Mexico City Real Estate

West I

Bosques de las Lomas, Lomas de Bezares, Vistahermosa

In order to capitalize on the success of Lomas de Chapultepec, these newer developments also have their share of office buildings, exclusive shopping malls, and the like. Its access, via Reforma, is a little easier than Tecamachalco, Interlomas and Lomas de la Herradura, and its residents consider themselves the social equals of the people who live in Lomas de Chapultepec. Most of the area has hired private "Bank and Industry" police officers to patrol their streets, such that the area is relatively safer than most. Once inside "Bosques" (as it's generally called), the streets are quite wide and well paved and the surroundings pleasant. Click for cost of living.

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West II

Lomas de Chapultepec

Originally, "Chapultepec Heights" (as it was planned by its American developer) was to be the ultimate suburban development. It is still where Mexico City's most expensive housing is. Accessibility is among the best because of the fact that it is near the north, south, and center of the MCMA, although the development of Bosques and Santa Fe have put a strain on the wide boulevards Reforma, Palmas and Virreyes, which cross the area from east to west (heading out to Toluca). Its more or less central location has also meant that office buildings along the eastern edge of "Las Lomas" (as it's generally called) have proliferated on both Palmas and Reforma avenues. El Bosque de Chapultepec (Chapultepec Park) is Mexico City's largest park. It lines the southern border of the entire development, providing for a lot more green than you normally see in such an urban setting. Even though there are areas of Las Lomas that are deeply residential and quiet, it is very rare to see much cavorting at the community level. Click for cost of living.

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West III

Santa Fe

Mexico City's newest addition to its massive urban sprawl, Santa Fe was actually built on a huge landfill. Currently, it is where some of the best office space in the city is to be found, with the head offices of GE, EDS, IBM, Daimler-Chrysler, Televisa, and other big shots. Santa Fe also has the Universidad Iberoamericana, a Jesuit university with a good reputation among the elites, as well as what is billed as the largest shopping mall in Latin America. Lately, a number of very good restaurants have established themselves along the main street, including the best Indian restaurant in the city, and there are also several quality hotels in the immediate vicinity for visitors. The gated housing communities that have been built have followed the "townhouse" row-housing model and the security is very good within. In terms of apartments, these are generally upscale and some offer striking views of the Valley of Mexico, especially at night, since they are built along the incline of a hill that divides Santa Fe with Bosques de las Lomas. Road access is fairly good via Reforma and Constituyentes, although public transportation access is spotty. Click for cost of living.

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