The fastest way to understand Mexico City is through its neighborhoods. Each has its own rhythm, and picking the right one — to stay in or to live in — shapes your whole experience.
Below is a quick, honest tour of the areas worth knowing, and who each one suits best.
Centro Historico
The Zocalo and Aztec ruins at the heart of the ancient capital.
Roma Norte
A leafy, artsy district of cafes and Art Deco architecture.
Condesa
Tree-lined streets circling a park, packed with restaurants.
Coyoacan
A colorful colonial neighborhood tied to Frida Kahlo's life.
Polanco
An upscale district of fine dining and designer boutiques.
Xochimilco
Colorful floating gardens and canal boat rides.
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