Mexico City is the unofficial second home of the Afro-Global creative class. This is a guide written by people who treat it as such — slowly, on foot, with the right contacts.
Where to Stay
- Hotel Volga — Roma Norte, design-led boutique, walk to everything.
- Casa Polanco — quiet luxury in the diplomatic district.
- Brick Hotel — best for first-timers who want neighbourhood + service.
Where to Eat
- Pujol — for the chef's tasting menu.
- Maximo Bistrot — neighbourhood Mexican done with absolute precision.
- Lardo — the breakfast you will think about back home.
Practical Information
- Currency
- Mexican peso (MXN)
- Language
- Spanish (English widely spoken in Roma/Condesa)
- Best time
- Oct–May
- Visa
- Most African and Caribbean passports do not require a visa for <180 days