Cuajimalpa de Morelos
Living in Cuajimalpa de Morelos
Colonia Cuajimalpa, Cuajimalpa de Morelos, is the historic center and municipal seat of the most forested borough in Mexico City, encompassing 193 hectares (postal code 05000) nestled in fertile valleys at an altitude of 2,700-3,000 meters above sea level between hills such as El Águila and La Encinera. Here, approximately 22,300 inhabitants in 6,260 households—with an average age of 35 and an average of 13 years of schooling—live around the Civic Plaza, the Parish of San Pedro Apóstol (16th century), the Community Museum of the Valley, the Municipal Palace, and traditional markets like the Mercado 20 de Noviembre, in an environment of cool, temperate climate and mestizo traditions.
Living in Colonia Cuajimalpa offers approximately 1,200 retail businesses that generate local economic activity, proximity to indigenous towns (San Mateo Tlaltenango, Santa Rosa Xochiac), connectivity via Prolongación Tacubaya towards Santa Fe (10 min) and Desierto de los Leones, ideal for families seeking cultural roots, fresh mountain air and a transition between rural heritage and modern developments in the western part of the capital.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about living in the area
- In Cuajimalpa de Morelos there are different transportation options, such as train stations. Thanks to this variety, getting around is easy.
- Yes, in the surroundings of Cuajimalpa de Morelos there are health centers and hospitals such as Clinica Del Carmen or Centro de Salud T-lll Cuajimalpa.
- Cuajimalpa de Morelos has several elementary schools, high schools, and nearby universities, such as Aquatic Sport Center or Dojo Baxin.
- In Cuajimalpa de Morelos there are parks such as Jardin to enjoy the outdoors.
- Near Cuajimalpa de Morelos you will find shopping malls, markets, and local stores such as Centro Comercial Santa Fe or Garden Santa Fe.
- In Cuajimalpa de Morelos you can visit malls such as Centro Comercial Santa Fe and nearby leisure & attractions.
- Yes, Cuajimalpa de Morelos is a family-friendly area with nearby schools, parks, and health centers within a short distance.
