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Welcome to M\u00e9rida!<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Over the past few decades, the field of physical activity and health has grown tremendously in Latin America, with Mexico being one of the countries experiencing more pronounced growth. Given this, in the past few years, ISPAH has been working closely with physical activity and health leaders in Mexico, with the hopes of bringing our congress to Mexico. We are excited to see these plans materialize through the ISPAH Congress 2026, which will bring our internationally renowned congress back to the Global South (after Rio 2014), emphasizing our commitment to scientific equity and global representation \u2013 at ISPAH, we walk the talk!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ISPAH Congress 2026 will take place in M\u00e9rida, the capital of the state of Yucat\u00e1n\u2014one of Mexico\u2019s safest, most welcoming, and culturally rich cities. Our decision to host the Congress here was guided by five key priorities<\/u>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Safety First<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

While some regions of Mexico have faced challenges related to crime and violence, this is not representative of the country as a whole<\/strong>. M\u00e9rida consistently ranks among the safest cities in the Americas<\/strong>, with safety indicators comparable to\u2014and in many cases higher than\u2014those of cities in Europe, Australia, the United States, and Canada. The city is widely known for its calm atmosphere, strong community life, and exceptional hospitality toward international visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Affordable and Accessible<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

At a time when global economic shifts and changing tariffs are increasing the cost of hosting international events, M\u00e9rida offers a cost-effective and high-quality setting<\/strong>. Accommodation, local transportation, and congress logistics are significantly more affordable than in other potential locations\u2014helping keep participation as accessible as possible for attendees from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. An Authentic Mexican Experience<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Hosting a congress in Mexico means embracing its extraordinary history, landscapes, food, and culture\u2014and M\u00e9rida delivers it all:<\/p>\n\n\n\n