

A cultural guide to Mexico City
Be pulled in by the magnetism of this effortlessly cool and charismatic city, where ancient sites meet cutting-edge art and design
KEY NEIGHBORHOODS
Roma/Condesa
Overview
While Colonia Juárez is the city’s current “It” neighborhood, you’ll find a nice assortment of boutique hotels and inns in these two adjacent parts of town. They’re also fashionable, walkable, and packed with galleries, concept shops, record stores, restaurants, bars and parks. (The southern part of Roma may also look familiar if you saw the film of the same name, which was shot there.) Stay at Hotel San Fernando near Condesa’s Parque México: Built as apartments in 1947, it retains many of the original deco-inspired architectural details that are emblematic of the neighborhood. Bonus: The rooftop bar is a nice modernizing touch.
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Reforma
Overview
Rather than a neighborhood, this is one of Mexico City’s main boulevards, housing many of the big international hotels such as the Marriott, Four Seasons, Sheraton, Sofitel, and the Ritz-Carlton, which is notable for its spectacular views of the city (even if you don’t stay there, do visit the 38th-floor sky bar for a sunset drink). Reforma also gives you easy access to museums such as the Tamayo and the National Museum of Anthropology, plus many neighborhoods of interest, from the swanky Polanco to the bohemian Juárez.
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Centro Historico
Overview
Mexico City’s historic center combines notable tourist sites with contemporary commerce and street life. There’s plenty to see, from archeological excavations to a host of murals. It’s fascinating but can be overwhelming, so stay somewhere like the Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico, which feels like an oasis of calm despite its central location. One of the city’s most beautiful, the hotel is housed in a gorgeous art-nouveau building featuring a stunning stained-glass lobby ceiling and rooftop restaurant overlooking the Zócalo (Main Square).
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