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Colonia Juarez

CDMX neighbourhood that has lost roughly 4,000 residents to short-let conversion since 2020.

Last refreshed: 29 May 2026

Key Question

How many residents has Colonia Juarez lost to short-let conversions since 2020?

Timeline for Colonia Juarez

#5 21 May

Lost approximately 4,000 residents since 2020 due to STR conversion

Nomads & Communities: CDMX short-let cap misses the firms
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Background

Colonia Juarez is a gentrified neighbourhood in the Cuauhtemoc borough of central Mexico City. It sits near the Reforma corridor and the historic centre, with a mix of 19th-century mansions, mid-century apartment blocks, restaurants, galleries and nightlife venues that made it a destination for younger Mexican professionals in the 2010s and for foreign nomads and expats in the 2020s. Since 2020, the neighbourhood has lost approximately 4,000 residents as long-term rental properties converted to short-let listings on platforms such as Airbnb, driven by the higher yields available from tourist accommodation relative to long-term contracts.

Colonia Juarez sits within the Cuauhtemoc borough, where between 11 and 20% of all housing now appears on short-let platforms. The neighbourhood is one of the most cited examples of gentrification-through-short-lets in Latin America, and its displacement figure is a frequently quoted data point in Mexican housing-policy debates. The CDMX Tourism Law's three-property cap began implementation on 21 May 2026, but the cap's per-individual framing exempts the commercial operators most concentrated in central neighbourhoods such as Colonia Juarez.

Common Questions
How many people have been displaced from Colonia Juarez by Airbnb conversions?
Approximately 4,000 residents have Left Colonia Juarez since 2020 as properties converted from long-term rental to short-let listings.Source:
What is Colonia Juarez in Mexico City and why is it associated with gentrification?
Colonia Juarez is a central CDMX neighbourhood in the Cuauhtemoc borough known for its 19th-century architecture, restaurants and nightlife. It is cited as a primary example of short-let-driven displacement in Latin America, with around 4,000 residents lost to Airbnb conversions since 2020.Source:
How many residents has Colonia Juarez Mexico City lost to Airbnb?
Colonia Juarez has lost approximately 4,000 residents since 2020 as long-term rental properties converted to short-let listings on platforms such as Airbnb. It sits within the Cuauhtemoc borough, where 11 to 20% of all housing now appears on short-let platforms.Source: nomads-and-communities/5
Is Colonia Juarez in Mexico City a good place to stay for digital nomads?
Colonia Juarez is a gentrified neighbourhood near the Reforma corridor with walkable streets, restaurants, galleries and nightlife — features that made it popular with younger Mexicans and foreign nomads. However, the combination of Airbnb displacement (4,000 residents lost since 2020) and the short-let concentration means the neighbourhood's long-term rental market has thinned considerably.Source: nomads-and-communities/5
Does Mexico City's Airbnb cap apply to Colonia Juarez?
The CDMX Tourism Law's three-property cap technically applies in Colonia Juarez. However, the cap exempts corporate operators such as Virtual Homes and Kukun, which concentrate portfolios in central neighbourhoods. The digital registry has never been operational, so enforcement is currently theoretical.Source: nomads-and-communities/5
Why is Colonia Juarez cited as a displacement hotspot in Mexico City?
Colonia Juarez is cited because it is one of the most documented examples of gentrification-through-short-lets in Latin America. Its figure of 4,000 displaced residents since 2020 is a frequently quoted data point in Mexican housing-policy debates. The neighbourhood sits in the Cuauhtemoc borough where STR penetration is highest city-wide.Source: nomads-and-communities/5
What borough is Colonia Juarez in and where is it in Mexico City?
Colonia Juarez is in the Cuauhtemoc borough, the central alcaldia of Mexico City. It sits near the Reforma corridor and the historic centre, surrounded by other well-known neighbourhoods including Roma Norte, Condesa and Doctores.Source: nomads-and-communities/5
Source Material
Mexico City gives hosts and platforms like Airbnb 30 days to register