Santa Fe

Mexico City
Santa Fe featuring modern architecture and a city
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 HK$938 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
HK$938
HK$1,121 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (1,664 reviews)
"Nice staff and conveniently located"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2024

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 HK$2,060 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
HK$2,060
HK$2,461 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2024

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 HK$1,430 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
HK$1,430
HK$1,709 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (9,023 reviews)
"Property is conveniently located in the airport. Breakfast buffet was $50/person. Definitely not a $50 meal."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico
Fiesta Americana Reforma
Fiesta Americana Reforma
4 out of 5
Paseo De La Reforma 80, Col. Juarez, Mexico City, CDMX
The price is HK$878 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
HK$878
HK$1,049 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,651 reviews)
"I liked that it was available to a lot of public transportation to make it easy to get around the city. Friendly staff, and great place to stay at. The only downside is that a lot of the parades and manifestations would block the main road making traffic worse."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024

Fiesta Americana Reforma
Galeria Plaza Reforma
Galeria Plaza Reforma
4 out of 5
Mexico City
Fully refundable
The price is HK$827 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
HK$827
HK$988 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,375 reviews)
"Its a beautiful property and very convenient."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2024

Galeria Plaza Reforma
Barceló México Reforma
Barceló México Reforma
4.5 out of 5
Paseo De La Reforma 1, Mexico City
The price is HK$827 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
HK$827
HK$988 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,957 reviews)
"Many amenities, but urban setting was loud and there was no sound proofing"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

Barceló México 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
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Nápoles

Nápoles is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Pepsi Center and Blue Stadium while you're in town.

Nápoles
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 Mexico 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
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

Santa Fe