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The Mexico City is one of the places in the world with the greatest gastronomic, cultural and entertainment offer in the world, which is why many people seek to acquire a residence in some of its most emblematic areas. Discover here the 10 best neighborhoods to live in CDMX to buy a house or apartment.
Located to the northwest of Mexico City, Polanco has become one of the most sought-after areas to live in thanks to its privileged location, the architectural style that predominates, as well as its urban planning, which allows a lifestyle on foot, by bicycle or by car. In this area we find emblematic streets such as Av. Presidente Masaryk, Ejército Nacional, Homero, Horacio, Campos Elíseos, Rubén Darío and many more. In this neighborhood, the pre-sale purchase of luxury apartments is one of the best options for investment, since the value of the area increases every day.
We previously delved deeper into which section of Polanco is the best place to live in and also about the main advantages the main advantages of investing in this areaThe lifestyle in this CDMX neighborhood is something completely different from everything else.
In Polanco you will have access to a quiet pace of life, you will find a wide cultural offer thanks to its streets, parks and emblematic precincts. These qualities make this area safe to walk around, so you can exercise outdoors and walk your pets. The strategic location of Polanco is close to offices and several business centers, as well as other areas of great lifestyle and real estate appreciation. As a result, Polanco has become one of Mexico City's most exclusive and affluent neighborhoods; easily recognized for its towering skyscrapers, luxury boutiques and high-end restaurants. Polanco is also home to many embassies and consulates, making it a popular destination for expatriates.
Located in the delegation Miguel Hidalgo Like Polanco, Lomas de Chapultepec is one of the most desirable areas to acquire a property in the CDMX. The proximity of this place is ideal for working a few kilometers away from the office. In addition, there is a wide range of cultural offerings. This colony was created in 1930 and has been a favorite of wealthy families from all over the country. Undoubtedly, it is an excellent time for incredible opportunities to live in Lomas de Chapultepec.
"La Condesa" is one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live in for young adults who value a quiet and bohemian lifestyle in the heart of the CDMX. One of the main attractions of the area is the neo-colonial, functionalist and eclectic architectural style that predominates in some of its oldest and most emblematic buildings, and on the other hand, the new real estate projects in the area have modern and minimalist trends in the internal and external architecture, in addition, they have first class amenities to improve the lifestyle.
La Condesa is a trendy place with a lively nightlife and cosmopolitan atmosphere. There are a variety of destinations you can't miss to really experience it.
The Roma neighborhood in CDMX is a great multicultural zone, where foreigners from all over the world have found an ideal refuge to dwell and explore the most representative qualities of Mexican tradition. The architectural style that dominates in this place is something closer to European Gothic styles with Italian and French details, architectural trends with high tendencies during the last half century.
Known by some people as "Nuevo Polanco", the Granada neighborhood is an area in Mexico City that has experienced significant real estate and economic development in recent decades. Although the lifestyle is not the same as the one you can live in any of the 4 sections of Polanco, the attributes of the Granada neighborhood have made it a destination for living and an important financial center, which makes it a highly desirable area to live in due to its strategic location in the north of the Miguel Hidalgo district.
Also close to Chapultepec Forest, Mexico City's largest lung, is the Anzures neighborhood, an area that, for the most part, is preserved as a residential area ideal for middle and upper class families who wish to settle and live in a quiet environment. This place has struggled to maintain a relaxed pace of life away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the city, and thanks to its proximity to neighborhoods such as Polanco, Roma, Condesa and Granada, it is an ideal option for people who want to eliminate long commuting times in their lives.
Always known as one of the most valuable areas in Mexico City,"Del Valle" houses properties with both modern and classic styles. One of the main attractions of this neighborhood is that it is located in a highly central area and very well connected by main roads and highways: Av. División del Norte, Insurgentes, Félix Cuevas and Miguel Alemán Viaduct. This area also stands out for its public transportation connections with two Metrobus and one Metro line. The Del Valle neighborhood is a reference in urban planning, lifestyle, architecture and design. Among its streets you can find chain restaurants and new proposals. Cafes, bars, shopping malls and traditional stores are hidden in an area with large green areas, imposing buildings and residences.
Day after day, the Narvarte neighborhood is gaining more relevance as one of the best areas to live in Mexico City. As with some of the previous examples, Narvarte stands out for its excellent location and privileged connection to office areas in the rest of the city.
The sense of community that runs through the streets of the Narvarte neighborhood is what has consolidated a pleasant and enjoyable lifestyle, with a comforting and exquisite gastronomic offer, as well as an architectural style unrepeatable in any other area of the country. As a curious fact, the British magazine Time Out added the Narvarte neighborhood to its list of the 40 coolest neighborhoods in the world.
Officially consolidated in 1914, the Portales neighborhood arose from a tradition of haciendas and Mexican cattle ranching during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today it has become a very attractive destination for a community of young people looking for a place where they can live experiences closer to the emblematic neighborhoods of Mexico City. With a gastronomic offer where homemade seasoning prevails, and ample green areas where it is possible to exercise, walk or walk pets, "La Portales" has become a classic neighborhood to live in the big city.
The Nápoles neighborhood has become an avant-garde reference for urban development in Mexico City. Although in this area we can find large corporate office conglomerates, there are also residential areas where it is possible to find a quiet pace of life. Here time passes more slowly, which allows its inhabitants to enjoy a wide range of cultural and entertainment offerings, not to mention its emblematic gastronomic spots, whose history takes us back to more traditional times.
How many of these neighborhoods do you already know? Remember that in Nolab we have the most select catalog of luxury properties in these areas for you to find the home of your dreams. Contact us, one of our specialists will be happy to provide you with all the advice you need.
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