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Life in the neighborhoods
Honest guides — the good and the need-to-know — written from the sidewalk, not the brochure.
Condesa and Roma
Day of the Dead from Roma and Condesa: Parades, Altars and Pan de Muerto (2026)
The parades pass a short walk from your door, neighborhood bakeries start selling pan de muerto in September, and marigolds fill the markets. How to experience Mexico City's most beautiful season from Roma and Condesa, with the 2026 dates.
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Condesa and Roma
Things to Do in Condesa and Roma: Parks, Museums, Markets and Walks
Two neighborhoods made for walking. Parks that work as everyone's living room, museums in century-old mansions, markets with flavors from all over Latin America, and a car-free Sunday on Reforma. What we'd do with a free weekend.
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Centro
Living in the Centro Histórico: Mexico City's Boldest (and Best-Priced) Bet
Palaces, century-old cantinas, and rents far below Condesa and Roma. Who living in the heart of the city is for — and who it isn't.
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Condesa
Living in La Condesa: An Honest Renter's Guide for 2026
Parks that double as the neighborhood living room, Art Deco on every corner, and the most competitive rentals in the city. What nobody tells you before signing a lease in Condesa.
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Roma
Living in La Roma: A Renter's Guide to the Neighborhood That Never Runs Dry
Porfirian-era facades, the best cultural sidewalk scene in the city, and a wider price range than you'd expect. An honest guide to renting in Roma Norte and Roma Sur in 2026.
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