Are you part of the LGBT+ community? Find the ideal place to invest and live in the CDMX with comfort and security below.
In addition to being the Mexican capital, CDMX is an inclusive and diverse metropolis that is home to a significant percentage of the entire LGBT+ community nationwide. Over the past few years, and thanks to the conviction of hundreds of activists, the city has evolved to provide safe and welcoming spaces for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. If you are reading this article, you are probably wondering... What are these places, and more specifically, what are the most LGBT+ friendly neighborhoods nowadays? Discover them in the following list and find the home of your dreams with Nolab.
The LGBT+ community in Mexico City has seen significant progress in terms of rights and visibility. The country's capital is a pioneer in the implementation of laws that protect LGBT+ people, including equal marriage since 2009 and homoparental adoption since 2010. In addition, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism, last year the CDMX received for the second time the LGBT+ Travel Awards as "Best LGBT+ Urban Destination".. While all of this represents important advances for the community in terms of inclusion and respect, there are still challenges that need to be addressed:
In this scenario, year after year the most outstanding event for the community is the LGBT+ Pride March, held at the end of June. This march not only celebrates diversity, but also promotes equality and human rights. Pride in the CDMX is a crucial moment for the community, where people from all over the world come together to celebrate and defend inclusion and acceptance.
An LGBT+ friendly neighborhood is one that offers an inclusive, diverse and safe environment for people. These neighborhoods generally have a very active cultural life and have inclusive businesses for the community at any time of the day, with special emphasis on nightlife. These neighborhoods also tend to have high security, good connectivity, and a wide range of services such as shopping centers, restaurants, bazaars, museums. Specifically, for a colony to be LGBT+ friendly, it should ideally meet the following 3 key aspects:
These neighborhoods share several characteristics that make them stand out as inclusive and attractive places to live for the LGBT+ community. First, they offer a safe and welcoming environment where diversity and inclusion are celebrated and respected.
Practically each of these districts has numerous spaces where inclusion is promoted and the presence of the community is highly valued. On the other hand, the privileged location of these neighborhoods allows for excellent connectivity and access to public transportation, facilitating mobility within the city, making these areas also desirable for the general population to live in.
The presence of recreational spaces such as parks and esplanades is also a constant in the 7 neighborhoods, providing places for recreation and relaxation. Finally, the quality of life in these neighborhoods is high, with a wide range of services and amenities that meet the daily needs of their residents.
At Nolab we understand the participation of the LGBT+ community in the real estate market and we celebrate the inclusion of this group of people in our internal operation as a company, so our specialists are highly sensitive to the main needs that the community experiences when looking for a property to invest and grow their wealth. Would you like to receive personalized advice to choose your next great investment in one of these neighborhoods? Contact us and one of our specialists will contact you shortly.
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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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