I keep getting e-mails from people asking for advice on finding a place to live in Mexico City, so here's a replay of my previous blogpost with recent updates:
First, if you don't own a Guia Roji map book of Mexico City, go to Sanborn's and buy one--I use it all the time. You can get the maps on line for free as well at www.guiaroji.com.mx
http://mexicocity.en.craigslist.com.mx/
and http://mexicocity.es.craigslist.com.mx/
are the two Mexico City craigslist sites (English and Spanish--in Spanish look under 'Viviendas'). Keep checking this site as things change constantly.
http://www.metroscubicos.com/ is a Spanish-only website with real estate for sale/rent all over Mexico. You can put an 'alert' on this site and be notified by e-mail of anything new that shows up according to your criteria. It also has a useful chart of 'price-per-square-meter' according to location. Many of the listings are agents, but that's a good way to find one. http://www.vivastreet.com.mx/ is similar. Check out http://vivirenelcentro.com.mx/ for real estate in the centro historico.
http://mexicocity.en.craigslist.com.mx/
and http://mexicocity.es.craigslist.com.mx/
are the two Mexico City craigslist sites (English and Spanish--in Spanish look under 'Viviendas'). Keep checking this site as things change constantly.
http://www.metroscubicos.com/ is a Spanish-only website with real estate for sale/rent all over Mexico. You can put an 'alert' on this site and be notified by e-mail of anything new that shows up according to your criteria. It also has a useful chart of 'price-per-square-meter' according to location. Many of the listings are agents, but that's a good way to find one. http://www.vivastreet.com.mx/ is similar. Check out http://vivirenelcentro.com.mx/ for real estate in the centro historico.
http://lomelin.com.mx also has listings for Mexico City as well as the entire country.
VRBO (stands for Vacation Rentals By Owner) is a website that has places for rent all over the world--a great resource for any traveler.
http://www.casatarami.com/ offers furnished apartments by the month at reasonable prices.
The Hostal Virreyes in the centro draws a hip, young crowd on weekends. They offer cheap rooms by the month--http://www.hostalvirreyes.com.mx/
http://www.homesuiteshome.com/flash_content/index.htmis another site offering furnished rental apartments.
Buy a copy of 'Segundamano' at any newsstand--this weekly paper lists all sorts of things for sale or rent (cars, apartments, houses). Look for real estate agents here, too. You can also find them online at http://www.segundamano.com.mx/
VRBO (stands for Vacation Rentals By Owner) is a website that has places for rent all over the world--a great resource for any traveler.
http://www.casatarami.com/ offers furnished apartments by the month at reasonable prices.
The Hostal Virreyes in the centro draws a hip, young crowd on weekends. They offer cheap rooms by the month--http://www.hostalvirreyes.com.mx/
http://www.homesuiteshome.com/flash_content/index.htmis another site offering furnished rental apartments.
Buy a copy of 'Segundamano' at any newsstand--this weekly paper lists all sorts of things for sale or rent (cars, apartments, houses). Look for real estate agents here, too. You can also find them online at http://www.segundamano.com.mx/
Check out the website http://www.airbnb.com/ for short term rentals.
A good way to find an apartment is just to walk the streets in the area you'd like to live. Many apartments are rented/sold directly by owners by putting signs in the window.
If you're moving to el DF for a job, living within walking distance of your workplace will improve your life greatly--rush hour traffic is hell here (regular traffic is purgatory).
Always check for noise in any Mexico City apartment. A quiet place during the day might be a madhouse at night or on weekends.
For renovation work, Alberto and Eduardo Álvarez can be reached at
044-55-2283-9330 or 044-55-2020-3312
See Michael Parker's informative article in Inside Mexico about shipping your personal property to Mexico.
Be sure to check out Lesley Tellez' tips HERE.
http://www.newcomers.org.mx/ is the website for the Mexico City Newcomers Club, which has all sorts of programs for ex-pats.
A good way to find an apartment is just to walk the streets in the area you'd like to live. Many apartments are rented/sold directly by owners by putting signs in the window.
If you're moving to el DF for a job, living within walking distance of your workplace will improve your life greatly--rush hour traffic is hell here (regular traffic is purgatory).
Always check for noise in any Mexico City apartment. A quiet place during the day might be a madhouse at night or on weekends.
For renovation work, Alberto and Eduardo Álvarez can be reached at
044-55-2283-9330 or 044-55-2020-3312
See Michael Parker's informative article in Inside Mexico about shipping your personal property to Mexico.
Be sure to check out Lesley Tellez' tips HERE.
is the official website of the Mexico City government
http://www.newcomers.org.mx/ is the website for the Mexico City Newcomers Club, which has all sorts of programs for ex-pats.
Here is the website for a moving company in Ajijic that can help get your stuff across the border. http://www.strommoving.com/ I have no personal experience with this company, but found it recommended on another blog. Check out the comments on this blog for more helpful information on moving household goods into Mexico.
(The map shown is by Emily Edwards from 1932)
(The map shown is by Emily Edwards from 1932)
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All stories, opinions, however, are completely my own.
7 comments:
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