Mexico City, or CDMX if you’re in the know, may be most well-known for its ancient ruins and unrivaled cuisine, but the city is also home to the design industry’s most impressive rising stars. Some of the young designers are even returning to the country’s most beloved style: organic modernism, which, with its combination of sophisticated interiors and natural elements, paved the way for indoor-outdoor living. After all, few countries do transitional design that bridges interiors and the exterior quite like Mexico does, which is why design enthusiasts, digital nomads, and jet-setters are making their way below the border in droves.
If you’re considering heading down to Ciudad de México to see for yourself, skip the sprawling resorts and big-name hotels. Instead, opt for a charming property on Airbnb. From a two-bedroom apartment inspired by traditional artists’ residences to an artfully renovated biblioteca, to a 1950s bungalow with a 40-foot-long pool, the digs on Airbnb are havens of Mexican culture and design. Plus, carne asada tacos and spicy margaritas taste so much better on a terrace overlooking Bosque de Chapultepec than they do from a stuffy hotel room. Now all you need to do is ensure that trip makes it out of the group chat.
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
