Tacubaya
Living in Tacubaya
Tacubaya, in the Miguel Hidalgo borough, is a historic neighborhood in western Mexico City. Its name originates from the Nahuatl phrase "atlacuihuayan" ("place where water is collected"), and it was a key pre-Hispanic settlement for supplying Tenochtitlán. With its colonial-era mansions, haciendas, and convents, it attracted the elite of New Spain due to its cool climate and pristine springs. Today, it encompasses the Tacubaya neighborhood itself, Ampliación Daniel Garza, and parts of San Miguel Chapultepec, Observatorio, and Escandón. Landmarks include the Casa de la Bola (18th century), the former Archbishop's Palace, the Tacubaya Metro station (intersection of Lines 7 and 9), and the Dolores Cemetery—the largest in the Americas—inaugurated in 1875 after the demolition of older cemeteries.
Living in Tacubaya blends colonial heritage with Porfirian modernity: it was an independent municipality until 1917, witness to the Reform War (Tiger of Tacubaya), the Ten Tragic Days and Philip III's failed plans to move the capital due to flooding, ideal for those looking for tree-lined streets, traditional markets (Candlemas Day), proximity to Reforma/Chapultepec and a legacy of mills, orchards and legendary French pastry shops in an enclave of 2,300 meters above sea level neighboring Polanco.
What's nearby
- All
- Leisure
- Education
- Healthcare
- Services
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about living in the area
- In Tacubaya there are different transportation options, such as trolleybus stations and brt stations. Thanks to this variety, getting around is easy.
- Yes, in the surroundings of Tacubaya there are health centers and hospitals such as Hospital Star Médica Hip or Hospital Militar de Zona Constituyentes.
- Tacubaya has several elementary schools, high schools, and nearby universities, such as Christel House de México A.C. or Escuela Primaria Justo Sierra.
- In Tacubaya there are parks such as Plaza Charles de Gaulle to enjoy the outdoors.
- Near Tacubaya you will find shopping malls, markets, and local stores such as sams revolucion or MARCHÉ DUMAS.
- In Tacubaya you can visit malls such as plaza valle and nearby leisure & attractions such as pepsi center.
- Yes, Tacubaya is a family-friendly area with nearby schools, parks, and health centers within a short distance.
Popular Properties in Tacubaya
Apartments and Houses and lots buy
Apartments and Houses and lots rent
Nearby neighbourhoods
