Mexico City/Polanco

Polanco refers to an area of Mexico City north of Chapultepec Park. This district is delimited by Paseo de la Reforma to the south, Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho (aka Periférico) to the west, Avenida Ejercito Nacional to the north and Avenida Mariano Escobedo to the east. Many streets in the area are named after famous writers, philosophers or scientists; its most notable street, Avenida Presidente Masaryk, is named after a Czech president. Today, Polanco is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods of Mexico City and commands some of the highest real estate prices, and offers a wide range of upscale boutiques, restaurants and numerous art galleries.

Polanco is known for its cultural diversity: it is home to one of the largest Jewish and Lebanese communities in Mexico and there are several synagogues in the area. North of Polanco is a wealthy residential neighborhood, Lomas de Chapultepec (and further out more wealthy copycat neighborhoods collectively known as Las Lomas) which is difficult to get to without a car, but has some additional places to visit.

By subway
The Metro is an easy way to get in, as (Line 7, or the orange line) is located conveniently in the middle of the area and one block away from Avenida Presidente Masaryk.

By rideshare
Another convenient option is to take an Uber or another rideshare service. Safe, convenient (and depending on traffic) quick solution. Uber in Mexico is known to be incredibly cheap and as such a preferred means of transportation for many.

See
Polanco is an urban business hub that is best explored on foot. Eclectic and Nationalist styles, flourish in Polanco.



Do

 * Sample the internationally-renowned cuisine of one of the city's most famous restaurants, such as Aguila y Sol or Izote.
 * Window shop, or purchase if you can afford it, amongst the designer boutiques on Presidente Masaryk.
 * Stop by the Architecture and Design Center at Avenida Juan Vázquez de Mella number 481.
 * See a film in one of the cineplexes in the neighborhood, including the arthouse theater Cinemex Casa de Arte.
 * Look at all of the foreign embassies and impressive buildings scattered throughout the area.

Buy

 * Avenida Presidente Masaryk (alternatively, though incorrectly, spelled Mazaryk, or Masarik). Masaryk is one of the trendiest and most expensive shopping areas in Mexico City, where the local jet-set supply themselves. Many designer boutiques-- from Armani to Zara-- and luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Tane, Rolex, Cartier, Gucci, Bulgari, Corneliani and Tiffany's, can be found on Masaryk.

Malls

 * Antara Polanco Mid to high-end shopping mall with foodcourt and cinemas
 * El Palacio de Hierro Flagship on Avenida Molière 222
 * Pabellón Polanco More accessible shopping mall, and cinemas
 * Plaza Polanco

Department Stores

 * El Palacio de Hierro
 * Liverpool

Sleep




Connect
Several cell carriers provide service in Mexico City. The largest is Telcel. Districts in the center of the city, such as Polanco, have 100% 5G coverage.

WiFi service is provided at virtually all hotels and restaurants in the area and is also provided by the CDMX city government as a free service in public parks.