Thinking of buying a property in Polanco? This may be the best decision you'll make in a long time! Not only for the excellent quality of life you are about to obtain, but also for the investment of your capital. By investing and living in Polanco you are securing your money and earning income with each passing day as the area continues to develop important real estate, tourism and commercial projects. Let's take a look at some of the advantages of living in Polanco, the most exclusive area of CDMX.
In recent decades, Polanco has become a jewel for living in the heart of Mexico City. This privileged area has a wide range of gastronomic, real estate, entertainment, public spaces and diversity in each of its streets perfectly laid out along its 5 sections.
The Polanco area in Mexico City stands out from other neighborhoods and municipalities thanks to its impressive architectural development, as well as its proximity to offices, which means short distances to avoid wasting time in daily commuting. The parks and public spaces in Polanco have constant surveillance and maintenance, which makes them ideal places to walk, exercise and walk pets.
Polanco is located very close to the most sought-after areas in the City and State of Mexico, such as Roma, Condesa, Lomas de Chapultepec, Santa Fe, Anzures, Toreo and Satélite.
In addition, the sections of Polanco have excellent access roads such as Paseo de la Reforma, Ejército Nacional, Mariano Escobedo and Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho. Within the area, we have Masaryk Avenue, Moliere, Homero, Horacio, Lamartine, Rubén Darío, Campos Elíseos, among others.
The Polanco area is highly valued by Mexican and transnational companies, which has led to the development of large office conglomerates. This has allowed many people to live very close to their workplace and significantly improve their quality of life.
In Polanco you can find public parks such as Parque Lincoln, Parque América and Parque Escultórico Polanco. Ideal spaces to run in the morning, walk your pet, or just to walk around and connect with nature... a hidden oasis in the middle of the city.
The areas designated for nature in Polanco are constantly maintained by the city government, which has influenced the air quality in Polanco to be higher than in other parts of CDMX.
On the other hand, there are cultural complexes in the area that house important art exhibitions, as well as Mexican and foreign productions.
Museums near Polanco not to be missed
Main theaters and cultural centers in the area
In recent years, Polanco has become known as a benchmark for luxury and exclusivity in Mexico City and nationwide. On Presidente Masaryk Avenue we find exclusive stores such as Gucci, Dolce & Gabana, Cartier, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton, Etro, Montblanc, Tiffany & Co., Tous, Bvlgari, Hermès, among others.
Some of the main shopping centers in Polanco are:
For many decades, some of Mexico's most affluent families, as well as Jewish, Spanish and Lebanese communities, have seen Polanco as an ideal place to settle. In this scenario, the culinary offerings of restaurants in the area have seen significant growth.
7 restaurants in Polanco not to be missed
In the mid-twentieth century, the neocolonial style took on special relevance in Mexico in the design and construction of important buildings, mainly in the Polanco area.
In more recent times, the residential areas of Polanco have decided to opt for minimalist and modern architectural styles, much more oriented to the functionalism of every detail and the use of space to the maximum.
Rationalist trends in luxury apartments and residences in Polanco are not long in coming, and take up important characteristics of the Bauhaus school as well as Mid-Century Modern, where high ceilings and large windows are the protagonists.
Still have doubts about why Polanco is a great place to live?
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Alfredo Obregón is the co-founder and CEO of Nolab, a real estate platform focused on investment, sales, and property management across international markets.
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