Polanco, Mexico City

The Colonia Polanco is a north-western suburb of Mexico City and is part of the municipality Miguel Hidalgo. Polanco heard for several decades to the upscale neighborhoods in the city. Among the most important streets of Colonia Polanco include the Avenida Presidente Masaryk and Campos Eliseos. Although Polanco is a residential area in large parts, there are also some offices and retail stores. Many foreign embassies have settled in Polanco, including Australia and Austria. The German embassy had long based in Polanco, but moved in 2006 to a new building in the adjacent Colonia Los Morales. Polanco is also known for the settlement of luxurious Campos Eliseos, there can be found in the immediate vicinity of the Hotel Nikko, Hotel Presidente Intercontinental and the W Hotel, not far from it is also the JW Marriott Hotel.

House in Polanco

Building in Polanco

Soumaya museum, Polanco

Population

Due to the relative safety in the neighborhood and the pleasant environment Polanco is also very popular with expats of different nationalities. Due to the high rents and purchase prices can be found in Polanco mainly Mexicans from wealthy backgrounds.

Architecture

Although some unsightly high-rise buildings from the 1960s and 70s dominate the image of Polanco, you can still find very nice old colonial houses. In recent times, the architecture and again considerable. Some houses in modern Mexican style have emerged, including the Palacio Hierro.

Shopping

In Mexico, increasing American influence to be felt, the trend is away from the small specialist shops to large shopping malls. In Polanco itself there are several such malls:

Palacio Hierro
Pabellon Polanco
Centro Comercial Antara
Plaza Carso ( Sak 's Fifth Avenue )

Masaryk avenue is where you can find all the most exclusive shops in the city:

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