With so much to do and experience here, it is no wonder that a remote worker life in Mexico City is so attractive to so many. Indeed, the city is home to a large digital nomad and expat community, meaning you can expect some neighborhoods to feel cosmopolitan and international. In addition to that, the city is home to lots of incredible cultural institutions and there is always a new exhibition, show or attraction in town.

If you love history, Mexico City will also charm you on this front - the capital is home to unique monuments to the country’s revolutionary past, as well as ruins that serve as constant reminders of the ancient civilizations that once inhabited this area. Without a doubt, your time in this vast, chaotic and magnificent city will leave you wanting to stay for longer.

Clearly, one of the main attractions of remote worker life in Mexico City is the area’s affordability. Even in its pricier neighborhoods around La Roma, La Condesa and Polanco, Mexico City offers fully-furnished, 1-bedroom apartments for less than 800USD per month. Shared houses and studio apartments, as well as properties further away from the center of the city, are likely to be much cheaper. Food is also relatively affordable here - there is a strong street food culture, and the numerous markets around the city make buying fresh produce an affordable and exciting experience. Equally, transportation is likely to be affordable even if you use Uber regularly and especially if you take the metro - Mexico’s City’s underground rail system is the cheapest in the world. (Check out our Mexico City main page for a breakdown of expected living costs.)

You can also expect remote worker life in Mexico City to be filled with culture and art. After all, Mexico City is indeed one of the continent’s major cultural centers and perhaps the most important artistic hub in the Spanish-speaking world. Notable museums in the city include the Palacio de Bellas Artes, the Soumaya Museum, the Frida Kahlo Museum and the Museo Nacional de Antropología - there is simply so much to see and learn in this city, that you will need to dedicate at least some significant part of your schedule to the city’s museums alone! Food is also a huge part of life in Mexico City, and there is no better way than to experience the country’s culture than to delve into the street food scene here. It is a fantastic city to learn Spanish in, also, and you will definitely want to attend the local theater and ballet shows regularly available.

Finally, it is also true that remote worker life in Mexico City will feel international and cosmopolitan. As mentioned previously, there are strong and significant expat and remote worker communities already settled in Mexico City, meaning it will be easy to make friends and find things to do with other international individuals experiencing the city. Equally, Mexico City’s many coworking spaces provide unparalleled access to vast social and business networks which could particularly useful to remote workers visiting this city. Beyond this, Mexico City is well-connected to other regions around the country, as well as to the rest of the world with two major airports serving as the city’s gateway to destinations across the planet.

For more information about living in Mexico City as a remote worker, check out our complete Mexico City guide.