.Commercial Area.
RECREATIONAL AREA
Where it currently offers: Spacious and functional facilities of the Leon Fair, which yearly is visited by 5 million people.The modern science center and park, "Explora" .The "Nou Camp" Soccer Stadium for 40,000 spectators, field that has hosted the FIFA World Cup twice.
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POLIFORUM LEON, CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTEROUR STRENGTH IS IN OUR PEOPLE
With 30 years on experience in the meeting industry, Poliforum Leon is a leader in conventions and exhibitions:
One of the biggest venues in Mexico with more than 484,276 square feet fot conventions and exhibitions
One of the top five venues with the biggest market share in the country
Each year with more than:
According to organizers, exhibitors and professional of the industry, Poliforum Leon is one of the top four venues in Mexico
100 national and international conventions and shows2 million visitors41,000 exhibitors
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BUSINESS AREA
Poliforum Leon is a flexible venue with the best service and the highest cost-benefit ratio. Currently our venue holds the ISO 9001:2000 certification, which guarantees the commitment that Poliforum Leon assumes in offering world-class products and services.
Only in Poliforum Leon you can find exceptional advantages put together:
More than 484,376 square feet of area for conferences and expositions, of which 193,750 square feet have an unobstructed height of 39 feet, are free of columns and floor cargo capacity of 5 tons per 10.76 square foot. Multifunctional halls that can host 25 to 5,000 people. Areas conceived especially to set up conference halls and exhibition zones in the same space.The most modern, flexible, ample and functional facilities in the country.Food and beverage service of international quality with a capacity to serve 25 to 5,000 people.Areas adaptable for: night themes, rodeos, rooster fights and innumerable show options; within the facilities of one Complex.Specialized assistance for conventions and expositions.Certified 24-hour security team. Medical service.Set up of stands.Rental of furniture and equipment.Air conditioning. Water supply, drainage, compressed air and additional electricity .Telephone networks in all areas.Wireless Internet.Intercom service.Electric plant to provide electricity in the event of an emergency for equipment. and aisle illumination.Installation of display signs and other objects.Rental of forklifts and hydraulic lifts.
Service desk comprised of a team of specialized suppliers in events:
Design and set up of stands including sceneryRental of furniture and equipmentPr e s e n t e r s , m o d e l s , i n t e r p r e t e r s a n d simultaneous translationAudiovisual equipmentPhotography and videoCleaning of standsRegistration countersDecorative and atmospheric elements
Offices for committee organizers. Parking with capacity for 3,000 cars in the surrounding area.
With 30 years on experience in the meeting industry, Poliforum León is a leader in conventions and exhibitions:
One of the biggest venues in Mexico with more than 484,276 square feet for conventions and exhibitions.One of the top five venues with the biggest market share in the country.Each year with more than:
100 national and international conventions and shows5 million visitors41,000 exhibitors
According to organizers, exhibitors and professional of the industry, Poliforum Leon is one of the top four venues in Mexico.
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Table of Measurements, Capacities, Technical Specifications and Services Poliforum Leon
Hall 1 26, 673 217 131 39 1, 024 2,784 1,552 1,200
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Hall A 20,667 197 104 16 72 2,688 1,520 1,280
B Hall 9,989 104 95 16 72 1,176 760 560
C Hall 10,678 104 101 16 72 1,243 760 640
D Hall 6,200 104 59 16 72 640 380 320
E Hall 14,467 138 104 16 72 1,863 1,064 880
F Hall 13,778 131 104 16 72 1,780 1,368 800
G Hall 6,889 104 65 16 72 600 380 400
H Hall 7,578 104 72 16 72 600 500 400
I Hall 3,789 104 36 16 72 336 200 200
J Hall 17,567 167 104 16 72 2,070 1,292 1,120
K Hall 6,200 104 59 16 72 640 380 320
L Hall 11,367 108 104 16 72 1,200 760 720
M Hall 1,292 39 32 10 72 120 80 60
N-S Halls 861 36 26 10 72 80 40 40
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Miguel Hidalgo Hall 5,834 79 75 10 72 672 336 360
Jose Ma. Morelos Hall 2,842 79 36 10 72 324 144 120
Vicente Guerrero Hall 2,842 79 36 10 72 324 144 120
Ignacio Allende Hall 8,374 79 72 10 72 972 432 360
Agustin de Iturbide Hall 1,765 75 22 10 72 187 88 50
Maria Grever Hall 753 29 26 10 72 74 32 40
Francisco Zarco Hall 1,496 49 32 10 72 170 84 70
Emma Godoy Hall 4,446 91 52 10 72 336 208 240
Hall 5 48,826 236 206 36 1,024 288 X OP
Hall 6 48,826 236 206 36 1,024 288 X OP
Hall 7 48,826 236 206 36 1,024 288 X OP
Hall 8 48,826 236 206 36 1,024 288 X OP
Lobby 54,853 1,305 55 36 1,024 OP X OP
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Hall 1 23,530 177 131 39 1,024 112 59
Hall 2 68, 903 282 252 10 and 16 72 270 OP
Hall 3 70, 601 295 252 10 72 282 218
Hall 4 56, 080 295 203 10 1,024 225 174
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Average visitors per congress: 2, 000Average exhibitors per congress: 110
CONGRESSESPoliforum Leon is the first place in number of national congresses in Mexico.
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Leisure and entertainment to delight the senses
L E I S U R E A N D E N T E R T A I N M E N T
L e o n o f f e r s a g r e a t v a r i e t y o f entertainment options for all tastes and ages. In Leon you can have fun with the peace of mind and security that the region offers, while at the same time enjoying the many options and modern attractions of a more urban environment.
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SAPICA
International shoe fair.Is the first in importance in Latin America and the second one in the continent. It is done twice a year: the May edition with the autumn-fall season tendencies and in October the ones from spring-summer season.
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Exhibition organized by the National Association of Suppliers for the Footwear Industry. The first tradeshow in importance in America. The second one in world. In an exhibition area of 46,000 sqm joins more than 1,200 exhibitors coming from 20 countries of North, Center and South America, Europe and Asia.
FIA WOLRD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP
The WRC is a rallying series organised by the Fédération Internationale de l’ Automobile. Second best place in 2005 according to the drivers and the event organizing committee.
THE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FESTIVAL
The best and biggest such festival in Latin America, and one of the most important in the world. This event gather more than 100 aerostatic balloons, including specially designed figures.
Visitors: 290, 000
Visitors: 21, 563Exhibitors: 8, 680
Visitors: 71, 306 per yearExhibitors: 16, 244 per year
Visitors: 200,000
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GUANAJUATO
Located 30 minutes from Leon, between mountains of dizzying heights and adorned with hanging gardens, lies the capital of the state, Guanajuato. The birthplace of Independence, Guanajuato invites you to walk down its alleyways full of history, romantic scenery, and legend, and sing melodies with its minstrels that make us live the magic of this amazing city.
Guanajuato, a city rich in culture and art sponsored by the profits of the local mines is now known as the Patrimony of Humanity. Host of the Cervantino Festival, Guanajuato also offers an appealing variety of flavors, music, architecture, theater, and never ending historical riches that continue to flourish today. Its transportation, based on underground streets and tunnels, the diverse museums through which the legends come alive, and the mystery that surrounds the mummies, make Guanajuato a unique attraction.
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Art & cultureIn Leon the culture and rich colonial architecture are enjoyed in its temples, gardens, theaters and museums. The historical downtown of the city is a mixture of baroque and neoclassical architecture and it has been a venue of significant events that have forged the history of the nation.
Entertainment for familiesFor family recreation, our city offers plazas, modern movie theaters, the Leon Zoo, and the interactive science center, Explora. Additionally, sports and nature can be enjoyed in Leon's recreational and ecological parks, golf courses, spas, and thermal water spas, where fun and the beauty of the ambience combine for a rejuvenating experience.
ShoppingKnown as the world capital of leather and footwear Leon has grown into the most important commercial area in the Bajio. Shoes, clothes, accessories and leather goods can be found in Leon's many specialized shopping zones, only in Leon in Leather District you'll find everything you search on more than 4500 establishments distributed in 80 hectares (15 blocks) in which they have bags, coats, and much more.Besides, Leon has become the most important city in Bajio's zone for shopping because it has modern shopping centers with the best department stores for all kind of likes with all kind of sorts that you need.
GastronomyIn gastronomy, Leon offers high quality cuisine ranging from typical Mexican favorites to fine dining that will delight your palette with exquisite flavors.
Night entertainmentThe range of options in our city for evening entertainment promise a good time in the city's many night spots, bars, clubs and discos. Among these you can choose from: disco music clubs, salsa, country music, or others, featuring live music from various genres.In Leon you can find much kind of establishments that allowed you to enjoy a glass of wine and an interesting chat, meanwhile you eat some typical food or dance with the music.
Colonial beautyLess than 90 minutes from Leon, you will find beautiful colonial cities that are ideal for the companion programs we offer. Organized for the entertainment of spouses and partners of event participants, these programs promise to make your event a memorable experience for all.
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Social and entertainment events to seduce our guests’emotions and invite them to experience something extraordinaryHere we join entertainment, amusement and culture with academic programs, that's why there are many activities that you can do in your event. These are the proposals for your companion and social program:
Leon offers Majestic locations for the realization of your social events. Among the most outstanding of these, visitors can find: FORUM CULTURAL GUANAJUATO (THE GUANAJUATO CULTURAL FORUM), CENTRO DE CIENCIAS Y PARQUE EXPLORA, (THE SCIENCE CENTER AND PARK EXPLORA) FORO DEL LAGO, (FORUM OF THE LAKE) INSTALACIONES DE LA FERIA (THE CITY’S FAIRGROUNDS) Y RECINTO POLIFORUM LEON (THE POLIFORUM LEON VENUE). The following activities can be held at these locations for your event:
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SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
Just 90 minutes from Leon you will find San Miguel de Allende, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world and has preserved its Mexican colonial style. Its visitors traverse the streets, gardens, and plazas enjoying its architecture, beautiful historical monuments, arts and crafts shops, art galleries and refined cosmopolitan ambience characterized by its great cultural and artistic activity.
San Miguel de Allende is wrapped in parties that dress the city in unrivaled color. Famous for its nightlife, in this city you can enjoy a candlelight dinner in open-air patios and dancing until dawn with live music in many bars and night spots.
In harmony with nature, San Miguel de Allende's botanical garden constitutes an authentic paradise of cactus and orchids with hundreds of species. Additionally, in the outskirts of the city you can find spas that offer exclusivity and tranquility combined with the delightful experience of thermal waters including pools and baths for the whole family. Horseback riding, tennis and golf are just a few of the recreational activities in this lovely destination.
DOLORES HIDALGO
City that gave rise to the Independent Mexico through its historical events, which is why it is recognized as the "Cradle of National Independence", decreed by the Constitutional Congress of Guanajuato on December 15, 1947. Dolores Hidalgo is also custody of an old craft tradition characterized mainly by the beauty of his famous Talavera pottery.
The most important day in the history of this city and the nation was in September 16, 1810, in which the priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla gave the "Grito de Independencia" (Cry of Independence) uprising against Spanish domination. That is why this city holds the title of “Cuna de la Independencia” (Cradle of National Independence) by government decree. Don Miguel Hidalgo developed activities to benefit people, built proper places for the artisans to work in pottery, carpentry and loom (weaving yarn into textiles), planted mulberry trees; planted thousands of vines and trained farmers and artisans. These actions proper of a social and economic promoter between the villagers explained the influence exerted on the people who followed him to perform the act of Independence. The President Lazaro Cardenas began on September 15, 1940 the tradition of the 'Cry of Independence' in the atrium of the parish on Saturdays at 21:00, where is performed a show of lights and music to evoke the deeds that occurred from the “Grito de Independencia” (Cry of Independence).
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Tour To Cubilete:Visit the Cristo Rey Mountain. It is 2597m above sea level. This mountain is considered a natural protected area. On top of the hill stands a large sculpture of Christ known as “Cristo Rey” (King Christ). The sculpture is 20m tall and weighs over 160 tons. The view from the top of the hill is well worth the trip to this place.
Guanajuato TourVisit the city of Guanajuato, a World Cultural Heritage City. Here visitors can see some of the city’s landmarks such as: el Pípila, Jardín de la Unión, Juarez Theater, Mina de la Valenciana among other places.
S O C I A L A N D G U E S T P R O G R A M S S O C I A L A N D G U E S T P R O G R A M S
Theme Parties: Typical Guanajuato, Medieval and Casino style nights as well as cockfights.Artistic Events: Swan Lake, A Carmina Burana Choir, Jose Alfredo Jimenez Tribute, Welcome to the Bohemian Night.Charreadas (Rodeo-like events), Callejoneadas (Walk and singing along colonial alleys) y RodeosDances: Folk, Contemporary and Polynesian.
TOURSOur tours are organized by specialists who submerge their guests in unforgettable experiences.
Shopping TourVisit over 3,000 leather and footwear shops. If you wish, this tour may be combined with a fashion show in which a great variety of leather garments manufactured in our city are displayed.
Shoe Tour From Beginning to EndVisit a tannery and a shoe factory where you will have the chance to know firsthand the process of shoemaking from beginning to end. For a long time, shoemaking has been the most important industrial activity in our city. Of course, at the end of the tour, you can’t miss shopping for shoes at the most traditional places in León.
Adventure Tour Visit the several recreational Parks such as the León Zoo, The Interactive and Science Center, The Metropolitan Park on board the León Tour Bus.
City Tour (in Leon)Tour the Historic Center, the Expiatorio Church, the Catacombs, the Museum of Sacred Art as well as the San Juan de Dios area with its traditional ice creams on board the León Tour Bus.
Walk Along Colonial AlleysLive an unforgettable experience in Guanajuato as you walk around our “Historic Center”, accompanied by a typical estudiantina band, of course during the walk don’t forget to ask for a wine bottle full of good red wine.
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Support of Leon CVBLeon Conventions and Visitors Bureau
OCV LEON IS a nongovernmental and nonprofit organism, responsible of making tourist promotion of the city, focuses mainly in attraction and realization of new congresses, conventions, fairs and exhibitions that produced the assistance of national and foreign visitors to the city.
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Tour Dolores HidalgoVisit one of the most charming magical towns where the most important notes in Mexican history were written. This town is renowned as the Cradle of Independence. There you may visit la Parroquia de Dolores (The Church of our Lady of the Sorrows), the House of Visitors. In this town visitors may also buy traditional ceramic art crafts as well as sample typical ice creams, which are renowned for their unusual flavors such as pig skin and avocado among others.
Independence TourTour some of the most significant places where the events which led to the Independence of Mexico took place such as the cities of Atotonilco, San Miguel de Allende and Dolores Hidalgo.
Prehispanic-cultural TourSee the remains of several prehispanic cultures which inhabited our state as you visit the archeological sites at Plazuelas, Peralta and Cañada de la Virgen.
Corralejo TourHave fun as you learn about the process of tequila making at Hacienda Corralejo where you can visit the hacienda’s museum and sample the several varieties of tequila produced in the Bajío area.
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