The San Ángel neighborhood is possibly the most exclusive residential area in the southern part of Mexico City. It is located in the Álvaro Obregón borough and began as a rural strolling area for the upper class in the XVIII and XIX centuries.

Today it is an ancestral residential area with beautiful cobble stone pavements and colonial homes covered in flowers, which will take you on a journey back to the time of big “Haciendas”, town squares and a rooted religious culture.

Although Sán Ángel is not close to the most traditional tourist areas of the city, it has become a reference point for foreigners and visitors because of its beauty, its culture, and its cuisine.

It is a part of the city where the mood perceived is quiet and provincial and where life moves at a very pleasant rhythm. San Ángel is a highly versatile place where you can visit its unique restaurants and boutiques and also stroll down its cobble-stone streets, town squares and churches.

It is also important to point out this neighborhood’s great location and accessibility, it is located between the Anillo Periférico highway and Avenida Revolución, making it easy to commute to other parts of the city.

Living in San Ángel is comfortable and extremely pleasant. It is a safe area, you can walk carefree down its historical streets and enjoy the different cultural events, as well as world-class restaurants and shops. It is an ideal place for large families and older adults who seek peace and quiet in their daily life.

Night life. Although there are outstanding restaurants in San Ángel, most of them close early, as being a residential area, the neighbors value and protect the quietness of its surroundings.

The residential market is based mostly on large individual homes with extensive backyards. Its architecture is dominated by a Mexican colonial style that uses materials such as wood, stone, and brick. The many flowers that cover the residences are a very characteristic element of the area, exhibiting a highly elegant country-like ambience.

The “Bazaar Sábado”. You will love a visit to this XVIII century mansion turned popular art gallery and purchase crafts, paintings, antiques, among other items. Afterwards, enjoy a walk down the central courtyard to taste regional Mexican dishes and listen to music in its characteristic ambience.