Santa Fe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Santa Fe featuring a city and modern architecture
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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Our pick of the best Santa Fe Hotel Deals

Camino Real Santa Fe
Camino Real Santa Fe
5 out of 5
Mexico City
The price is AU$219 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$219
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 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! (1,663 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 AU$481 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$481
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 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! (1,005 reviews)
"great service"

Reviewed on 7 Nov. 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 AU$343 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$343
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 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! (9,007 reviews)
"Rooms need a fridge and beds need to fix them bc they move all around the room"

Reviewed on 9 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 AU$201 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$201
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 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! (2,646 reviews)
"Room and bathroom is dated. But very clean and comfy bed. Air conditioning cooled but it didn’t seem to get cold enough. Food at club level was mediocre and additional servers were needed as we never had a 2nd coffee poured or even asked if we wanted wine. Food was never replaced fast enough leaving ..."

Reviewed on 9 Nov. 2024

Fiesta Americana Reforma
Galeria Plaza Reforma
Galeria Plaza Reforma
4 out of 5
Mexico City
Fully refundable
The price is AU$193 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$193
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)
"Staff were friendly and helpful, the area is great and convenient to get to many of the main attractions in the city. Felt safe the whole stay as two young women."

Reviewed on 8 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 AU$172 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,954 reviews)
"Great service and location"

Reviewed on 9 Nov. 2024

Barceló México Reforma
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Fe

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Miguel Hidalgo

5/5(1 area review)

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(2 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

4.5/5(3 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

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