Condesa, Art Deco residential district in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico.
Condesa is a residential district in Cuauhtémoc known for Art Deco buildings mostly built during the 1940s that shape its distinctive character. The area features tree-lined streets anchored by two main parks, with restaurants from various cuisines and art galleries scattered throughout the neighborhood.
The neighborhood takes its name from María Magdalena Dávalos, a colonial-era countess who owned these lands centuries ago. Development began in the 1920s, and most of the Art Deco buildings visible today were constructed throughout the 1940s.
The neighborhood serves as a gathering place for artists and designers who work from studios inside restored Art Deco buildings. Walking through its streets, you see galleries, vintage shops, and cafes that reflect the creative energy locals have cultivated here.
The neighborhood is easy to explore on foot since its streets are flat and tree-lined, making walking pleasant and manageable. You can also use the Metro, Metrobús lines, or rent a bike from the Ecobici system to move around and reach different parts of the area.
Parque México was built on land that once held a horse racetrack from the early 1920s. The park has become one of the most popular gathering spots in the neighborhood, showing how the city transformed over time.
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