In second place is Cape Town, South Africa, unanimously described as “beautiful” by Time Out magazine in 2024. Photo: LR/SKY composition
In the most recent ranking published by Time Out, a Latin American city has managed to stand out among the top 10 in the world in 2024, surpassing iconic metropolises such as Liverpool, Tokyo, Porto and Rome. This award not only highlights the magnificence and unique culture of the city, but also underlines its powerful influence on the global stage.
New York has been selected as the best city in the world for the year 2024 by Time Out, because it has stood out as the epicenter of inspiration for series, movies, songs and works of art. This city has been chosen after a survey carried out around 20,000 inhabitants urban projects at a global level, along with collaborations with editors and writers from the magazine’s global network.
New York is the best city in the world in 2024 by Time Out. Photo: ELLE
The only city in Latin America among the top 10 in the world in 2024
Time Out classified the Mexico City as the sixth best city in the world after being chosen by more than 20,000 people Worldwide. Central Mexico is recognized for its rich cultural agenda and great gastronomic diversity. This global ranking takes into account the quality of life, available jobs and entertainment available in the space. The goal is to rank cities for people who want to visit and live there.
Mexico City is the best in Latin America in 2024, according to Time Out. Photo: Civitasis
Secondly, there is Cape Town, South Africa, unanimously described as “beautiful” by respondents, thanks to its stunning fusion of sea, cityscape and spectacular mountains.
Cape Town, South Africa, is the second best city in the world. Photo: Grow pro experience
Time Out He especially highlighted the cultural offer of Cape Town, including activities such as museum evenings during the summer and theater and comedy shows at the Theater on the Bay, as well as the recently opened Time Out Market Cape Town.
The 10 best cities in the world, according to Time Out
- New York, USA
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Berlin Germany
- London, United Kingdom
- Madrid Spain
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Tokyo Japan
- Rome Italy
- Porto, Portugal.
History of Mexico City
Before the arrival of the Spanish, the area where the Mexico City was occupied by the great city of Tenochtitlanfounded by the Mexicas (Aztecs) in 1325. This city was located on an island in the middle of Lake Texcoco, and was the political and religious center of the Aztec empire.
Mexico City is one of the most popular Latin American capitals in the region. Photo: Civitasis
In 1521, Hernan Cortes and his forces conquered Tenochtitlan after a prolonged siege. The city was almost completely destroyed and on its ruins, the Spanish built the new colonial capital, the Mexico City.
During the colonial period, the city was the capital of the Viceroyalty of New Spain, one of the most important administrative entities of the Spanish empire in America. The city grew in importance and wealth, with the construction of numerous religious and public buildings in baroque and neoclassical styles.
Mexico gained its independence from Spain in 1821 and Mexico City It became the capital of the newly independent country. During the 19th century, the city witnessed several internal and external conflicts, including the American intervention and the Second French Intervention.
- Demography: Mexico City is one of the most populated urban areas in the world. Although the city itself has around 9 million inhabitants, its metropolitan area covers a population of more than 21 million.
- Culture: The city is an important cultural and artistic center in Latin America. It is home to numerous museums, theaters and galleries, as well as renowned educational institutions.
- Economy: It is the main economic center of Mexico. The city’s economy is diverse, with strong sectors in finance, services, trade and manufacturing.
- Architecture and urban planning: Mexico City’s architecture is a mosaic of historical and modern styles. Highlights include Aztec ruins, colonial churches and modern office towers.
- Challenges: The city faces several urban challenges, including traffic congestion, air pollution and water management. It is also susceptible to earthquakes, which has required special measures in construction and civil protection.
Which South American country has the ‘coolest neighborhood in the world’?
By 2023, the neighborhood chosen as first in the ranking of the ‘coolest’ was one in the West of Medellin, Colombia. This is Laureles, an area that has a “quite quiet reputation,” according to Time Out. In addition, it stands out that the Atanasio Girardot sports unit (which administratively belongs to another commune) and the nighttime rumba corridor of Carrera 70 are located in this area.
