Polanco
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One of Mexico City's more upscale neighborhoods with a variety of interesting shops and quality restaurants.
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Neighborhood: Miguel Hidalgo
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- Polanco • 9 min walk
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- callmeMonroe, New York117 contributionsPolanco a gem in the cityThis is a neighborhood within the city housing fine dining, shopping, the Aquarium as well as several art museums. Its' walkability is good providing beautiful modern architecture along with some traditional structures. We went specifically to go to the Aquarium which wil be reviewed separately but stayed for the entire day as there was so much to do and see.Visited November 2022Written December 9, 2022
- PourJFMontreal, Canada382 contributionsEasy neighborhood to base your vacationJust ending a 2 weeks stay in Mexico City. Very happy to have been opting for that neighborhood as a base. Very clean and safe environment, we have been walking out every night without any issue, a good variety of restaurants (a bit on the expensive side but not out of this world), loved the nice parks and you are in most circumstances at a 10 USD Uber ride from other interesting parts of the city (and Uber here is THE way to commute for tourists). Enjoy!Visited January 2023Traveled with familyWritten January 6, 2023
- BernadetteBrisbane, Australia83 contributionsBest neighborhood for international visitors to Mexico City for safety & sightsStaying in Polanco was recommended to us by an Australian friend who spent her gap year in Mexico City. We could not have found a better place as our 'home base' for the 8 day visit. We stayed in an AirBnB in the Miyana Shopping and Residence Complex which is centrally located for all tourist destinations and extremely convenient because there are shops (groceries, salons, etc). We took Ubers EVERYWHERE which was fast, cheap and super convenient. The average Uber ride was about US$4 per trip. Far easier, safer and faster than taking public transportation. Other great neighbourhoods to stay and visit include La Condesa and Roma.Visited January 2023Written January 11, 2023
- Laurence MNew York City, New York23 contributionsGreat Upscale Walking NeighborhoodIt’s the Upper East Side, Mayfair in London, or Brentwood in LA. Very upscale, very safe, but just more global chain retailers. The joy is the walking, incredible array of restaurants and accessibility to almost everywhere in CDMX.Visited January 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten January 22, 2023
- Zolike78New Westminster, Canada303 contributionsFancyNot really my cup of tea normally (the luxury) but I was impressed. Really beautiful, fancy, trendy with much gusto. Even the 2 churches we've seen looked fancy. We strolled around and been to a mall in the areaVisited February 2023Traveled with friendsWritten February 12, 2023
- Zaion G1 contributionWorth ItPolanco is one of the most popular and luxurious suburbs in México City. The architecture in this area is pretty unique because it combines a modern style with hints of california colonial style and most of the streets and avenues are named after characters of science and literature. In Polanco you can find almost every activity you could think of, want to go shopping and eat delicious? Antara fashion haul, Palacio de Hierro and Avenida Presidente Masaryk have the most exclusives stores and restaurants where your experince will be great and memorable; you want to know more about Mexico and its history and art? You can visit the Soumaya Museum and National Museum of Anthropology where you can find art and history which would make your trip more rich in culture; do you feel like having a calm afternoon surrounded by nature? You can find more than 10 parks in Polanco, all are family friendly, safe and with many pretty spaces. Because Polanco is a really nice area, you don´t have to worry about walking alone in the night, in fact, most of the residents and tourists in this area use the local bike network or walk. This options can give you the opportunity of knowing Polanco in a better way and you will enjoy your stay better while while exercising a little bit because on average you will take around 5,000 steps a day! If you are planning to visit Polanco, do not hesitate, it is a destination worth knowing and I assure you that you will fall in love with the place and want to return more times.Visited February 2023Written February 17, 2023
- Dan L2 contributionsPolanco a very upscale & attractive region within Mexico CityStep daughter’s wedding. Highly recommend the Hyatt Regency in Polanco/Mexico City . There are plenty of excellent restaurants with many offering patio dining. Very safe area within the City with plenty of treed streets and a large park similar to Central Park. Good access to transportation but would highly recommend taxis or Uber services unless you are fluent with Spanish.Visited April 2023Written April 15, 2023
- Casey CWest Des Moines, Iowa4 contributionsA must seeThis place is a must. Take your time and walk all the streets around Lincoln park. Many great places to eat and drink. You can see mansions, sculptures, an aviary, Walmart, open roof malls, Playgrounds and so many trees!Visited July 2023Written July 8, 2023
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Bernadette
Brisbane, Australia83 contributions
Jan 2023
Staying in Polanco was recommended to us by an Australian friend who spent her gap year in Mexico City. We could not have found a better place as our 'home base' for the 8 day visit. We stayed in an AirBnB in the Miyana Shopping and Residence Complex which is centrally located for all tourist destinations and extremely convenient because there are shops (groceries, salons, etc). We took Ubers EVERYWHERE which was fast, cheap and super convenient. The average Uber ride was about US$4 per trip. Far easier, safer and faster than taking public transportation. Other great neighbourhoods to stay and visit include La Condesa and Roma.
Written January 11, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Zaion G
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Feb 2023
Polanco is one of the most popular and luxurious suburbs in México City. The architecture in this area is pretty unique because it combines a modern style with hints of california colonial style and most of the streets and avenues are named after characters of science and literature.
In Polanco you can find almost every activity you could think of, want to go shopping and eat delicious? Antara fashion haul, Palacio de Hierro and Avenida Presidente Masaryk have the most exclusives stores and restaurants where your experince will be great and memorable; you want to know more about Mexico and its history and art? You can visit the Soumaya Museum and
National Museum of Anthropology where you can find art and history which would make your trip more rich in culture; do you feel like having a calm afternoon surrounded by nature? You can find more than 10 parks in Polanco, all are family friendly, safe and with many pretty spaces.
Because Polanco is a really nice area, you don´t have to worry about walking alone in the night, in fact, most of the residents and tourists in this area use the local bike network or walk. This options can give you the opportunity of knowing Polanco in a better way and you will enjoy your stay better while while exercising a little bit because on average you will take around 5,000 steps a day!
If you are planning to visit Polanco, do not hesitate, it is a destination worth knowing and I assure you that you will fall in love with the place and want to return more times.
In Polanco you can find almost every activity you could think of, want to go shopping and eat delicious? Antara fashion haul, Palacio de Hierro and Avenida Presidente Masaryk have the most exclusives stores and restaurants where your experince will be great and memorable; you want to know more about Mexico and its history and art? You can visit the Soumaya Museum and
National Museum of Anthropology where you can find art and history which would make your trip more rich in culture; do you feel like having a calm afternoon surrounded by nature? You can find more than 10 parks in Polanco, all are family friendly, safe and with many pretty spaces.
Because Polanco is a really nice area, you don´t have to worry about walking alone in the night, in fact, most of the residents and tourists in this area use the local bike network or walk. This options can give you the opportunity of knowing Polanco in a better way and you will enjoy your stay better while while exercising a little bit because on average you will take around 5,000 steps a day!
If you are planning to visit Polanco, do not hesitate, it is a destination worth knowing and I assure you that you will fall in love with the place and want to return more times.
Written February 17, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
callme
Monroe, NY117 contributions
Nov 2022
This is a neighborhood within the city housing fine dining, shopping, the Aquarium as well as several art museums. Its' walkability is good providing beautiful modern architecture along with some traditional structures. We went specifically to go to the Aquarium which wil be reviewed separately but stayed for the entire day as there was so much to do and see.
Written December 9, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Casey C
West Des Moines, IA4 contributions
Jul 2023
This place is a must. Take your time and walk all the streets around Lincoln park. Many great places to eat and drink. You can see mansions, sculptures, an aviary, Walmart, open roof malls, Playgrounds and so many trees!
Written July 8, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Marina Barabancea
Merida, Mexico81 contributions
Jan 2020
A very elegant and eclectic residential area, where most of the Embassies are located. I have visited the Embassy of my country and took the opportunity to walk the elegant streets of Polanco, guarded and shaded by majestic pine trees and palm trees. Palacio de Hierro is close-by, high international cuisine restarurants and a general atmosphere to make one believe one was in Beverly Hills. I would definitely live here if I ever move to CDMX.
Written January 19, 2020
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jd3sai
Houston, TX405 contributions
Jul 2022
Nice upscale neighborhood! Restaurants and night life accessible easily. Also more upscale in price for restaurants. A bit further from downtown and historic center but ubers are relatively cheap in cdmx. Nice place to walk around.
Written July 28, 2022
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Citymombt
Sherman, CT15 contributions
Feb 2020
We ended up in a hotel in this neighborhood - And altho it is not the "coolest" it certainly was super convenient for fine dining at the end of the day. Learning that traffic was so bad that it could easily take 40 min. to get to a dinner, it was nice to know that wonderful dining was just a 15 min. walk away. It is a fancy neighborhood and hence very safe. I tought a good choice. We did not do shopping or anything else. tho conveneint to the anthropology museum.
Written February 29, 2020
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PourJF
Montreal, Canada382 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Just ending a 2 weeks stay in Mexico City. Very happy to have been opting for that neighborhood as a base. Very clean and safe environment, we have been walking out every night without any issue, a good variety of restaurants (a bit on the expensive side but not out of this world), loved the nice parks and you are in most circumstances at a 10 USD Uber ride from other interesting parts of the city (and Uber here is THE way to commute for tourists). Enjoy!
Written January 6, 2023
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Dan L
2 contributions
Apr 2023
Step daughter’s wedding. Highly recommend the Hyatt Regency in Polanco/Mexico City . There are plenty of excellent restaurants with many offering patio dining. Very safe area within the City with plenty of treed streets and a large park similar to Central Park. Good access to transportation but would highly recommend taxis or Uber services unless you are fluent with Spanish.
Written April 15, 2023
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George S
Miami Beach, FL1,104 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Granted that this is an affluent area with high end apartments, hotels, shops and restaurants. It is also very clean, safe and quite nice. But other than the Soumaya Museum (which is great), not much interest for the general tourist.
Written November 20, 2021
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From USA, I am staying in Polanco and need a good Dentist urgently. Best suggestions please.Patrick
liatashkenazifisher
Karmiel, Israel1 contribution
שלום,
האם בשכונה פולאנקו,יש אפשרות לערוך סעודת ראש השנה?(משפחה של 6 נפשות)
והאם יש מקום בקרבת מקום להחנות קרוואן?
תודה.
והאם
BONNIE M
New Jersey60 contributions
Hi, I would like to know is Polanco within Mexico City, is it a safe neighborhood and how far is it from Mexico City airport.
Thank you in advance.
Bi-coaster
Bradenton, FL1,294 contributions
Yes, yes. About 40 minutes from the airport and very safe. Lots of nearby restaurants and shops and a bunch of banks. Also not too far from Lincoln Park with an aviary and walkable to the big Bosque park.
BONNIE M
New Jersey60 contributions
Hi, I would like to know is Polanco within Mexico City, is it a safe neighborhood and how far is it from Mexico City airport.
Thank you in advance.
renelle06
New York City, NY144 contributions
Polanca is very nice Mexico City neighborhood - very similar to upper east side of NYC - nice restaurants and small boutiques. Has hotel area with large hotels like Marriott, etc. Close to park and museums. Felt very comfortable walking around.
Shedev
San Antonio, TX34 contributions
Looking for recommendations for places to celebrate New Year's eve in Mexico City,
we will be staying in the Polanco district; any suggestions on good restaurants that offer dinner /drinks that night; we have a mix of vegetarian and meat eaters in the group, some seafood is ok too
Paco A
Mexico City, Mexico102 contributions
Walk around two days before and you will find plenty. Casa Portuguesa, La Hacienda de los Morales, Quintonil, Chapulin at Hotel Intercontinental, El Bajio to name a few.
Susan E
3 contributions
What are the best restaurants in polanco district
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Justin
Santa Monica, CA139 contributions
Here are some of favorites based on decor and food.
La Unica & J by Jose Andres.
Really you can't go wrong with the restaurants in polanco since they all have their own unique style and flavor.
Mara R
Oaxaca, Mexico3 contributions
Hola, voy a ir a finales de noviembre a ver la obra de el Rey Leon.. pero necesito un hotel , cual me recomiendan cerca de ahi?
Jose Luis L
31 contributions
Depende del presupuesto, valdría la pena buscar en las zonas de Polanco, Reforma, incluso Condesa, en donde hay opciones como Intercontinental y Camino Real.
policy1961
Waldron, IN1 contribution
I am thinking of visiting Polanco and having dental work done there also. Is it safe for americans to visit? All answers will be great... mark
GH H
San Francisco, CA56 contributions
I would say it is safe, definitely one of the most upscale areas of Mexico City with high end shopping and restaurants. I do not know anything about the dental services there.
Cheryl M
Langley City, Canada15 contributions
How far is it from the Museum of Anthropology to the historic downtown?
Is it easy to use public transportation to go back and forth?
Francisco H
Mexico City, Mexico346 contributions
It's about 7 km, there are good safe buses that run on Reforma avenue and that would take you very near to downtown, just get down at Reforma and Juarez an walk east towards fine arts palace, it's a nice 10 minutes walk. Main historic downtown area is very safe, but still I would suggest visiting it during daytime hours.
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