Polanco Travel Guide

Mexico City

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Visit the most diverse section of Mexico City for sophisticated shopping, dining, accommodation and sightseeing.

If you feel like an outsider to Mexico City and want to fit in, come to Polanco, where you’ll find large and globally diverse ethnic populations as well as international boutique and designer stores and luxury hotels. More than any other section of Mexico City, Polanco represents the chic and cosmopolitan aspects of this important global capital.

Perhaps surprisingly, the area has drawn an exclusive group of Mexico’s immigrant residents for nearly 100 years. In the 1920s, the huge Morales Hacienda estate was divided into smaller plots of lands. Groups of wealthy non-native traders moved from the historical centre of town to this more open area. Today mingle with the descendents of these Jewish, Lebanese, Spanish, German and Russian immigrants as well as the international artists and sports celebrities who are attracted to living and visiting here.

Along with private residences and shopping, the area has added numerous hotels, art galleries and office and apartment skyscrapers, creating a modern centre that contrasts markedly with the city’s historical centre, about 4 miles (7 kilometres) away. See the old and the new during your trip to Mexico City.

Walk along Presidente Masaryk Avenue to find luxury stores and shopping malls. Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Gucci, Cartier, Ermenegildo Zegna, Mont Blanc, Salvatore Ferragamo and Burberry are all within a few short blocks along this boulevard lined with trees. You’ll find less expensive brands and ubiquitous international coffee shops as well.

Polanco is just over 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) north of the beautiful forested park, Bosque de Chapultepec. Visit several of Polanco’s cultural attractions in and around the park: the National Anthropology and History Museum, the Rufino Tamayo Contemporary Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum. The ultra-modern CAD Mexico Architecture and Design Centre for interior design is just west of the centre of Palanco. Look for the Polanco stop on the metro.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Polanco

Hyatt Regency Mexico City

Hyatt Regency Mexico City

5 out of 5
Campos Eliseos No. 204 Polanco, Chapultepec, Mexico City
The price is Rp3.154.925 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp3.154.925
Rp3.770.135 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,168 reviews)
"Very nice property. Safe and people who worked at the hotel super friendly. Negative, I had to do an early check in and a Hyatt member and was not happy when asked me to pay an extra night. Other than that great experience."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hyatt Regency Mexico City
InterContinental Presidente Mexico City by IHG

InterContinental Presidente Mexico City by IHG

4 out of 5
Campos Eliseos 218, Mexico City
The price is Rp4.450.370 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
Rp4.450.370
Rp5.318.192 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,876 reviews)
"Excellent. Amazing views"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

InterContinental Presidente Mexico City by IHG
Kukun Inspire Polanco

Kukun Inspire Polanco

4 out of 5
206 Avenida Homero, Mexico City
The price is Rp1.522.999 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp1.522.999
Rp1.842.829 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Paseo de la Reforma and Angel of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (121 reviews)
"What we liked during our stay was the location close to everything we wanted to do. What we didn't like was the AC unit placed so low the air flow was very uncomfortable. Even adjusting the vent and flow it is so low, we felt the air on us! Trash accumulates and doesn't get picked up until the 3rd ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Kukun Inspire Polanco
UTOPIC Platón by ULIV

UTOPIC Platón by ULIV

5 out of 5
209 Platón Polanco II Sección, Mexico City, CDMX
The price is Rp2.402.616 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp2.402.616
Rp2.871.127 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Paseo de la Reforma and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
"Great location in Polanco."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

UTOPIC Platón by ULIV
District Polanco by Lumina

District Polanco by Lumina

130 Anatole France Polanco III Sección, Mexico City, CDMX
The price is Rp2.193.262 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
Rp2.193.262
Rp2.620.948 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paseo de la Reforma and Angel of Independence ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (105 reviews)
"Excelente ubicación, todo el staff súper agradable. Definitivamente regresaría"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

District Polanco by Lumina
ULIV Parque Lincoln

ULIV Parque Lincoln

3.5 out of 5
40 Enrique Ibsen Polanco III Sección, Mexico City, CDMX
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (695 reviews)
"I was pleasantly surprised by how safe it was. They were attentive to who came in and out of the building. Would definitely recommend !"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

ULIV Parque Lincoln
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Other neighbourhoods around Polanco

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Colonia Cuauhtémoc

If you're spending some time in Colonia Cuauhtémoc, Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Insurgentes are top sights worth seeing.

Colonia Cuauhtémoc
La Condesa featuring café scenes

La Condesa

Spend some time visiting places like Blackberry Auditorium while getting to know La Condesa, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Patriotism Station or Chilpancingo Station to see more of the area.

La Condesa
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Miguel Hidalgo

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Miguel Hidalgo. Top attractions like Paseo de la Reforma and Papalote Museo del Nino are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Constituyentes Station or Tacubaya Station to see more of the city.

Miguel Hidalgo
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Zona Rosa

Zona Rosa is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Paseo de la Reforma and Reforma 222 while you're in town.

Zona Rosa
Reforma which includes a city, night scenes and central business district

Reforma

Consider a visit to Paseo de la Reforma and take some time to enjoy the important monuments during your time in Reforma. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Insurgentes Station or Cuauhtemoc Station.

Reforma
The Angel of Independence Monument which includes a monument, a statue or sculpture and heritage elements

Juárez

Visitors to Juárez love its popular shops, and you can check out Paseo de la Reforma and Angel of Independence Monument. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Cuauhtemoc Station.

Juárez


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