Ricardo Palma PA

The neighborhood: Providencia

Providencia is where locals with the means to choose actually live. Huge shade trees, some of the best restaurants in Mexico, and a 10-minute drive to almost anywhere that matters. It is the most common pick for medical travelers recovering from a procedure and for anyone who wants a calm base rather than a night out — pharmacies, supermarkets and hospitals are close, and the sidewalks are genuinely walkable.