Condesa, Mexico City

Condé Nast TravelerDec 23, 2025

The Unwritten Rules of Visiting Mexico City

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CicatrizCaféall-day-cafe/bar in Colonia Juarez
RomaSuburbThere's no better home base for eating your way through the city.
CondesaNeighborhoodIt is immediately west of Colonia Roma, together with which it is designated as a "Barrio Mágico Turístico".
NarvarteNeighborhoodhome to many excellent taquerias
Parque HundidoParkin Extremadura Insurgentes, a place to stroll
CentroNeighborhoodall four quadrants are historically significant
Colonia JuarezNeighborhoodhome to Cicatriz cafe/bar
Extremadura InsurgentesNeighborhoodlocation of Parque Hundido
EcobiciPlace

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 8, 2025

21 Boutique Hotels in Mexico City That Are as Vibrant as the City Itself

Editor-vetted stays in popular neighborhoods like Polanco, Condesa, and Roma Norte.

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Círculo MexicanoHotelShaker-inspired boutique hotel
Hotel San FernandoHotelOrnate stained-glass windows and olive green tiles
Ignacia GuesthouseHotelDiscerning travelers with an eye for design
CondesaNeighborhoodIt is immediately west of Colonia Roma, together with which it is designated as a "Barrio Mágico Turístico".
PolancoTrain stationPolanco is an affluent colonia, noted for its luxury shopping along Presidente Masaryk Avenue, the most expensive…
Campos PolancoHotelApartment-style suites for long stays
Colima 71HotelMinimalist refuge with focus on contemporary art
Maison LezardHotelOde to midcentury-modern design
Casa TenueHotelContemporary identity as a leading arts hub
The Alest HotelHotelDistinct sense of British hospitality
Casona Roma NorteHotelStateliness and softness of this 1920s building
Comedor MexicanoRestaurantInnovative takes on Mexican street snacks
Maison CelesteHotelChic café-meets-concept-store
Parque MéxicoParkIt is recognized by its Art Deco architecture and decor as well as being one of the larger green areas in the city.
Lounge FernandoRestaurantGround-floor bar with empanadas and tacos
45RestaurantContemporary Mexican cuisine
LimantourBarOne of the best bars in Mexico City
Panadería RosettaBakeryAcclaimed bakery
Casa PolancoMuseumElegantly renovated Spanish Revival-style mansion
Octavia CasaHotelMinimalist extension of fashion line
LardoRestaurantItalian restaurant
CaimanRestaurantNatural wine bar
Condesa DFHotelCoolest boutique hotel
Casa GolianaHotelIntricate stucco details and vibrant reddish-pink hue
Hotel DamaHotelIntimacy of a homestay
Roma NorteNeighborhood
RosettaCafé
Maximo BistroRestaurant
Em RestauranteRestaurant

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 1, 2025

How to Get FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets: A Complete Travel Guide

Snag seats, see cities, and feast your eyes on the beautiful game.

Chic neighborhood with colonial architecture

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RomaSuburbChic neighborhood with contemporary design
CondesaNeighborhoodChic neighborhood with colonial architecture
Estadio AztecaSightLegendary soccer stadium, opening match venue
Nima Local House HotelHotelBoutique accommodation option
Four Seasons Mexico CityHotelLuxurious hotel option
Santa MonicaNeighborhoodBeachy, walkable vibes
Downtown LANeighborhoodBetter for nightlife and transit
SoFi StadiumSightLos Angeles stadium hosting matches
The JouleHotelSolid bet in Dallas
Hotel DroverHotelSolid bet in Fort Worth
SkyscannerPlaceHub for finding flight routes
MonterreySightThe city anchors the Monterrey metropolitan area, Mexico's second largest metropolitan area with a population of…
AT&T StadiumSightStadium in Arlington, Texas
Moxy Times SquareHotel
Ace HotelHotel
Fairmont Royal YorkHotel
One King West Hotel & ResidenceHotel
LodenHotel
Fairmont Pacific RimHotel
Elsewhere
MetLife StadiumSightEast Rutherford, United StatesFinal match venue in East Rutherford, New Jersey

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 26, 2025

What to Wear in Mexico City, According to a Local

The travel basics, versatile layers, and stylish accessories worth packing.

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RomaSuburbThere's no better home base for eating your way through the city.
CondesaNeighborhoodIt is immediately west of Colonia Roma, together with which it is designated as a "Barrio Mágico Turístico".
PolancoTrain stationevening dining
CoyoacánNeighborhoodThe former village became the borough's "historic center".
San ÁngelSuburbHistorically it was a rural community called Tenanitla in the pre-Hispanic period.
ContramarRestaurantacclaimed spot for lunch
TeotihuacánSightancient pyramids
CuernavacaNeighborhoodAlong with Chalcatzingo, it is likely one of the origins of the Mesoamerican civilization.
Valle de BravoNeighborhoodlakeside charm
David YurmanPlacestatement jewelry
KujtenPlacecashmere scarf
La RomaSuburb

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 11, 2025

26 Best Things to Do in Mexico City, From Frida Kahlo's Home to Storied Pastry Shops

Everything you need to do in one of the very oldest cities in the Americas

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RomaSuburbThere's no better home base for eating your way through the city.
CondesaNeighborhoodIt is immediately west of Colonia Roma, together with which it is designated as a "Barrio Mágico Turístico".
PolancoTrain stationPolanco is an affluent colonia, noted for its luxury shopping along Presidente Masaryk Avenue, the most expensive…
Mercado JamaicaMarketMexico City's principal flower market
El Moro ChurerríaRestaurantBeloved churro shop with spiffy interiors
Capuchin Convent ChapelSightLuis Barragán's seminal work with serene atmosphere
Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon TourPlaceOperates a few miles outside Teotihuacán
Green RhinoRestaurantThis bakery comes from star baker Richard Hart, renowned for his bakery Hart Bageri, with multiple locations in…
Museo Rufino TamayoMuseumFounded by Rufino Tamayo in 1981
Floating Gardens of XochimilcoSightUNESCO World Heritage Site, lake and canal system
Palacio NacionalSightHolds stunning Diego Rivera murals
Templo MayorMuseumRuins of the Aztec capital's main temple
Museo Frida KahloMuseumFrida Kahlo's former home, Casa Azul
Sculpture Garden at the Museo Universitario Arte ContemporáneoMuseumBuilt around lava with wonderful views
Pasteleria IdealBakeryInstitution beloved for its classic pastries
Monumento a la RevoluciónSightLargest triumphal arch in the world
Cárcamo de DoloresAttractionFormer hydraulic water system, now a landmark
Peana GalleryPlaceContemporary Mexican art gallery in Roma Sur
Self-Guided Centro Historico Cantina CrawlPlaceTraditional watering-holes with ornate bars
The Noguchi Mural at Abelardo L. Rodríguez MarketSightIsamu Noguchi's mural 'History Mexico'
Lucha Libre at the Arena ColiseoPlaceA giant venue that hosts sporting and entertainment events, the Arena seats as many as 23,300 spectators.
The Centro Histórico BoleadoresPlaceStreet performers who roll balls
Museo AnahuacalliMuseumMuseum designed by Diego Rivera
Patrick MillerBarFrom the outside, it looks like a dumpy warehouse hidden behind a black gate.
Museo Nacional de AntropologíaMuseumMedia luna del vestíbulo principal y Galería del primer piso del MNA.
Casa Estudio Luis BarragánMuseumLa Casa Luis Barragán, construida en 1948, representa una de las obras arquitectónicas contemporáneas de mayor…
Torre LatinoamericanaSightIts central location, height, and history make it one of the city's most important landmarks.
AhuehueteSightAncient tree
Centro HistoricoNeighborhood
CuauhtémocNeighborhood
TeotihucánSight
San Telmo MuseumMuseum
La ConchaNeighborhood
Monte UrgullTrail
Castillo de la MotaSight
Parque de Cristina EneaNeighborhood
Borda BerriRestaurant
Bar SportRestaurant
TxepetxaRestaurant
La ViñaRestaurant
Nautical ClubSight
City HallSight
Sagrado Corazón statueSight

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