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M E X I C O : A TA L E O F T W O C I T I E S
Hot air balloons over the
Teotihuacán Pyramids.
Casa Polanco boutique hotel,
housed in a former colonial mansion.
© Four Seasons Resorts
M EX I C O C I T Y: S T Y L E & S P I R I T
Best Airport: Toluca International Airport (TLC)
Situated high on a plateau in central Mexico, this cosmopolitan
capital is an intoxicating playground for the discerning traveller.
Grand plazas echo with the sounds of mariachi bands, historic
Fine dining at the
Four Seasons, Mexico City.
streets reveal hidden treasures, and vibrant neighbourhoods o昀昀er
© Four Seasons Resorts
endlessly diverse entertainment.
Beyond the Map
Experiencing the city’s eclectic neighbourhoods is a must. Roma
for the senses. With so much choice, it pays to utilise some local
Norte hums with creativity, its mural-lined streets o昀昀ering an array
expertise, and most top hotels can arrange private tours to ensure
of hip restaurants and galleries. La Condesa, by contrast, provides
a calmer, more elegant vibe, with leafy parks and chic cafés. While
the upscale area of Polanco, known for its designer stores on
stylish Masaryk Avenue, is the place to be for luxury seekers.
you experience the very best of the city’s tantalising o昀昀erings.
At the other end of the scale is the impressive selection of
Michelin-starred restaurants. With its seasonal tasting menu,
Pujol presents an exquisite range of dishes featuring indigenous
The city is also home to many celebrated cultural institutions,
ingredients, masterfully crafted by Enrique Olvera. Meanwhile,
with a private tour of the Frida Kahlo Museum, the National
Quintonil – frequently ranked among the world’s 昀椀nest restaurants
Art Museum, or the contemporary gallery Kurimanzutto being
– is another must-visit for gastronomes.
particularly special. For those eager to venture beyond the
Stylish Stays
metropolis, a hot air balloon ride or a helicopter charter over
the ancient Teotihuacán Pyramids tops the list.
Culinary Trails
From divine street food stalls to o昀昀-the-beaten-track taquerías
and sprawling markets, Mexico City’s culinary scene is a feast
An array of plush hotels vie to attract Mexico City’s many
well-heeled guests. Partly housed in a former colonial mansion, yet
oozing modern sophistication, Casa Polanco o昀昀ers an e昀昀ortlessly
cool base close to high-end shops and fabulous restaurants.
Alternatively, the hacienda-style Four Seasons, ideally located
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