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Welcome to Leon! Before you start your trip in this wonderful city, there are some basic things you need to know. You must be aware that in Leon there are 1.6 million people, which is quite a thing isn’t it?

First of all, we would like to advise re-garding our local weather, it is cool in the morning but sunny during the rest of the day. Sometimes we have some drizzles so just make sure you bring with you a light jacket.

Leon has many different attractions waiting for you. If you wish to shop, an excellent option would be to visit the mall “Plaza Mayor”. Where you can find a va-riety of places to eat, relax, watch mov-ies, go bowling, and even go ice-skating at “La Pista”. If you decide for a movie night, there are also other movie theaters available in the area, such as “Cinemex” or “Centro Max”, which are also shop-ping malls, with a diversity of stores and restaurants.

As a reminder you are in the leather and footwear capital of Mexico, so find-ing comfortable and nice shoes as well as leather accessories should not be a problem. We recommend you to visit “Mulza Outlet” or “Galeria del Zapato”.

Now, if you are curious about Mexican cuisine, here are some helpful tips about food in Leon. As you probably have heard, people in Mexico enjoy eating spicy food. So if you ever go to a restau-rant, you can ask for hot peppers ”chile”, please try little at the beginning in case you are not used to it.

A traditional snack in Leon are “guaca-mayas”. People come from other cities just to try them, so don´t miss out on them if you can! A place to go is “Las de Javier”. It will cost you about 20 pesos, which is approximately US$1.50.

Before we forget in Mexico as part of our cultural eating habits we enjoy eating “tacos”, which I’m sure you’ve heard about. This is a corn “tortilla” containing with different types of filling, such as, chicken, beef, vegetables, cheese, etc. There are many places to stop and enjoy them an example is “Los cuñados” or “Tacos Don Luis”. unique experience.

We can go on for hours telling you the best places to go. We have lots of them! Therefore visit our city in an adventurous way because travelling is the best way to acquire culture awareness and what better way to do it if not enjoying this wonderful city. You won’t regret it! If you have any questions, you can always ask people in town, and they will guide you through the best places in town. I have also attached a small list of the best places in town, so make sure you take advantage of it.

In addition, just about 50 minutes from Leon, is Guanajuato our state capital. It is a beautiful small colonial town that is definitely worth seeing. By walking through the streets and into the main plaza, you will discover that Guanajuato is rich in culture and history.

If you need assistance please feel free to ask we are here to help you in what-ever you may require.

Since this is your event, enjoy this unique experience.

Welcome again to LEON!

BIENVENIDOS! IDEA México & Ibero León

The Ibero Leon is known for its constant innovation, developing academic programs new in Mexico and Latin America.

IDEA Youth Forum 2012 will be held at Universidad

Iberoamericana

Today, the Ibero Leon has a national and international prestige, seeing that its graduates play an important role in society, culture and business. It also combines science with humanism, faith and culture, encouraging the integral develop-ment of the members of its commu-nity through academic programs with a strong social commitment. This is achieved through programs such as the Community Service Center, which works with poor and excluded social groups in Leon, the Legal Ser-vices Clinic that offers legal services to the low-income population of the area and the Human Rights Program that aims to promote the rights of those vulnerable due to poverty, sickness, gender or ethnicity.

DAY HRS ACTIVITY30 June, 1 y 2 de july Training

Registration20:00 Dinner and welcome reception at hotel

DAY HRS ACTIVITYTuesday, July 3

7:00-8:00 Breakfast at the hotel08:00 Firs bus ride08:10 Second bus ride08:20 Third bus ride08:30 Fourth bus ride09:00 Opening ceremony (UIAC)09:30 Demonstration Debate (UIAC)11:00 coffee break11:15 KPDC Preparation Labs and IND track workshops13:00 Lunch14:00 KPDC Round 115:00 coffee break15:30 KPDC Round 217:00 Departure to the hotel first buss ride17:10 Second buss ride17:20 Third buss ride17:30 Fourth buss ride18:00 Dinner at hotel

DAY HRS ACTIVITY Wednesday, July 4

7:00-8:00 Breakfast at the hotel08:00 Departure to Ibero (same circuit)09:00 morning assembly09:30 KPDC Round 311:00 Coffee break11:15 KPDC Round 413:00 Lunch14:00 KPDC Round 515:30 Coffee break15:45 KPDC Round 6 an IND track workshops16:30 Departure to the hotel (same circuit)18:00 Dinner at the hotel

PROGRAMDAY HRS ACTIVITY

Thursday, July 57:00-8:00 Breakfast at the hotel

08:00 Departure to Ibero (same circuit)09:00 morning assembly09:30 KPDC octofinals11:00 Coffee break11:00 KPDC Quartefinals13:00 Lunch14:00 KPDC Semifinals16:00 Departure to the hotel18:00 Departure to the forum18:30 Country expo night & Dinner21:00 Departure to the hotel

DAY HRS ACTIVITYFriday, july 6

7:00-8:00 Breakfast at the hotel08:00 Departure to Guanajuato

10:00-13:00 Free time13:00 Lunch 14:00 Photo- session teatro Juárez14:30 Sitting participants14:45 Sitting Vip 15:00 Speech and presentation

15:15-16:15 KPDC Grand final16:15 ballet17:00 KPDC Awards ceremony17:15 VIP Cocktail at the theater17:15 Callejoneada for the students18:45 Departure to the hotel

PROGRAMSocial Activities

Tranposrtation

Catering

DAY HRS ACTIVITYSaturday July 7

7:00-8:00 Breakfast at the hotel08:00 Departure to Explora09:00 morning assembly and BP demonstration debate10:00 Workshops11:30 Coffee break11:45 Workshops13:15 Lunch14:15 Workshops15:45 Coffee break16:00 Workshops17:30 IMAX19:00 Departure to the hotel19:30 Dinner

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PROGRAMSocial Activities

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Catering

DAY HRS ACTIVITY Sunday July 8

07:00 Breakfast at the hotel08:00 Departure to Ibero09:00 morning assembly09:30 Workshops11:00 Coffee break11:15 Workshops13:00 Lunch14:00 Workshops15:30 Coffee break15:45 Workshops17:30 Departure to the hotel17:45 Dinner19:00 Elective night

DAY HRS ACTIVITYMonday July 9

07:00 Breakfast at the hotel08:00 Departure to Ibero09:00 morning assembly09:30 Workshops11:00 Coffee break11:15 Workshops13:00 Lunch14:00 Workshops15:30 Coffee break15:45 Workshops17:00 Integration activity18:30 Departure to the hotel19:00 Dinner21:00 Debaters forum on YF

DAY HRS ACTIVITYMonday July 10

07:00 Breakfast at the hotel08:00 Departure to Ibero09:00 morning assembly09:30 Workshops11:00 Coffee break11:15 Workshops13:00 Lunch14:00 Workshops15:30 Coffee break15:45 Workshops17:00 Departure to the hotel18:00 Dinner19:00 Departure to the cinemex20:00 Movie night cinemex22:30 Debaters forum on YF

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Social Activities

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Catering

DAY HRS ACTIVITYWednesday, July 11

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel09:00 Excursion San Miguel & Guanajuato18:00 Dinner20:00 Evening activities

DAY HRS ACTIVITYThursday, July 12

7:00-8:00 Breakfast at the hotel08:00 Departure to Ibero09:00 morning assembly09:30 MTT Round 111:00 Coffee break11:30 MTT Round 213:00 Lunch14:00 BPT Round 115:30 MTT Round 3 & BPT Round217:00 Departure to plaza mayor17:30 Shopping Trip19:00 Departure to the hotel19:30 Dinner

DAY HRS ACTIVITYFriday, July 13

7:00-8:00 Breakfast at the hotel08:00 Departure to Ibero09:00 morning assembly09:30 MTT Round 4 & BPT Round 311:00 Coffee break11:30 BPT Round 413:00 Lunch14:00 MTT & bpt Round 515:30 Coffee break15:45 MTT & bpt Round 617:20 Departure to the hotel17:45 Dinner20:00 Talent Night

DAY HRS ACTIVITYSaturday, July 14

07:00 Breakfast at the hotel08:00 Departure to Centro Fox09:45 MTT Quartefinals and BPT Semifinals11:00 Coffee break12:00 MTT Semi-finals13:30 Lunch15:00 BPT Finals16:00 Coffee break16:30 MTT Finals18:15 Closing Ceremony19:30 Dinner22:30 Departure to the hotel

León de los Aldama is a city in central Mexico, located in the state of Guanajuato between Bajío region of Guanajuato and Jalisco Altos.

The city of Leon is known for its baroque and neoclassical dyes that are mixed with European art and Greco Roman city center together with the contemporary style of the buildings give Leon a unique flavor.

Currently Leon is an ideal desti-nation for conventions due to its location and facilities and services offered to this sector, also has activities for all audi-ences.

The center of León offers sev-eral attractions including the Plaza Prin-cipal where the City Hall is located, Plaza of the Martyrs and Founders Plaza; In addition to these places you can find all kinds of things like food, clothing, jewelry and footwear.

Leon has the above plus a zoo located in the northeast of the city,

Tourist Attractions:* Casa de la cultura: Built in the mid-nine-teenth century, with baroque.* Arco del Triunfo: Built in 1893 to commemo-rate the 83 anniversary of the Independence of Mexico. It is neoclassical and sports a bronze lion donated by the bullfighter Antonio Leon Velázquez.* Plaza de los Martires: Square that commem-orates the struggle between political factions to gain local power, which occurred in 1946. It is framed on three sides by beautiful neo-classical portals.* Parque los Carcamos: It now has an area of 11 acres approx. of which are 2.5 hectares of gardens, forest area with 1416 species ca-suarina trees, eucalyptus, pepper tree, willow and mesquite. A greenhouse is home to ap-prox. 200 ornamental plants. It has a series of walkways for jogging or walking* Zoologico de Leon: The zoo was founded, on September 29, 1979, observe and discover the richness and live Performances.

PLACES TO VISIT / LEÓN City of many dimensions (fantasy and intelligence, of struggle and tradition, contemplative work and leisure), Guanajuato is always between legend and reality. Rather than see it, imagine it.

According to some etymologists the name comes from the Tarasco Guana-juato QUANASHUATO QUANAS composed of words meaning HUUATO frogs, some hilly. But adding the particle TO, where something abounds. Therefore QUANASH-UATO expressed Mountainous place where frogs or frogs abound. QUANASHUATO over time becomes QUANAXHUATO finally in GUANAJUATO as known at present.

Guanajuato is known as one of the most important tourist destinations of the country and has several colonial jewels and architectural beauty as well as archaeo-logical sites of which the most important is Plazuelas in the municipality of Pénjamo and commercial attractions, like the cities of Leon, Irapuato.

The UNESCO gave Guanajuato the title of Capital Cervantina de América.,

PLACES TO VISIT / GUANAJUATO

San Miguel is a city and located in the far eastern part of the state of Guana-juato in central Mexico. It is 274 km from Mexico City and 97 km from the state capital of Guanajuato.[1] Historically, the town is important as being the birthplace of Ignacio Allende, whose surname was added to the town’s name in 1826, as well as the first municipality declared independent of Spanish rule by the nascent insurgent army dur-ing the Mexican War of Independence. However, the town waned during and after the war, and at the beginning of the 20th century was in danger of becoming a ghost town. Its Baroque/Neoclassical colonial structures were “discovered” by foreign artists who moved in and began art and cultural institutes such as the Instituto Allende and the Escuela de Bellas Artes. This gave the town a reputation, attracting artists such as David Alfaro Siqueiros, who taught painting. This attracted foreign art students, especially former U.S. soldiers study-ing on the G.I. Bill after the Second World War. Since then, the town has attracted a very large number of foreign retirees, artists, writers and tourists, which is shifting the area’s economy from agriculture and industry to commerce catering to outside visi-tors and residents.

The main attraction of the town is its well-preserved historic center, filled with buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. This and the nearby Sanctuary of Atotonilco have been declared World Heritage Sites.

PLACES TO VISIT / SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDEEXPLORAIs one of the largest and most famous science centres of Mexico and Latin America. It was created almost 18 years ago with 10,200 m2 = 109,795 ft2 constructed area, Explora has an attendance (average): 215,000 per year and six exhibit halls, with 275 exhibits, emerging Technologies Centre, 3D IMAX Theater (296 seats), Tempo-rary exhibitions Hall, four science workshops, auditorium and two rooms for multiple use.

CENTRO FOXAt the heart of Mexico is Centro Fox, a unique and universal non profit organiza-tion whose vision is to develop quality leaders dedicated to serving their community in Mexico and Latin America and to create a group of forward-thinking individuals whose values and ethicalThe visitors of the Center will have a unique educational experience through this collection of archives and our exceptional research facilities, including replicas of the Presidential Office and the Cabinet Room. Additionally, through exhibitions, special cultural events and informative seminars and scholarships, Centro Fox provides a valuable learning experience through a diverse system of educational programs.

PLACES TO VISIT

SHOP•Outlet del Calzado MulzaBlvd Aeropuerto 843, predio Santa Anita , cp. 37295 ,Gto.

•Plaza MayorAv. Juan Alonso de Torres 2002 , Lomas del Campestre

•Centro MaxJuan José Torres Landa 4137, Jardines de Jerez, cp 37530 , León , Gto.

Emergency Call Mexico Plaza Hotel

Centro MaxPh: 267-30-00

Mexico Plaza Hotel Poliforum

Ph: 267-07-01

Idea MéxicoPh: 327-26-54

Ibero LeónPh:710-06-81

RESTAURANTES•Grillos restaurantBlvd Adolfo López mateos 205 , Villas del Moral Tel:(477)717-7507

•BorregosBlvd J Maria Morelos 202 , El Peluchan Tel:(477)774-2800

•El BraserioBlvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1605 , Los Gavilanes Tel:(477)215-0990

•La Parrilla RancheraBlvd las Torres 603 , Alameda las Torres Tel:(477)764-6794

•Super SaladsJ Alonso de Torres 2002- 1126 , Valle del Cam-pestre Tel:(477)717-6060

•Frascati (Italian food)Avenida Cerro Gordo 201-a , Campestre

•Tacos Don LuisMariano Escobedo 1903 sn, Loma BonitaTtel:(477)122-3950

THE FORUM CULTURAL GUANAJUATO is a cultural complex, space of entertainment and artistic and cultural formation that promotes the profes-sionalization of the regional artists, the formation of public, as well as the cultural tourism. The whole set is located in an approximate area of 9 hectares and is composed for: Central State Library Brown Wigberto Jiménez, Museum of Art and Guanajuato’s History, Academic Unit for the Culture and León’s Arts, Theatre and commercial area.

The spaces for the art and the culture with that it counts this enclosure are com-parable with the best of the world. This work located in the center of the country, stimulates the regional development and benefits six conditions of the Mexican Republic and more than 10 million persons in the center of the country.

TEATRO JUAREZ is considered one of the most beautiful theaters in all of Mexico. Since its inauguration by General Porfirio Diaz in 1903, it has been the center and venue for most of the important artistic events in the city of Guanajuato and the entire region. The roof is crowned with eight large bronze statues repre-senting the muses of Greek mythology: Caliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Thalia, Terpsichore, and Urania. Its portico is in Roman Doric style and in its interior there is a beautiful smoking lounge in Art Nouveau style. Thanks to an ambitious remodeling project between municipal authorities and the Philips Mexicana Company, the Teatro Juarez and other historic buildings in the center of Guanajuato look more beautiful than ever, with special lighting that embellishes the facades and reduces the energy consumption of the town.

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Some words and phrases that will help you during your stay.

Hola - Hi, helloAdiós - Goodbye, byePor favor - PleaseGracias - Thank youSí - YesNo - NoPerdón – I´m sorryCon permiso – Excuse meBuenos días – Good morningBuenas tardes – Good afternoonBuenas noches – Good night¿Cómo te llamas? - What is your name?Mi nombre es… - My name is….¿Habla ingles? - Do you speak English?Tengo sed - I’m thirstyMe duele la cabeza - I have headacheMe duele el estomago - My stomach hurtsMe siento mal - I don´t feel well¿Cuánto cuesta? - How much is it?¿Dónde está el baño? - Where´s the restroom?Buscamos un restaurante - We’re look-ing for a restaurantTengo hambre - I’m hungryEstoy perdido - I´m lostLa cuenta por favor - The check pleaseVoy a la Ibero - I’m going to IberoMe podría llevar a… - Can you take me to…?Me hospedo en... - I’m staying atNecesito ayuda,¿Le puedo hacer una pregunta?-I need help. ,May I ask you a question?No tengo dinero - I don’t have moneyNo hablo español - I don´t speak span-

TAXI PRICES:From the Hotel (Mexico Plaza) to City center: 65 pesos (5 USA dolars)From the Airport to the Hotel: 200 pesos (14 USA dolars)Moving inside of León (20 min or less trip): 50 pesos (3.6 USA dolars)

Currency exchange :

1 USA Dolar= 13.88 mexican pesos1 Canadian Dolar= 13.50 mexican pesos1 Euro= 17.31 mexican pesos1 Japanese yen= 0.01 USA Dolar1 Rublo (Russia)= 0.42 mexican pesos1 peso argentino= 3.07 pesos mexicanos1Florín (Hungary)= 0.06 mexican pesos1 Denar (Macedonia)= 0.28 mexican pesos1 Sol (Perú)= 5.18 pesos mexicanos1 XAF (Central Africa Franc)= 0.03 mexican pesos

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