In recent months Mexico City has become one of the top destinations for digital nomads and ex-pats and the reasons behind it are pretty obvious, who wouldn't want to enjoy a multicultural metropolis with lots of great food, color, warm people, and affordable prices for foreigners? I definitely would.
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If you switched from a 9-5 office job to a remote/work-from-home position or transitioned to digital nomadism chances are you're looking for your next destination; if you've considered Mexico City as your next stop know you're making the right choice, as a Mexican myself I can assure you that this is one of the best cities to visit in Mexico, there's always something new to see, do, and visit. If you only want to take a short trip to Mexico City this article will still be helpful.
Also known as CDMX or DF, this massive city offers tons of areas suitable for all kinds of personalities so whether you're looking for where to stay in Mexico City or you're planning a full move here, this guide will help you discover the best neighborhoods in Mexico City for you. Let's check them out!
Roma Norte and Roma Sur Neighborhoods
These adjacent areas are two of the best neighborhoods in Mexico City.
Before we start let me tell you the difference between Roma Norte and Roma Sur. La Roma encompasses both of these neighborhoods as it originated as just one. When the Colonia Roma rapidly grew in both population and size it was divided into Roma Norte and Roma Sur. Additionally, La Romita is another area in the neighborhood located north of Roma Norte. Of the three, Roma Norte is the largest and most popular one, but each has its own charm. The popularity of these trendy and bohemian spots has skyrocketed thanks to their unique ambiance, architecture, style, restaurants, shops, and accessibility.
Roma Norte is well-known for being one of Mexico's culinary and artistic centers and is home to biking enthusiasts, and lately to increasing numbers of young professionals (which has also skyrocketed rent prices). Along its tree-lined avenue, Álvaro Obregón, you'll find many eclectic eateries, bars, remodeled European-style homes, and small boutiques including Erre Vintage, a thrift store of carefully selected pieces that artists such as Shawn Mendes have visited.
Roma Sur on the other hand is the lowkey sister of Roma Norte, it's basically the same but slightly different. This neighborhood still maintains its original residential character, but there have been new restaurants, bars, and other businesses recently popping up. Roma Sur is considered one of the city's staples along with Colonia Condesa when it comes to culture.
Roma Norte and Roma Sur have undergone (and still are, unfortunately) gentrification first due to local citizens and now thanks to foreigners, and even though Mexico City is an international destination if you decide to move here please be mindful of this and do what you can to avoid the full outsider domination.
These two are without a doubt some of the areas in Mexico City that you won't want to miss if you want to enjoy unique architecture, restaurants, bars, and shops along with safety and easy accessibility to public transportation.
La Condesa
La Condesa neighborhood is another of the best neighborhoods in Mexico City. This area stands out thanks to its wooded avenues, iconic art-nouveau mansions, and art-deco buildings that give this area a special European style and chic vibe.
La Condesa neighbors the Roma neighborhood but it features more of a hipster-ish atmosphere. If you enjoy walking, admiring avenues, and colorful architecture you'll surely love Condesa. This Mexico City neighborhood is a great fit for any dog lover and traveler accompanied by a furry best friend whether that's a cat or dog since the Parque España and Parque México are two spaces where pet parents walk their four-legged friends under the shady streets, there's even a dog school here. If you don't have a pet that's fine too, you can always enjoy the cutting-edge boutiques, stylish cafes, international bistros, and casual taco spots.
At night La Condesa neighborhood comes alive as an entertainment center for the youth thanks to its lively bars and clubs.
This is one of the best neighborhoods to stay or live in in Mexico City for those who appreciate great architecture, pet-friendly spaces, and a wide variety of attractive businesses.
Photo by carlos aranda on Unsplash
Juárez
Originally built as a residential zone for wealthy people previous to the Mexican Revolution the Juarez neighborhood in Mexico City now encompasses homes, really tall buildings, hotels, museums, offices, and businesses, especially around its main and most known area between Avenida de Los Insurgentes and Paseo de La Reforma, also known as la Zona Rosa.
Zona Rosa district is an LGBTQ-friendly district with busy streets, sidewalk bars, and vibrant nightclubs as well as a thriving Korean immigrant community. La Zona Rosa nightlife scene is popular throughout the city, I've never really partied in Mexico City but if that's its reputation I guess it must be a cool area.
In the Juarez neighborhood, you'll get to see historic landmarks such as the Angel de La Independencia and in the distance the Chapultepec Castle. You can walk around the area and encounter iconic local spots to grab some food like the Taquería el Califa, and La Casa de Toño and you'll be right above the Roma Norte neighborhood.
Those seeking a modern and fast-paced/active area to live or stay in will find la Colonia Juárez a great fit for them.
Polanco
If you're seeking an exclusive and luxurious neighborhood Polanco is that spot. If you're someone who values calm and quiet living you'll be thrilled to find that Polanco has that and more.
This Mexico City neighborhood is one of the best ones to enjoy a serene lifestyle or stay thanks to its exclusivity. Throughout the area, you'll find different first-class restaurants, malls, and exclusive shops. Polanco is one of the best neighborhoods in Mexico City for those who have a large budget and want to be surrounded by the fine things of life. In addition to the premier shops and diners, you'll also be able to enjoy museums like the Soumaya and Jumex museums.
Polanco is home to one of the most recognized and deluxe avenues, the Avenida Poniente Masaryk, where you can find stores like Cartier, Porsche, and other more common ones like Zara. The traditional leafy streets feature Spanish colonial Architecture and luxe apartments, but the new side of Polanco is lined up with modern architecture.
Wealthy people from all around the world choose this area to live in as it is one of the best neighborhoods in Mexico City.
Photo by Bhargava Marripati on Unsplash
Centro Histórico
If you've never visited Mexico City before your safest bet is to stay at the Centro Histórico, where you can even find some ancient historic landmarks.
The Centro Histórico is the heart of the city. It's centered around the huge Zócalo plaza -where many events take place including free concerts and holiday celebrations- and it attracts thousands of national and international tourists because of its museums, emblematic buildings such as the art-nouveau Bellas Artes Palace, the Metropolitan Palace, and the Casa de Los Azulejos. This area is nearby Zona Rosa and Roma.
It doesn't matter if you're on a budget or looking for something luxurious since accommodations are abundant in this area for all kinds of budgets.
Photo by Carlos Aguilar on Unsplash
If you switched from a 9-5 office job to a remote/work-from-home position or transitioned to digital nomadism chances are you're looking for your next destination; if you've considered Mexico City as your next stop know you're making the right choice, as a Mexican myself I can assure you that this is one of the best cities to visit in Mexico, there's always something new to see, do, and visit. If you only want to take a short trip to Mexico City this article will still be helpful.
Also known as CDMX or DF, this massive city offers tons of areas suitable for all kinds of personalities so whether you're looking for where to stay in Mexico City or you're planning a full move here, this guide will help you discover the best neighborhoods in Mexico City for you. Let's check them out!
Roma Norte and Roma Sur Neighborhoods
These adjacent areas are two of the best neighborhoods in Mexico City.
Before we start let me tell you the difference between Roma Norte and Roma Sur. La Roma encompasses both of these neighborhoods as it originated as just one. When the Colonia Roma rapidly grew in both population and size it was divided into Roma Norte and Roma Sur. Additionally, La Romita is another area in the neighborhood located north of Roma Norte. Of the three, Roma Norte is the largest and most popular one, but each has its own charm. The popularity of these trendy and bohemian spots has skyrocketed thanks to their unique ambiance, architecture, style, restaurants, shops, and accessibility.
Roma Norte is well-known for being one of Mexico's culinary and artistic centers and is home to biking enthusiasts, and lately to increasing numbers of young professionals (which has also skyrocketed rent prices). Along its tree-lined avenue, Álvaro Obregón, you'll find many eclectic eateries, bars, remodeled European-style homes, and small boutiques including Erre Vintage, a thrift store of carefully selected pieces that artists such as Shawn Mendes have visited.
Roma Sur on the other hand is the lowkey sister of Roma Norte, it's basically the same but slightly different. This neighborhood still maintains its original residential character, but there have been new restaurants, bars, and other businesses recently popping up. Roma Sur is considered one of the city's staples along with Colonia Condesa when it comes to culture.
Roma Norte and Roma Sur have undergone (and still are, unfortunately) gentrification first due to local citizens and now thanks to foreigners, and even though Mexico City is an international destination if you decide to move here please be mindful of this and do what you can to avoid the full outsider domination.
These two are without a doubt some of the areas in Mexico City that you won't want to miss if you want to enjoy unique architecture, restaurants, bars, and shops along with safety and easy accessibility to public transportation.
La Condesa
La Condesa neighborhood is another of the best neighborhoods in Mexico City. This area stands out thanks to its wooded avenues, iconic art-nouveau mansions, and art-deco buildings that give this area a special European style and chic vibe.
La Condesa neighbors the Roma neighborhood but it features more of a hipster-ish atmosphere. If you enjoy walking, admiring avenues, and colorful architecture you'll surely love Condesa. This Mexico City neighborhood is a great fit for any dog lover and traveler accompanied by a furry best friend whether that's a cat or dog since the Parque España and Parque México are two spaces where pet parents walk their four-legged friends under the shady streets, there's even a dog school here. If you don't have a pet that's fine too, you can always enjoy the cutting-edge boutiques, stylish cafes, international bistros, and casual taco spots.
At night La Condesa neighborhood comes alive as an entertainment center for the youth thanks to its lively bars and clubs.
This is one of the best neighborhoods to stay or live in in Mexico City for those who appreciate great architecture, pet-friendly spaces, and a wide variety of attractive businesses.
Photo by carlos aranda on Unsplash
Juárez
Originally built as a residential zone for wealthy people previous to the Mexican Revolution the Juarez neighborhood in Mexico City now encompasses homes, really tall buildings, hotels, museums, offices, and businesses, especially around its main and most known area between Avenida de Los Insurgentes and Paseo de La Reforma, also known as la Zona Rosa.
Zona Rosa district is an LGBTQ-friendly district with busy streets, sidewalk bars, and vibrant nightclubs as well as a thriving Korean immigrant community. La Zona Rosa nightlife scene is popular throughout the city, I've never really partied in Mexico City but if that's its reputation I guess it must be a cool area.
In the Juarez neighborhood, you'll get to see historic landmarks such as the Angel de La Independencia and in the distance the Chapultepec Castle. You can walk around the area and encounter iconic local spots to grab some food like the Taquería el Califa, and La Casa de Toño and you'll be right above the Roma Norte neighborhood.
Those seeking a modern and fast-paced/active area to live or stay in will find la Colonia Juárez a great fit for them.
Polanco
If you're seeking an exclusive and luxurious neighborhood Polanco is that spot. If you're someone who values calm and quiet living you'll be thrilled to find that Polanco has that and more.
This Mexico City neighborhood is one of the best ones to enjoy a serene lifestyle or stay thanks to its exclusivity. Throughout the area, you'll find different first-class restaurants, malls, and exclusive shops. Polanco is one of the best neighborhoods in Mexico City for those who have a large budget and want to be surrounded by the fine things of life. In addition to the premier shops and diners, you'll also be able to enjoy museums like the Soumaya and Jumex museums.
Polanco is home to one of the most recognized and deluxe avenues, the Avenida Poniente Masaryk, where you can find stores like Cartier, Porsche, and other more common ones like Zara. The traditional leafy streets feature Spanish colonial Architecture and luxe apartments, but the new side of Polanco is lined up with modern architecture.
Wealthy people from all around the world choose this area to live in as it is one of the best neighborhoods in Mexico City.
Photo by Bhargava Marripati on Unsplash
Centro Histórico
If you've never visited Mexico City before your safest bet is to stay at the Centro Histórico, where you can even find some ancient historic landmarks.
The Centro Histórico is the heart of the city. It's centered around the huge Zócalo plaza -where many events take place including free concerts and holiday celebrations- and it attracts thousands of national and international tourists because of its museums, emblematic buildings such as the art-nouveau Bellas Artes Palace, the Metropolitan Palace, and the Casa de Los Azulejos. This area is nearby Zona Rosa and Roma.
It doesn't matter if you're on a budget or looking for something luxurious since accommodations are abundant in this area for all kinds of budgets.
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