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Cuauhtemoc

Central Mexico City borough encompassing Colonia Juárez, Roma and Condesa; 11-20% of housing stock is listed on Airbnb.

Last refreshed: 29 May 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

How much of Cuauhtemoc's housing has moved onto Airbnb?

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Common Questions
What percentage of housing in Cuauhtemoc is listed on Airbnb?
Between 11 and 20% of all housing in the Cuauhtemoc borough of Mexico City now sits on short-let platforms such as Airbnb, the highest proportion in the city.Source: event
How many people have been displaced in Cuauhtemoc by short-let conversions?
Colonia Juarez, a neighbourhood within Cuauhtemoc, has lost approximately 4,000 residents since 2020 as properties converted from long-term rental to short-let.Source: event
What proportion of housing in Cuauhtemoc borough is listed on Airbnb?
Between 11 and 20% of all housing in Cuauhtemoc now sits on short-let platforms, the highest proportion of any Mexico City borough. The borough includes Colonia Juarez, Roma Norte, Roma Sur and Doctores.Source: nomads-and-communities/5

Background

Cuauhtemoc is the central borough (alcaldia) of Mexico City, encompassing historic and commercial neighbourhoods including Colonia Juarez, Roma Norte, Roma Sur, and Doctores. It is the densest and most commercially active of CDMX's sixteen boroughs. Between 11 and 20% of all housing in Cuauhtemoc now sits on short-let platforms such as Airbnb, the highest proportion of any borough in Mexico City, making it the primary battleground for the CDMX Tourism Law's three-property cap and the registration deadline of 20 June 2026.

Colonia Juarez, a gentrified neighbourhood within Cuauhtemoc, has seen approximately 4,000 residents displaced since 2020 as long-term rentals converted to short-let inventory. The borough's combination of walkability, nightlife, restaurant density and proximity to business districts makes it the most attractive to the short-let market and the most vulnerable to displacement. Professional operators such as Virtual Homes and Kukun concentrate their CDMX portfolios heavily in central boroughs including Cuauhtemoc.

More questions
Why is Cuauhtemoc the most affected borough by Mexico City's Airbnb displacement problem?
Cuauhtemoc is Mexico City's densest and most commercially active borough, combining walkability, nightlife and proximity to business districts that make it most attractive to the short-let market. Professional operators such as Virtual Homes and Kukun concentrate their CDMX portfolios in central boroughs including Cuauhtemoc. Its Colonia Juarez neighbourhood has seen roughly 4,000 residents displaced since 2020.Source: nomads-and-communities/5
Does Mexico City's three-property Airbnb cap apply in Cuauhtemoc?
The CDMX Tourism Law cap technically applies across all Mexico City boroughs including Cuauhtemoc. However, the per-individual framing exempts corporate operators such as Virtual Homes and Kukun, which are the most concentrated in central boroughs. The digital registry enabling enforcement has never been operational, snarled by injunctions.Source: nomads-and-communities/5
How many residents has Colonia Juarez lost to short-let conversion?
Colonia Juarez, within the Cuauhtemoc borough, has lost approximately 4,000 residents since 2020 as long-term rental properties converted to short-let listings on platforms such as Airbnb.Source: nomads-and-communities/5
Which neighbourhoods are in Mexico City's Cuauhtemoc borough?
Cuauhtemoc contains Colonia Juarez, Roma Norte, Roma Sur, Condesa, Doctores and the historic centre, among others. It is one of sixteen boroughs (alcaldias) of Mexico City and the most commercially active.Source: nomads-and-communities/5
Source Material
2026 World Cup drives Airbnb supply surge in Mexican host cities