I recently read an article about an accolade which was awarded to my adopted home of Mexico City. The London-based company "Time Out" publishes magazines, city guides and travel books and gives recommendations for 333 cities in 59 countries. Each year they publish a list of the 50 best cities in the world. In their list for 2025, Mexico City was ranked as number 7 in the world and number 1 in Latin America.
The rankings were based on interviews with residents of cities throughout the world as well as the votes of Time Out's travel experts.
The city ranked high for its gastronomy, the quality and diversity of its cultural life, its public transport and its green spaces.
I don't put a lot of stock in these lists that magazines put out. Mexico City has plenty of negatives... number one, in my opinion, being its horrendous traffic. However, I am happy here in Mexico City, and I would certainly agree that the food and culture offerings here are superb. It does make me happy to see the city put forward in a positive light. So many people immediately think of Mexico City as a dangerous place. Just as in any big city, there are areas that are to be avoided. But Mexico City is one of the great cities of the world and a first-rate destination for travelers.
The top ten cities on their list were...
1. Cape Town, South Africa
2. Bangkok, Thailand
3. New York City
4. Melbourne, Australia
5. London, England
6. New Orleans
7. Mexico City YEAH!
8. Porto, Portugal
9. Shanghai, China
10. Copenhagen, Denmark
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