Polanco

Polanco · Mexico Federal District

Essentials of Polanco

Polanco is an urban upscale district in the borough of Miguel Hidalgo, situated north of Chapultepec Park. Often called the "Beverly Hills of Mexico City", this wealthy neighbourhood became an exclusive place due to its posh commercial centers and its high-end hotels, along with famous museums and world-class restaurants such as Luis Vuitton, Gucci or even Hermès. This dynamic place welcomes the elite population of Mexico City and offers a high quality of life in an attractive and fashionable environment.

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Understanding the Polanco market

Investing in Mexico City is a true advantage as prices are very competitive. However, the housing market is gradually opening up and therefore prices have recently risen due to an increase of the demand regarding the luxury market. The city of Mexico offers exclusive neighbourhoods characterized by luxury properties at more expensive prices compared to the rest of the country. Besides, the real-estate market is in an exponential growth as the Mexican government gradually softens the legal rules for foreign investors.

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Buying basics

If you are interested in investing in Mexico, it is recommended to contact a real-estate agency that will help you and provide you the good information regarding the market and the administrative procedure as corruption is still significant. A lawyer will formalize the housing contract. If the real-estate investment deals with a property located in a 100km-radius from a frontiere or in a 50km-radius from beaches, there are various conditions to respect and especially using a fideicomiso procedure.

Seasons

Low Season

May 01 – Oct 01

The period from May to September corresponds to the rainy season. Temperatures are particularly high (around 30 degrees) and rains are violent. Besides, September and October are characterized by cyclones.

High Season

Oct 01 – Apr 30

From October to April, this is the dry season: the weather is agreeable, temperatures are around 25 degrees and rains are rare. This is the perfect period to travel to Mexico. However, the evenings can be cooler.

Peak Season

Feb 01 – Apr 30

Between February and April, this is the best period to visit Mexico. Therefore, it corresponds to a large inrush of tourists. Indeed, March is characterized by the American spring break and Mexico is flooded by American students who come for parties. This is the same for the Semana Santa, which takes place at ...

Points of interest

Soumaya Museum

Situated in Nuevo Polanco, Soumaya Museum is part of an ultra-modern development called Plaza Carso and is considered to be the largest one of its kind in Latin America. The museum's building is itself a work of art thanks to its unique exterior, which was designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry. This free muse...

Pujol Restaurant

Pujol Restaurant is one of the top 50 in the world. This small restaurant is easily missed from the street, and has a very minimalist décoration. Thanks to an always-changing menu, visitors are offered different options for seven courses, including a “street snacks” course with things like baby corn with powdered an...

Theater Telcel

The new theater Telcel is a majestic place which is considered to be one of the best of Latin America as well as one of the most complete and versatile in the world. This space entirely dedicated to art and culture in all its manifestations was created in the middle of the last decade. The theater Telcel is a sophis...

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Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, is situated on a plateau, in the valley of Mexico. This city was built in 1325 by the Aztec people on the Texcoco Lake and was formerly called Tenochtitlan. It was then conquered by the Spanish in 1521 and it acquired its current name when the country became independent in 1824. After New York and Tokyo, it is the third city the most populated in the world with more than 8 million inhabitants.The city is surrounded by the Sierra de Guadalupe in the North, the Sierra Ajusco in the South and the Sierra de Las Cruces in the Southeast. It is also close to two...

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