The Diversity of Mexico City Neighborhoods
Make your travel to Mexico City all the more fulfilling by venturing out to each of the city’s distinct Mexico City neighborhoods where history and culture awaits. From the historic center of Zocalo to the bustling business district of Santa Fe, all of the Mexico City areas wherein our hotels provide exceptional accommodations, offer gratifying experiences for both business and leisure travelers.
Benito Juarez International Airport
The Benito Juarez Airport is Mexico’s main airport and domestic gateway and attracts bustling traffic throughout the year. This area is ideal for visitors who wish to stay within convenient proximity to the Airport or simply those who are staying in the city for a short amount of time. Buses run frequently into the middle of the city and attractions include the Castillo de Chapultepec, the Museo Nacional de Antropologia and many more. Visitors should also be sure to check out the Almeda Park on Avenida Juarez and Eje Lazaro Carden. This green area dates back to Colonial time and covers an area over 8 blocks featuring numerous artistic and historic attractions and beautiful sculptures. See hotels in this Mexico City area.
Historic Center of the City “Zocalo”
Zócalo is the main plaza or square in the heart of Centro Historico, or the historic center of Mexico City. It has been a gathering point for Mexicans since Aztec times, having been the site of Mexico ceremonies, royal proclamations, military parades, Independence ceremonies and religious events such as the festivals of Holy Week and Corpus Christi. It is also the main venue for both national celebration and national protest. The area boasts important attractions such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Templo Mayor and the House of Tiles. See hotels in this Mexico City neighborhood.
Chapultepec
Chapultepec is a large hill on the outskirts of central Mexico City and has been known as a significant place for Mexicans throughout the country’s history, as it was on this hill that the Aztecs made a temporary home after arriving from northern Mexico in the 1200s. Visitors can experience an array of historically rich places and beautiful scenery, including the Castillo de Chapultepec, the National Museum of Anthropology, the Papalote Children Museum, a park zoo and natural surroundings such as old forests, several small lakes, and landscaped areas with exquisite outdoor cafes. See hotels in Chapultepec.
Colonia Roma District
Artists, writers and musicians love the Beaux-Arts district of Colonia Roma. Both Colonia Roma Sur and Colonia Roma Norte offer superb art galleries, parks, dining, shops and a community of established artists. Visitors must also take in historical monuments, such as the Pueblo de la Romita and the Rio de Janeiro Square, Madrid Square, and Alvaro Obregón avenue. Notable past residents have included David Alfaro Siqueiros, Leonora Carrington, Juan José Arreola, William S. Burroughs and more. See hotels in this Mexico City area.
Insurgentes Avenue and the WTC
Known as the longest avenue in Mexico, and quite possibly the world, Insurgentes Avenue is lined with hotels, shopping malls, conference centers and is conveniently accessible to the Mexico World Trade Center. The area is ideal for business travelers and mobile visitors as the avenue crosses five of the 16 boroughs of the city. See hotels in this Mexico City area.
Northern Mexico City & Tlanepantla
When planning travel to Mexico City, secure a place in Tlanepantla to engage in a wonderful offering of modern things to do and see such as a large mall, incredible dining and stunning entertainment. Blending with these modern activities is a thick Mexico history in the church and monastery of Corpus Christi and the Tenayuca and Santa Cecilia Acatitlan pyramids. See hotels in this Mexico City neighborhood.
Reforma Avenue and Cuauhtemoc
Tourists and locals alike always comment on the distinct weather of this Mexico City area, mostly known for having warm weather due to its low altitude and dense urban development. Cuauhtemoc is the regional downtown, historic, economic, and cultural center of the city. An assorted offering of attractions includes Alameda Central, Bosque Nacional del Desierto de los Leones, Casa de los Espejos as well as shops, dining and entertainment. The area is also not far from the great things to do and see in Chapultepec Park. See hotels in this Mexico City area.
Southern Mexico City
Art, history and entertainment come together in Southern Mexico City, containing the lovely areas of Tlalpan and Coyoacan. View Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul and Plaza Hidalgo as well as the Leon Trotsky museum and the Museo Nacional de las Culturas Populares. During the 90's Southern Mexico City, specifically Coyoacan, began to attract bohemians, hippies, street musicians, philosophers, and young backpackers. Nowadays, in addition to charming architecture and historical places, the area offers several bars, restaurants and shops. See hotels in Southern Mexico City.
Sante Fe District
If visiting Mexico City on business, the Sante Fe District is certainly a good place to stay. Surrounded mostly by high-rises and international corporations, the area also houses Centro Comercial Santa Fe, one of the largest malls in Latin America. The active business district is located in the west part of the city and in addition to businesses, also includes a residential area and three college campuses. See hotels in the Santa Fe District.
Zona Rosa
The Zona Rosa, named for the pink tiles of its streets, radiates with a bohemian vibe and offers a lengthy list of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and interesting shops. The cosmopolitan area is known for its fine hotels, jewelers, antique stores and handicraft markets as well. Located near the Historical Center and Reforma Avenue, this Mexico City neighborhood boasts European-inspired architecture and attracts crowds of young people and artists throughout the year. See hotels in Zona Rosa.