Prejudice map of Mexico City
Mexico City is vast, chaotic, and full of flavor — and if you’ve ever tried to navigate its neighborhoods, you know each one has its own personality. But why settle for boring old names like Roma, Condesa, or Coyoacán when you could use the far more accurate, brutally honest, and downright hilarious nicknames from the infamous Mapa de Prejuicios?
Think of it as Lonely Planet meets stand-up comedy. Let’s take a guided tour of CDMX, prejudice edition.
The prejudice map of Mexico City: a tourist guide You didn’t know you needed
Mordor Godínez: the Land of the Office Orcs
Forget the Shire, Frodo. If you head southwest, you’ll stumble into Mordor Godínez, where corporate warriors (a.k.a. godínez) wage eternal battles with Excel sheets, bad coffee, and endless traffic on Periférico. Lunch breaks here are sacred, gossip thrives in WhatsApp groups, and nobody escapes without complaining about their boss.
If you listen carefully, you can almost hear the chant of “¡Ya merito es quincena!” echoing across the office towers.
Hipsterlandia: where beards and cold brew reign
If you’ve ever wondered where Mexico City’s supply of ironic mustaches, overpriced avocado toast, and vintage bicycles went — look no further than Hipsterlandia. Technically, it’s Roma and Condesa, but on this map it splits into micro-kingdoms:
- Perropolis: Dog moms and dads rule here. Every café has more French bulldogs than customers.
- Romasburg: For the hipsters who think Perropolis is “too mainstream.” Expect artisanal kombucha, existential conversations, and someone trying to sell you a cactus as art.
If you don’t own a vinyl player or at least one linen shirt, prepare to be politely judged.
Árboles y Ardillas: Squirrel Paradise
To the west, you’ll find Árboles y Ardillas, which translates to Trees and Squirrels. Yes, it’s leafy, green, and yes — the squirrels practically own the place. Locals jog, sip lattes, and pretend they’re not living in one of the busiest cities in the world. It’s Mexico City’s answer to Central Park, only smaller, warmer, and with more tacos nearby.
Gays: The Rainbow Capital
Heading east, you hit the Gays zone, otherwise known as Zona Rosa. It’s colorful, it’s loud, and it’s where the party never ends. Clubs blast reggaetón until sunrise, drag queens glitter under neon lights, and you can buy rainbow churros that would make even RuPaul cry with joy.
Even if you’re not here for the nightlife, the energy is infectious — and so is the glitter.
Hippies: incense, drums, and tie-dye
Further south, we arrive in Hippies territory, better known as Coyoacán. Here you’ll find dreamcatchers, street musicians, tarot readers, and enough incense to fumigate an entire subway line. This is Frida Kahlo land, where culture oozes out of every corner — and so does the occasional drum circle that refuses to end.
Buy a handmade bracelet, sip a mezcal, and pretend you’re not just another tourist taking a selfie at Casa Azul.
Fiestas: Eternal Nightlife mode
This part of the map is simply called Fiestas, and the name says it all. Whether it’s salsa, cumbia, or reggaetón, you’ll hear music blasting until your feet give up. If you move here, don’t expect to sleep before 3 a.m. — unless you’ve mastered the art of napping to bass vibrations.
“El Centro”: chaos, history, and street food
The heart of the city, labeled here as simply “El Centro”, is where history meets sensory overload. Cathedrals and Aztec ruins compete with street vendors selling everything from knockoff sneakers to fried quesadillas. It’s chaotic, it’s crowded, and it’s where Mexico City flexes its muscles as the capital of organized chaos.
If you leave without eating at least three tacos standing on a street corner, you did it wrong.
Nuevo Mirreino & Viejo Mirreino: The Kingdom of the Spoiled
Up in the northwest, you’ll find Nuevo Mirreino and Viejo Mirreino — playgrounds of the mirreyes (Mexico’s version of trust-fund party kids). Expect designer sunglasses indoors, shiny cars blasting reggaetón, and endless Instagram stories from the same rooftop bar.
It’s like Gossip Girl, but with more tequila shots.
Why this map is more honest than Google Maps
Sure, Google Maps can tell you how to get from Chapultepec to Coyoacán, but can it warn you about the existential threat of “Wannabes” or the glitter storm of “Gays”? Can it prepare you for the avocado monopoly of Hipsterlandia? No.
This prejudice map might not get you home faster, but it does capture the spirit of Mexico City: a place where cultures, personalities, and stereotypes collide into a giant, beautiful, chaotic mess.
So next time you’re planning a trip to CDMX, don’t just pack a guidebook. Print this map, grab a sense of humor, and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
