Santa Fe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santa Fe featuring a city and modern architecture
Santa Fe featuring modern architecture
Santa Fe
Santa Fe showing a park and a city
Santa Fe showing a park and signage

Mexico City’s urban redevelopment jewel is this shining neighbourhood on the southwest side that was once considered a dump.

Look for some of Mexico City’s most impressive modern architecture in the neighbourhood of Santa Fé in the outskirts of the city. The beautiful and modern buildings are particularly impressive, knowing that the area was often used as a dumping ground until recent years.

During the 1990s, city planners began efforts to create commercial and residential areas in Santa Fé that were especially designed to work with the area’s difficult geologic and environmental constraints. See some of these structures along the stretch between Santa Fé’s historical centre and central commercial district. Tour the Universidad Iberoamericana’s campus in this area and attend a cultural event in one of its venues. Visit the area’s Centro Comercial Santa Fé shopping mall, one of the largest in the area.

One example of unique neighbourhood architecture is Garden Santa Fe, a large centre which includes American-style mall stores and excellent Mexican food. Its singularity lies in its location, fully underground. Marvel at the unique central gardens that use tall glass enclosures to bring light from aboveground into the several layers of shopping below ground. Enter at street level and take escalators and elevators to lower levels for shopping, dining and even bowling. Check the mall’s schedule to see what special events are planned during your stay. Take advantage of the seasonal ice skating rink.

The Ministry of Defence has a vast military complex to the northwest of the neighbourhood of Santa Fé. Near here, look for shiny and tall international hotels and corporate headquarters interspersed with residential high-rises. Undeveloped parkland also lies along this stretch. Visit the Parque Ecologico Jalalpa for open grassy areas, kids’ playgrounds and a small aquatic park. More public space development is in the planning stages.

Santa Fé is about 9 miles (14 kilometres) from Mexico City’s historic centre. This trip may take an hour by car and even longer by bus no train currently serves the area. See planned urban development in progress with a visit to Santa Fé.


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Our pick of the best Santa Fe Hotel Deals

Camino Real Santa Fe

Camino Real Santa Fe

5 out of 5
Mexico City
The price is AU$159 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$159
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,537 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Camino Real Santa Fe
Fiesta Americana Reforma

Fiesta Americana Reforma

4 out of 5
Paseo De La Reforma 80, Col. Juarez, Mexico City, CDMX
The price is AU$247 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$247
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,798 reviews)
"Clean room and safe area"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Fiesta Americana Reforma
Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico

Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico

4 out of 5
Mexico City
The price is AU$204 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$204
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (11,376 reviews)
"Viaje con mi padre discapacitado, muy buena atención por parte del staff para ayudarnos con todo. Muy recomendable para personas con discapacidad."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico
Galeria Plaza Reforma

Galeria Plaza Reforma

4 out of 5
Mexico City
The price is AU$244 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$244
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,057 reviews)
"The staff was extremely helpful. Diego and his manager were particularly courteous and helpful."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Galeria Plaza Reforma
Barceló México Reforma

Barceló México Reforma

4.5 out of 5
Paseo De La Reforma 1, Mexico City
The price is AU$253 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$253
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,941 reviews)
"Healthy breakfast did not use the spa"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Barceló México Reforma
Hyatt Regency Mexico City

Hyatt Regency Mexico City

5 out of 5
Campos Eliseos No. 204 Polanco, Chapultepec, Mexico City
The price is AU$433 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$433
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mexico City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,261 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Mexico City
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Fe

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Miguel Hidalgo

5/5(1 area review)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Miguel Hidalgo. Top attractions like Paseo de la Reforma and Papalote Museo del Nino are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Constituyentes Station or Tacubaya Station to see more of the city.

Miguel Hidalgo
Coyoacan which includes signage

Coyoacan

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its museums and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Coyoacan. Top attractions like Estadio Azteca and Frida Kahlo Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Viveros Station or General Anaya Station to see more of the city.

Coyoacan
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Del Valle

Noted for its restaurants and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Del Valle. Top attractions like Avenida Insurgentes and Casino Palace are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 20 de Noviembre Station or Zapata Station to see more of the city.

Del Valle
Polanco showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a garden

Polanco

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Polanco, you might enjoy attractions like Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Presidente Masaryk. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Polanco Station to see more of the city.

Polanco
La Condesa showing café scenes

La Condesa

Spend some time visiting places like Blackberry Auditorium while getting to know La Condesa, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Patriotism Station or Chilpancingo Station to see more of the area.

La Condesa
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Hipódromo

While you're in Hipódromo, take in top sights like Blackberry Auditorium or Avenida Insurgentes, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chilpancingo Station or Patriotism Station.

Hipódromo


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