Santa Fe

Mexico City

Santa Fe showing a city and modern architecture
Santa Fe showing modern architecture
Santa Fe
Santa Fe which includes a city and a park
Santa Fe showing signage and a park
Mexico City’s urban redevelopment jewel is this shining neighborhood on the southwest side that was once considered a dump.

Look for some of Mexico City’s most impressive modern architecture in the neighborhood of Santa Fé in the outskirts of the city. The beautiful and modern buildings are particularly impressive, knowing that the area was often used as a dumping ground until recent years.

During the 1990s, city planners began efforts to create commercial and residential areas in Santa Fé that were especially designed to work with the area’s difficult geologic and environmental constraints. See some of these structures along the stretch between Santa Fé’s historical center and central commercial district. Tour the Universidad Iberoamericana’s campus in this area and attend a cultural event in one of its venues. Visit the area’s Centro Comercial Santa Fé shopping mall, one of the largest in the area.

One example of unique neighborhood architecture is Garden Santa Fe, a large center which includes American-style mall stores and excellent Mexican food. Its singularity lies in its location, fully underground. Marvel at the unique central gardens that use tall glass enclosures to bring light from aboveground into the several layers of shopping below ground. Enter at street level and take escalators and elevators to lower levels for shopping, dining and even bowling. Check the mall’s schedule to see what special events are planned during your stay. Take advantage of the seasonal ice skating rink.

The Ministry of Defense has a vast military complex to the northwest of the neighborhood of Santa Fé. Near here, look for shiny and tall international hotels and corporate headquarters interspersed with residential high-rises. Undeveloped parkland also lies along this stretch. Visit the Parque Ecologico Jalalpa for open grassy areas, kids’ playgrounds and a small aquatic park. More public space development is in the planning stages.

Santa Fé is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) from Mexico City’s historic center. This trip may take an hour by car and even longer by bus no train currently serves the area. See planned urban development in progress with a visit to Santa Fé.


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Top hotels in Santa Fe

Camino Real Santa Fe
Camino Real Santa Fe
5 out of 5
Mexico City
The price is €97 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
€97
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,865 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025

Camino Real Santa Fe
Live Aqua Ciudad de México Bosques de las Lomas
Live Aqua Ciudad de México Bosques de las Lomas
5 out of 5
Av. Paseo de los Tamarindos No. 98, Col. Bosques de las Lomas, Mexico City
The price is €288 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€288
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

Live Aqua Ciudad de México Bosques de las Lomas
Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico
Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico
4 out of 5
Mexico City
The price is €151 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
€151
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9,845 reviews)
"Not much around outside the hotel other than the airport"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico
ULIV Mexico City
ULIV Mexico City
4.5 out of 5
235 Av. Insurgentes Sur Roma Norte, Mexico City, CDMX
The price is €138 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
€138
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Angel of Independence Monument ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (180 reviews)
"Loved the room, perfect for couples. We will be coming back again"

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025

ULIV Mexico City
Barceló México Reforma
Barceló México Reforma
4.5 out of 5
Paseo De La Reforma 1, Mexico City
The price is €127 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€127
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 3 spa tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,280 reviews)
"Centrally located between old and new City, People are very friendly and accommodating, always ready to "be of service"."

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025

Barceló México Reforma
Galeria Plaza Reforma
Galeria Plaza Reforma
4 out of 5
Mexico City
The price is €165 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€165
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,592 reviews)
"Very noise guests around the halls."

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025

Galeria Plaza Reforma
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Fe

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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
Coyoacan which includes signage

Coyoacan

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Noted for its museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Coyoacan. Top attractions like Estadio Azteca and Frida Kahlo Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Viveros Station or General Anaya Station to see more of the city.

Coyoacan
Polanco which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a park

Polanco

5/5(6 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Polanco, you might enjoy attractions like Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Presidente Masaryk. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Polanco Station to see more of the city.

Polanco
La Condesa featuring café scenes

La Condesa

Spend some time visiting places like Spain Park 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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Hipódromo

While you're in Hipódromo, take in top sights like Mexico Park or Blackberry Auditorium, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chilpancingo Station or Patriotism Station.

Hipódromo
La Condesa showing a statue or sculpture, a fountain and central business district

Condesa

Visitors to Condesa enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Spain Park is worth a stop.

Condesa


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