Living in Polanco has become synonymous with status and quality of life not only in Mexico City, but also nationally and internationally. If your life plans include living in this area of the CDMX, it is important that you know which is the best section of Polanco to live in according to your needs and lifestyle.
We have previously published a guide to the main advantages of living and investing in Polanco, and while this information is closer to a broad perspective of the area, it is essential that you know which sections you should keep in mind when you decide to buy the house or apartment of your dreams.
Once we have delimited the technical aspects of the area, it is important to delve more deeply into the cultural, gastronomic and recreational offerings of each section, as well as the main access routes and outdoor spaces offered by each of them.
Crossed by Av. Homer In the first section of Polanco you will find important points such as Corporativo Plaza Polanco, Pabellón Polanco and Plaza Polanco. The gastronomic offer in this area is average and we mainly find chain restaurants.
In the second section of Polanco begins with the tour of Presidente Masaryk Avenue, which stands out for housing important and exclusive luxury brand stores. This section also contains the Conservatorio Nacional de Música and the Palacio de Hierro located at Av. Moliere.
We also find the Grand Moliere Theater and the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Although they are no longer part of the Polanco area, the Soumaya and Jumex museums are just a few steps away, only a few steps behind Av. National Army. In these spaces you will find world-class performances and exhibitions of Mexican and foreign artists.
The fifth section of Polanco stands out for its Plaza Uruguay, a small but ideal wooded space for morning exercise, and for being the closest area of Polanco to Chapultepec Park.
There is no doubt that one of the most desirable areas to live in Polanco is around Parque Lincoln and those located in the center of the polygon. This is due to a number of factors, for example, the The air quality in these spaces is improved due to the abundant vegetation nearby, as well as the possibility of taking a walk at any time of the day and having access to an outdoor swimming pool. a wide variety of gastronomic, cultural and sports offerings.
In that sense, you should have on your radar important streets such as Tennyson, Eugene Sue, Lafontaine, Edgar Alan Poe, Calderón de la Barca, Alejandro Dumas and Anatole France.
In addition to the privileged location of these streets, it is important to highlight that Rubén Darío, Campos Eliseos and Tres Picos are streets of great added value for the properties located here. Highly attractive for people who want to build long-term wealth.
Another value that you should take into account is the great connectivity of the streets we mentioned, since to the north are located work spaces such as offices and business centers within Polanco. This is ideal for getting to work in record time in your car, even walking.
There is no doubt that you can't miss the gastronomic and recreational offer that Polanco has to offer, so here we recommend you:
After this brief tour of the most exclusive area of Mexico City, you could answer which is the best section to live in Polanco according to your lifestyle. There is no doubt that the streets surrounding Lincoln Park are great options to acquire a property with the quality of life and lifestyle that you can acquire.
On the other hand, if you are thinking of investing in a rental property, this is an excellent option since there will always be people interested in living the Polanco experience to the fullest. Therefore, sections II and III are great alternatives to buy a luxury apartment or a dream residence.
Do you need more information? Contact us! Our consultants at Nolab are ready to provide you with all the information you need in your purchasing process.
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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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