Mexico City's BEST Neighborhoods to Live in (that aren't Roma or Condesa)

[@HunterMann]

Thanks so much for this video! I’ve enjoyed watching your videos, this one is especially good. Having lived in Mexico City several times it was nice to hear you mention some of the familiar neighborhoods and street names. A few suggestions: It might be good to explain to people who may not be familiar with Mexico City, that the “neighborhoods”you speak of, like Roma, Condesa, Polanco... that they are colonias, hence Col. Roma, Colonia Polanco, Col. Coyoacán, etc. I mention this because it’s a great way for people to explore Mexico City and to realize that most colonias/colonies have their own personality and style, and that, like many things in Mexico, there can be exceptions to whatever you think a big colony is. Some big colonies may sound noisy but there are often very quiet little side streets. On some of those side streets you’ll find yourself stepping back in time with the people playing checkers at tables on the sidewalk, and an impromptu dance class on a small plaza, where people of all ages are learning to dance the danzón or the paso doble, while a elderly man spins records on a vintage phonograph . Another thing you might consider telling people is that the key to not getting lost or rather finding your way back to being found... is that in many parts of Mexico City there are Avenidas and there are Calles. In general Avenidas will tend to go north and south, and Calles tend to go east and west. (that’s just an example that’s not factual.) Another suggestion I have, if you don’t mind… I think it would be good for you to talk more about the Metro and how it links the city so well. For those who may seem intimidated by such a big city, if they get to know the Metro system it is very accessible and actually becomes a much smaller city as far as mobility. Just being able to locate the correct stations to get on Metro and the correct one to get off at for your event, class, a special cafe or store. One thing I noticed a lot in Mexico City is that when there is a poster for an event or a class, they will have a Metro symbol located on the lower part of the poster. It will have the logo of the Metro station closest to the event. It’s such a great system! Once you get familiar with the Metro subway stations you can figure a pretty good estimate of how long it will take for you to get from the Metro station near your apartment or hotel, to the event and know your route back. Just one little story for you: I once was staying at a small hotel in the Historic District, near Teatro Bella’s Artes. I told an American couple that was in the lobby that I was going to see a few films at a special cinema. They were shocked that I was going to “go all the way across such a big city just to see some films.” I explained to them that, because of the metro, it really wasn’t that far at all. I simply walked two blocks from the hotel, got on the Metro, walked a few more blocks through the system to my connecting train, took that train to the next station and then walked two blocks to the cinema. So technically I only had walked four blocks plus a few more because of the long walking corridors in the Metro system.. And one other suggestion, and I know you’ve probably covered decent other videos but might be good to just drop this info to those who may only see this video right here. You should mention the Eco Bici and other bicycles that are free or very inexpensive to use, it can be a great way to get from a Metro station to an event that might be 15 blocks away. My preference is usually to walk as much as possible in Mexico City I get to see and discover so much that I wouldn’t normally see if I’m flying past him an Uber car or just traveling underground in the subway system. En final sólo quisiera decir gracias pero muchísimas gracias por sus videos informativos sobre la gran aventura de quedarse en la Ciudad de México. Un abrazo amiga, ¡bravo! Hunter, un gringo sin bandera

[@FreeToBe_Me]

Your comment was SO HELPFUL. ¡Muchísimas gracias!

[@hectorappertie.6944]

Eres muy educado y humilde, me fascino tu elaboración adicional, thank you so much, I was warm hearted with your comments, or was it the tequila? And the KZbin presenter was awsome and thuorough, viva Mexico!

[@adamnsandler1607]

i love colonia anzures, i got a really small appartemnt there, but it is my dream place eveeer veeeeveeer

[@BrixtonBeat]

This was very helpful & included a number of neighborhoods that I’ve heard of on other forums and some new ones with great explanations

[@mskrystlex]

Hi Laura! I am planning on relocating to Mexico, and Mexico City in December, thank you so much for making this so much easier by sharing so much knowledge! You've been such a blessing during this exciting time in my life!

[@JoeyChilango]

Great neighborhoods. I was pleased to hear you recommend San Miguel Chapultepec, one of my favorite colonias.

[@laura-bronner]

It's such a nice neighborhood, it's home to some of my favorite pastor tacos too! El Güero!

[@charliemulligan1988]

I just now started this video but I love it already. I was kind of more considering Guadalajara but I’ve been watching you and you really make these videos so good for us. I will have to check in with you an January and February when I decide to come. Keep up the good work and thanks for everything you do for us

[@keiwanmosaddegh5947]

You. Are. Absolutely. Lovely! ☀ I was in Mexico City during my uni exchange semester earlier this year, but unfortunately it finished early due to the pandemic. However, during my ~4 months in Mexico, I came to fall in love with the country and the city, and I've been longing to come back ever since... Definitely my favorite country on earth! 🌎 KZbin videos are a great compromise during these times to relive my time there, and YOURS IN PARTICULAR have made my heart race every single time! 💖 There's something so authentic and genuine behind your videos, where you really showcase the everyday life there, and really come to elaborate on your impressions and feelings of everything you explain. I haven't found any other Mexico City vlogger that even come close to your content quality. Keep it up! You're doing all of us at home a big favor! Forever grateful! 🙏😃

[@alfredbattenberg2626]

Well what are you waiting to come back? Where did you attend school?

[@laura-bronner]

Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to share them! I am so glad you connect with the videos that I make and that it allows you to feel a little bit closer to the city and country that unfortunately you had to leave before you were ready to. Mexico is an easy country to fall in love with! Hopefully you can get back soon!

[@keiwanmosaddegh5947]

@@alfredbattenberg2626 Unfortunately my country currently doesn't allow for travel, which means that if I decide to go somewhere my insurance won't cover me. As soon as that is no longer the case, I'll definitely come back! :) I went to TEC CCM!

[@alfredbattenberg2626]

Well i am an itesm certified teacher. You couldnt have chosen a better school in all Mexico. Do you have any plans to continue in a future stydying here? I didnt know the government restricted visits to Mexico, the borders are still opened at least those in Texas and Tamaulipas. See if you can have other programs at Itesm for you to continue. Tec surprises everyday. Let me know if you need anything from our school, id be glad to help you out. @@keiwanmosaddegh5947

[@keiwanmosaddegh5947]

@@alfredbattenberg2626 that's amazing! Thank you for your kindness! I'm actually not from the US, but rather from Sweden. No borders are closed, but the government doesn't recommend travel, which means that insurance companies are not obliged to cover any costs that occur as a result of it. What a small world we live in! What TEC do you teach at?

[@Vancouver_Dan]

Great video! Thank you! You might consider doing more in depth videos about each of these "alt" neighbourhoods in the future. We stayed in Juarez (on the east side of Insurgentes, not the busier Zona Rosa side) during our first two visits and still love it. We liked the fact that the metro station was a few blocks away and that we could walk to and from the Centro Historico (even at night, Reforma was busy enough to feel safe). Also, Juarez is a nice mix of mom and pop establishments (like our fav Gabi's Cafe) and numerous hipster coffee shops. I recently read about Navarte on a list of the world's up and coming areas - so we will definitely explore there next time. If I was staying long term, Coyoacan or San Angel, for their leafy quiet, would top my list.

[@laura-bronner]

Hopefully more things will open back up again and I can show these neighborhoods for what they really are.

[@NilDreams]

Thanks for this video. I’m looking to move there soon and this will be very helpful when looking for a place.

[@JohnJohnCrusher]

Great video. Thanks for making it!

[@waynesway]

Thank you so much! What a great and informative video - with up-to-date info that is otherwise very hard to find. I will follow you!

[@rolandocristobal9187]

Appreciate this video! Moving there in a month!!!

[@LolaMexica]

We're Mexican-American, and I'm really starting to want to move to Mexico, but my dad and friends tell me not to. One friend is from Mexico City and moved to Canada. It seems so nice. I guess I won't understand unless I go.

[@laura-bronner]

I highly recommend making a trip! See it for yourself and you can make up your own mind about it :) It's a very different place than it was 20 years ago.

[@lupitacajero7185]

@@laura-bronner For the better or worse?

[@zapatavive8957]

If I had listened to my family I would never had gone t China, Korea, Thailand etc, I love Mexico I feel sooo free and accepted. Believe your own eyes, listen to others but people are of blinded by their fears and hey, you may not like it but oh my God if you do you will be sooo glad you went.

[@justiceforall5043]

Move to Mexico, I Live in both Countries USA and Mexico City long enough to know. I love Mexico City, look for a decent neighborhood, like Colonia Nápoles, Roma, Cuauhtémoc, DelValle, Narvarte, or Condesa. Very safe Colonias, not noisy, affordable, many restaurants and nice people! Make sure have an income between $1700-$2000 per month and you’ll be living very comfortable !

[@IdealesNegros]

Don’t come please

[@lilmissstayready8291]

Heyyyy! Thank you so much for this super informative video! I am moving to Mexico City next week! I hope I bump into you! I will be staying in Roma Norte until I find my perfect location! :-)

[@mariobruyere9169]

Juarez south of Londono is lovely and a few blocks away from the noise of Zona Rosa. Another good colonia is San Rafael, between Cauhtémoc and Sta Maria la Ribera. Granada, just west of Anzure and north of Polanco (on the north side of Ejército Nacional is also a very nice residential area, a little bit more expensive but not as much as Polanco

[@kathieallen1022]

Great video! It would be helpful to have appx prices of rentals, especially what you consider affordable. I have no idea what is “affordable” or “reasonable”. Price point would help. Thank you so much for all your work in putting together the video.

[@minkyungkmkkim1396]

thank you so much for this video! I've watched a lot of your videos and it's super helpful :D Me and my husband have moved to Playa del Carmen but we'll be moving around a little more. Thanks again!

[@markavelisocal]

How do you like it?

[@jorgesalazar1872]

I think that all neighborhoods inside "El Circuito Interior" that is a ring shape express highway inside the city has something diferent to offer: Colonia del Valle, Narvarte, Napoles, Guadalupe Inn and others are very nice places but some can be quite expensive as well , however, beyond the central area limited by the highway there are other and quite affordable options to chose from: Coyoacan, San Angel, Las Aguilas , Romero de Terreros, Las Flores, San Jeronimo, Tlalpan, Villa Coapa etc. Consider that like any other city in the world, the closer from modern Downtown are the most expensive neighborhoods and the ones located in the suburbs are always the cheapest. I was born in Mexico City and I know that almost all neighborhoods in the south and the west side are really awesome places but no on the east and the oriental side and also all those ones very close to the Old Historical Center.

[@laura-bronner]

Thanks for sharing some more neighborhoods, Jorge! There are still so many that I need to explore :)

[@purpurnena]

Great vídeo. I am personally not a Big fan of those neighborhoods, I don't know like, the North/west part of the city always gives me a very stressing vibe but that is just me. I much more prefer the south of the city: Mixcoac, Del Valle, Guadalupe Inn(super expensive), San Mateo near Coyoacán and My favorite areas are definitely the ones surrounding Tasqueña like Educación, Avante etc., so pretty, so calm and with a very family vibe, away from all the Buzz but still with great food options and things to do. For me the south is the Best part of the city for living long term.

[@JQLav]

I agree with you, there are many underrated areas surrounding Tasqueña, beside the ones that you mentioned, there is Campestre Churubusco, Prado Churubusco, Country Club, El Prado, even Unidad Modelo, neighborhoods surrounding places like Centro Nacional de las Artes y Canal Nacional.

[@2001lextalionis]

Gracias por su ayuda, my wife and I will be coming to the city as soon as the pandemic restrictions are lifted. So looking forward to introducing my Japanese wife to the wonders of Mexico. ありがとうございます

[@pottertheavenger1363]

As a native of the city, I can mention colonias by Eje Central, south to the Centro Historico; Narvarte Oriente, Miguel Ángel de Quevedo, even Canal Miramontes, and avenue full of pretty neighborhoods. Those are in Coyoacán, a well off Alcaldía. The south of the city adjacent to Line 2 of the metro are also well off neighbors, Xola, Villa de Cortés, General Anaya...

[@MichaelKentSmith]

This was a very helpful video, thank you so much! Any chance of a future video recommending neighborhoods more to the south? We are considering a move to CDMX and my wife's family lives in the far southwest rincón of Magdalena Contreras. I don't care for the area and want to live in a more interesting neighborhood (bonus if it has a lot of artists), but since we'd be making the trip to Magdalena Contreras frequently, a more southern location would suit us better.

[@pedrofuentes812]

Gated communities in Coapa

[@MichaelKentSmith]

@@pedrofuentes812 Thank you for the suggestion. We actually have friends that live in a fraccionamiento in that area. Good idea.

[@josephquillian2866]

My partner Jorge and I LOVE your videos! You are a breath of fresh air. We live in Dallas, Texas. We spent last weekend in Querétaro for our 29th anniversary. The day after tomorrow we are going to Aguascalientes for ten days. In the Spring of 2022 we are moving to Querétaro. ¡Ajúa! (ah-HOO-ah). :-) ¡Saludos! My name in Spanish is Pepe. :-)

[@laura-bronner]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoy them and find them helpful as you plan your move! Querétaro is such a magical city!

[@lupitacajero7185]

Why did u choose Queretaro? I am searching for a good city to move to; would appreciate your feedback.

[@PH03N1X88]

Hi, great video, I found it quite useful. Any thoughts about Santa Fe? I'm about to move to Mexico City, and my work will be in that part of the city. I've been told that it's nice, but a bit costly.

[@laura-bronner]

It’s quite a nice neighborhood, but it feels almost like a totally different city. Parque la mexicana is there and is a beautiful city park. There are some good restaurants and stuff, but otherwise I don’t know a ton about it as a place to live. It’s well connected to the city by car/Uber and there is a bus that you can take but otherwise no metro stops there.

[@tatikto]

I have friends from Romania who used to live there and they hated it. It is very Americanized, no where to go... and you need a car to go downtown or anywhere interesting. You will have big malls, and restaurants are not that good compared with Polanco, but if you going to work there I guess is better to live close by... because the access I’d a freaking nightmare on peak hours. I used to go there a lot because of work.

[@JQLav]

@@laura-bronner Probably until 2024 there will exist a train station in Santa Fe, parte of the Interurban Railway between Toluca and Mexico City's Observatorio Station (near Tacubaya and Escandón) :v

[@christopherigbojekwe5966]

very informative, thank you

[@UniteAndAttack]

Is there anything more in the south-east direction? Like when I look at Google Maps: Juventino Rosas, Infonavit Iztacalo, Militar Marte, Apatalaco, or Aculco. Is there nothing to see in these areas?

[@bryce3323]

THANK YOU! took a bunch of notes 🙏

[@laura-bronner]

Happy to help!!

[@humolovesjessie185]

WOW, You're so cool, and your energy is warm. Thank you! This was all such wornderful information. I'm looking to move to CDMX at the beginning of 2022... What would be some good online search portals to find apartments in CDMX?

[@joycegarrido6071]

Where would you suggest to rent an air Bnb if I was traveling with a child ? And easy to get to attractions? Also do you know and privet tour guide ?

[@sandra00zavala]

Where exactly is the taqueria Ixcito? I think you said in Navarte? The one with tacos al pastor?

[@Antonio3MD]

Great Video, Thank You.

[@laura-bronner]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@giovannihernandez3208]

You forgot at least three or four neighborhoods southern I love: Mixcoac, San José Insurgentes (my favorite of all the city), Guadalupe Inn and Chimalistac.

[@ethanvidaurri7637]

Mixcoax is not that nice :/

[@doingtime20]

Just don't go to Colonia Doctores or Colonia Obrera, they are east of Roma but trust me you don't wanna go there specially at night.

[@ritachen7614]

Do you still feel the same way about Escandon? Is it still affordable? Safe?

[@pcklon2000]

Narvarte is much bigger of what you showed in the map. Narvarte Oriente, Narvarte Poniente, Vertiz Narvarte and Piedad Narvarte. All these areas are nice to live.

[@rbrandon7176]

Any advice for a student living in CDMX to study? The University City looks so far from these neighbourhoods without a car!!!

[@LuisMendoza-wj7lc]

I was looking for a neighbourhood close to UNAM and according to people i've talked to, Copilco is a nice neighbourhood and a solid choice, and it's pretty close to UNAM. Also there's another one a bit north called Nonoalco, this one is not as close as Copilco but it's still a pretty calm neighbourhood. There's also Pedregal de Santo Domingo that it's pretty much right besides UNAM, i haven't heard anything from this one but just in terms of distance is one of the best neighbourhoods if you plan to study at UNAM

[@rbrandon7176]

@@LuisMendoza-wj7lc thanks a lot, I really appreciate the advice! Something I wonder about is that the CU and the surrounding neighbourhoods all seem to be so far away from the city centre - Zocalo, La Condesa etc. Are these areas easy enough to get to on the metro or do UNAM students generally stick to those areas around the CU?

[@traceebatiste4775]

I actually studied at UNAM in 2019 and lived in Copilco! Would definitely agree that it’s a really good place to be if you want to be closer to CU. It was never hard to get to the Centro because there’s honestly so many public transportation options. For example, Line 3 of the Metro (which goes through the Copilco area) will take you all the way uptown, you switch lines, go just a couple stops, and you could exit right out into the Zócalo. It might be a 45 minute ride but it’s not hard at all to get there. As for getting around campus, Copilco’s station it’s totally walking distance to facultades like Derecho or Economía. You could also keep going one more Metro stop until the line ends at Universidad, which drops you off right by the Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales. UNAM also has a free bus service of its own with different lines to take people around campus because it’s just so big that you really can’t walk from one side to the other. The university even has their own taxis! There’s also a Metrobus line which has multiple stops on the west side of campus that goes all the way up one of the main roads, Avenida Insurgentes. You could easily do that to get to neighborhoods like Condesa or el Centro. I had friends that lived farther away and they’d take the Metrobus all the time. There’s also a bunch of micros/combis which are like little vans that could fit, let’s say, maybe 10 people and they have specific routes. These ones were a little bit more confusing because you’d have to make sure where exactly the driver was going to ensure you’re not going the wrong direction. Additionally, there are even more buses! I just knew them as the purple ones because I never really used them but they have their own lines around the city. There’s also always Uber and Didi. Those are readily available and rides are pretty cheap compared to how much you might pay to go the same distance in the US. So! Long story short, the city is pretty well connected. I wouldn’t worry about UNAM being too far from the action.

[@LuisMendoza-wj7lc]

@@traceebatiste4775 You're right, and Copilco station is very close to Facultad de Química, which is where I would like to study some day, either there or at the Politécnico, which is on the opposite side of the city :P

[@traceebatiste4775]

@@LuisMendoza-wj7lc You’re right, Química is close too. Well I hope you get the chance to go there someday! I don’t know much about the Politécnico but UNAM was such a different university experience for me. Each facultad in itself was like its own little university within the school as a whole and that was pretty cool. Like any school anywhere it’s definitely got its issues but I’m glad I got to study there.

[@samerethsalliman1881]

What are some of the cheaper rent prices for the long term, 1 to 2 years? Safe, full of ex-pats, and good places to establish?

[@DavidTa2]

Someone tell me about Jamica barrio! Im going to stay with my friend and his family and I havent been able to find anything about that neighborhood anywhere

[@scottieholland8028]

Good afternoon from Texas, Good content and thank you for the insight about places to stay I will absolutely take those places in to consideration when I travel there, and I am looking forward to going there soon I hope. Well you and your husband have a great day and stay safe & healthy. And like always I am looking forward to your next video.

[@laura-bronner]

Thanks so much, I'm so glad you found the video helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Hope you enjoy the future videos!

[@siwash99]

This was great!! Really helpful!! Do you have a preferred website to search apartments?

[@danjsilve]

Was pollution ever an issue where you were? Great video. Thanks

[@jennifertudda2801]

How do you feel about the natural disasters there-the earthquakes(since I know a lot of the architecture is not earthquake proof-are they building more buildings that are earthquake proof?)🙂Thanks and sorry for all the random questions.😉

[@nghiale5410]

Love your video great information

[@samuelgrodriguez4098]

Thank you. We will look closer into these neighborhood s

[@jannellmcbride1922]

How did you know which neighborhoods in Mexico were safe to live / walk and which to avoid?

[@tatikto]

Easy find a Mexican friend and we will take care you and never let you go to a bad place.

[@Ishtarthemoon]

super helpful! we are moving there in a month and we don't wanna do the typical thing that everyone does so were wondering what other up and coming neighbourhoods might be nice where we can get a little more for our money, thankyou for making this video! where would you say is the best resource for booking a short let for when we arrive while we go apartment-hunting, we thought AirBnb but i've been hearing some not soo good things about airbnb recently, wondered if you had another recommendation such as fb groups?

[@ShowBizJunkie]

if you had listed the cost of the rental or some nice affordable hotels in those neighborhood, it would have been superb.

[@AmbitiousPanda739]

Where should you live if you want a more “modern” flat? Or a more affluent area?

[@laura-bronner]

There are "modern" builds all over the city now. If you are looking for more affluent areas you can check out Polanco, Condesa, Cuauhtemoc, and Roma Norte for more central areas, if you are looking for more space and aren't location dependent, you can look in areas like Bosque de Las Lomas, Lomas de Chapultepec, Pedregal, Santa Fe to name a few.

[@nathanmorales9584]

What about Colonia Nápoles? Just south of Condesa. Google says it's an area with a lot of young families, which would be a good thing for my kids to meet new friends

[@tatikto]

Good but expensive.

[@nathanmorales9584]

@@tatikto ah that's a bummer that it's expensive.

[@tflifestyle5200]

Hi, i was wondering if you have any tips on finding appartments? Any websites/groups other than Airbnb?:-) Thank you so much:)

[@silvisimaschaparra5969]

You are a gem!!! This information is so useful, thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@michelleespinoza816]

I didn't like some areas in Roma Norte but I did like Condesa better. I usually stay in neza 🤣 when I go to México which I’m used it now. But I love love love Coayacan! Thank you for sharing I need to check those places!

[@rogeliozermeno3193]

Try Colonia del Valle or Navarte as well

[@Pancito49]

Do they still have the auto-magaphones running thru the neighborhood at full volume?

[@sonofapollo77]

Waited for this video for so long ✨✨✨

[@laura-bronner]

Glad I could deliver!

[@markl7473]

What about the new restrictions starting this Monday ? How strict ?

[@williamgreystone2098]

Hi, I'm moving to Mexico City in October and I jest viewed your "best neighbor to live in". You mentioned Escandon is it still affordable? I'm coming from New York City and CDMX looks like a place I could be happy.

[@laura-bronner]

Compared to NYC, every neighborhood is affordable. Escandon is definitely starting to see a bit more gentrification, but you can still get a great apartment there for less than other central neighborhoods.

[@jimmyhernandez7873]

can you share your calendar favorites

[@kgs2280]

I especially prefer a more colonial style for a home or apartment over the ultra modern style (although I would be OK with ultra modern, if that were the only thing available). Are there many of the old colonial style homes or apartments in the neighborhoods you recommended? Or is that more of a Puerta Vallarta kind of thing?

[@lindawinsbro8076]

This is wonderfully helpful info. Thank you! We're coming August and September to Queretaro and will be staying in Mexico City for the first time for one week. For a first time visit, which area do you recommend to stay? Centro Historico or other area?

[@MANZANOADRIAN]

whats a studio apt in juarez? Can I get a studio for $200 usd in a decent hood?

[@CL-rh8ti]

haha literally right as I was opening google maps you're on it!

[@johntrojan9653]

haha 🤣

[@JohnJohnCrusher]

That map part was very helpful

[@ronnielynnholley]

Hotel in escandon?

[@Badia.Online]

Thank you so much for the insight! Planning to move end of this year with my toddler as a single mother. Any advice where the best area is for kid friendly? Yet still have walkabikity? Thank you ❤️

[@manofglass_4003]

Very helpful video, thanks 👍

[@laura-bronner]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, glad you found it helpful!

[@dorianbelen]

Me gusta cuando hablas Spanglish. Porque ayudas a entender los 2 idiomas. Tambien te ayuda a practicar tu espanol

[@pedroalatorre1922]

what kind of job could i find over ther in mexico city?

[@Captain_Tiger]

Will you like to meet for Coffee? looking for advice where to buy in cdmx

[@emilygames12]

I live in san pedro de los pinos four blocks from Nápoles... I have been in condesa or Roma like 10 times in 5 years i dont get the hype... Im also an expat

[@JQLav]

San Pedro de los Pinos it's a great place to live

[@Red-fg9qr]

Seriously, you should become a realtor, especially for people that are moving from the states to CDMX, you know the city way more than me and I used to live the for 6 years lmao

[@laura-bronner]

haha! Thanks! Happy to help those considering the city, it's so magical :)

[@LeonidasVII]

Very informative, I want to live in MEXCITY so this gave me a good idea of where I could live

[@Mikesadventures-m2q]

I'm staying by the soccer stadium. It's not the top place to stay I'm pretty sure of that! LOl. Beautiful mall nearby galleria perisur!

[@pottertheavenger1363]

Hey! That's a cool place 😅. There's Coapa nearby, and the southern neighborhoods are very beautiful.

[@WillMCarmo]

Where are you from ?

[@marcelbilbao8533]

My advice to people moving to the CDMX, get the hell away from the downtown area, they're so many nice neighborhoods in the city, dozens literally, personally I prefer the Southside, again dozens of neighborhoods to choose from and so much cheaper...must of this "expats"making videos are clueless... honestly...

[@lennyvelez5929]

I like your vid energy...you look great on cam..I am currently planning to leave New york city...52 years old gay latino male..and I visited mexico city a long time ago..and it has always stayed with me...like more than any other place ive ever visited..which I found odd. People keep mentioning Escondon to rent ...what are the rents like for a small one bedrrom or a studio...cheap or mid range? Thanks...now back to your vid :)

[@DD-li8yp]

Thank you for all the info! Hope to move to CDMX after graduation.

[@laura-bronner]

Awesome! Happy to help!

[@trustymachines2321]

This is so helpful, possibly the most helpful vid I've seen on this subject. I have question. How can an expat rent an apartment in CDMX? I was staying Mexico City 5 years ago and loved and tried to rent an apartment, but I was told over and over that because I am not Mexican I needed a cosigner that owned property in Mexico. Help, I miss it there so much 😭

[@nellycastro4482]

Colonia Del Valle is also really good

[@johnheron7911]

Gracias. Very helpful

[@laura-bronner]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you found it helpful :)

[@justiceforall5043]

Lady you need to show the streets and neighborhoods along with the apartments from inside out, otherwise you’re not explaining clearly anything, which I consider this a ripoff!!

[@swirlyful]

bold to call something a ripoff that you get for free

[@Dijabril]

I find this annoying. I’m looking for “Living In Mexico City” Day to Day! What does your bath and kitchen look like. Hospital proximity, Pharmacy. Things you need to know. Anyone can find the Bars! What is your rent, for instance. Phone, electric…. This is more a vid for tourists.

[@JohnJohnCrusher]

It's a starting point. Perfect video for what I wanted to know

[@johnbell4594]

Are Covid restrictions similar to US? I’m looking for more freedom.

[@michelleespinoza816]

I believe a little stricter because when I went in July only one member of the family is allowed to go inside the store. Well, Costco is strict. But in general, I felt safe and they check your temperature everywhere you and apply hand sanitizer before going in. I got so tired of constantly using hand sanitizer that my hands got dried up. They also have the same regulations for masks. No matter what Mexico restrictions are you just feel freer!

[@realwarvideos.sixteamseal3880]

Polanco is good place to stay

[@ckconey4083]

Coyoacán is my favorite neighborhood, even though it is remote thus "inconvenient". I visited twice starting in the 80s...I was into Frida before she became "a thing".

[@ckconey4083]

Let me clarify...I still love Frida, I love Diego, and I've discovered other great Mexican artists as well. I just don't like the commercialization & trivialization of Frida's image. She was bigger than life itself and shouldn't have been reduced to a caricature by souvenir manufacturers. Off my soapbox now...thanks for your great channel, and keep enjoying Todos Santos!

[@samvaldes2682]

Surprised that Coyoacan was not mentioned! if your looking for centrality Coyoacan is a great option. Just 7 miles south of Centro Historico and soooo many public transit routes to get around. Sooooo many great neighborhoods. I also have live in CDMX for a little over 4 years and have lived in the same awesome neighborhood - Villa Coyoacan

[@lupitacajero7185]

Does public transportation transport wheelchairs?

[@samvaldes2682]

@@lupitacajero7185 I know of only two, the metrobus and some of the city buses (purple/white).

[@acuellar7438]

No longer “Delegación”, it’s “Alcaldía” now. Don’t ask me why, politics. Great channel!

[@laura-bronner]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@alfredbattenberg2626]

I just saw your video in which you talked about your learning Spanish. My humble opinion. I am an English teacher. You have the greatest advantage of all. You dont need so many teachers on line. You live in Mexico. It itself teaches you the most accurate Spanish. You are already immersed in the culture,the streets every day are your teachers. Just come out of your comfort zone, avoid English speaking people, make more local friends not Americans, people in Mexico really appreciate foreigners talking to them in Spanish. This is not America with bunch of assholes complaining and fighting Mexicans for speaking Spanish. People are nice and patient. You will see how fast and natural you will improve your Spanish. Talk in Spanish as much as you can, listen to radio stations and its djs listen to music, songs in Spanish, watch netflix put subtitles in Spanish and so you can read and listen simultaneously. Be more local be with more local mexican friends with whom you really feel comfortable with. Ask them what you dont know,have them pronounce words, they can be your best teachers ever. You live in Mexico, theres no way you can become proficient and fluent. Count on me whenever you want.

[@laura-bronner]

It's a little bit more difficult during covid times, but yes I also do my best to live in Spanish as much as possible.

[@Stoney-g1o]

@@laura-bronner use spaced repetition with sentences and extensive reading a bit every day and get enough sleep. I have met people who have lived in Mexico for years and cannot speak. I also know someone in Spain who speaks English extremely well but has never had a native to speak with until I visited his family. I learned about these techniques when I was struggling to learn Chinese characters and language. The techniques I mentioned above are huge improvements for language learning.

[@dogtrainingmexico]

Hey Laura, thanks, very helpful! A good friend of mine is shopping to buy an apartment now, so this is timely Intel :) I moved to CDMX a couple of months ago and am happily installed in Condesa. Would be great to meet up over a beer! But in a socially distanced way... Let me know if that seems possible

[@josedejesuslopezdiaz]

let me guess, Coyoacan ?

[@nellycastro4482]

Colonia Napoles

[@GlobalAdventurer]

Actually, the areas that you pointed out may look safe, but they're not as safe as some other areas in Mexico City. For instance, Coyoacan is still considering very safe, but anywhere around around Chapultepec is becoming increasingly crime ridden, because the criminals know that's where the money is. mexiconewsdaily.com/news/polanco-roma-condesa-ranked-among-perilous-zones/

[@kippsguitar6539]

Tourists are a magnet for criminals worldwide

[@GlobalAdventurer]

@@kippsguitar6539 That's true 👍

[@msdella4253]

How did you learn Spanish?

[@laura-bronner]

I take lessons most days of the week with Baselang and have been doing so for about a year (I have a few videos about Baselang if you check out my channel) plus living in Mexico means I can speak it as often as I want to practice :) I also read a lot in Spanish -the news, books, magazines, interesting articles, poetry. I watch TV in Spanish and listen to Spanish podcasts and just in general try to surround myself with it as much as I can.

[@jessicaopatowski4562]

Concuerdo amiga

[@JamesG1126]

Love to visit Mexico City but could not live there. Too crowded, too noisy, too much traffic. Can take 2 hours to move 10 miles. No thanks.

[@lxgnzlz7976]

Nice to hear all the positive things you talk about, but you spend 90% of the time showing us your beautiful face instead of all the nice things you talk about, just in case you don't know, if point the camera away from you so that we see for our selfs we can still hear all the nice things you talk about.

[@foggycraw6758]

I agree. Would have been nice to SEE the neighborhoods she was talking about

[@NAUSEA1]

All these Colonias are very friendly to foreigners but also, VERY expensive (except Santa Maria la Rivera) and not a very good place to live, specially Polanco (in my opinion), if you have a steady income from abroad, you'll have no problem, you can have a decent life with around US$5000 monthly, but making this income with a job in Mexico City will be really really difficult. Also, I've seen that foreigners living in these places are tourists in their own city, and they never really live the experience of living in a Mexican neighborhood., I found these Colonias very fake, even people I know born and raised in these neighborhoods have left because of that.

[@SaraFJones]

The first couple minutes were torture to watch!

[@ddolde]

Very poor start who wants to see the ground ?

[@75darkside]

Gentrificacion

[@75darkside]

Inmigrannt no expat