Mexico City, the HERTH Edit: where to stay, eat, and discover design
THE HERTH TRAVEL EDIT — MEXICO CITY
Curated by Antonietta, Founder & Creative Director
Mexico City is a place of contrasts — vibrant yet grounded, historic yet deeply contemporary. A city where architecture, food, art, and craftsmanship coexist effortlessly, creating a rhythm that feels both energetic and intentional.
This is the HERTH Edit: a curated guide to Mexico City through spaces shaped by design, atmosphere, and quiet sophistication.
A refined Mexico City guide shaped by curiosity and intention — discovering places where materials, light, culture, and experience feel deeply connected.
WHERE TO STAY IN MEXICO CITY
La Valise
An intimate boutique hotel in Roma Norte where contemporary Mexican design meets warmth and restraint. Thoughtfully detailed interiors, natural textures, and a quiet atmosphere make it one of the city’s most refined stays.
Círculo Mexicano
Minimal yet deeply rooted in Mexican culture, Círculo Mexicano blends architecture, craftsmanship, and hospitality in a way that feels calm and intentional. The rooftop alone is worth the stay.
Octavia Casa
Part guesthouse, part design experience, Octavia Casa reflects a slower and more considered way of living. Soft tones, natural materials, and understated interiors create a sense of quiet retreat within the city.
WHERE TO EAT IN MEXICO CITY
Máximo
Refined without excess, Máximo is one of those places where every detail feels thoughtful — from the atmosphere to the ingredients. Contemporary, elegant, and effortlessly balanced.
Restaurante Rosetta
Set inside a beautiful historic townhouse, Rosetta feels romantic yet understated. A Mexico City institution where architecture, food, and atmosphere come together seamlessly.
Contramar
Bright, lively, and unmistakably Mexico City. Contramar captures the spirit of long lunches and effortless afternoons — energetic yet relaxed, sophisticated without trying too hard.
WHERE TO DISCOVER DESIGN & ART IN MEXICO CITY
Casa Luis Barragán
A masterpiece of light, proportion, and emotion. More than a house, Barragán’s architecture is an experience — one that continues to shape the visual identity of Mexico City today.
Fundación Casa Wabi
A contemporary art foundation focused on community, craftsmanship, and cultural exchange. Quiet, thoughtful, and deeply connected to materiality and process.
Xinú Haven
Part perfumery, part sensory design space, Xinu offers a slower and more immersive retail experience inspired by Latin American botanicals and contemporary Mexican aesthetics.
The most memorable cities are not always the loudest — but the ones that leave space for atmosphere, texture, and emotion.
WHAT I’D PACK FOR MEXICO CITY (IN ORGANIC SILK)
Mexico City moves naturally between moments — from quiet mornings and gallery visits to long dinners and rooftop evenings. Dressing here should feel effortless, breathable, and adaptable.
- The Tate silk shirt paired with the Jody silk trousers in Earth for daytime exploration through galleries, architecture, and quieter corners of the city.
- The Alma long sleeve silk dress for slower evenings, long dinners, and rooftop moments across the city.
- The Else silk top and Yari silk shorts in Butter — lightweight essentials designed for comfort while travelling.
Explore our organic silk womenswear collection.
MEXICO CITY, IN ONE DAY (THE HERTH WAY)
Morning — architecture and quiet streets Start the day slowly in Roma Norte with coffee and a walk through tree-lined streets before visiting Casa Luis Barragán — a space where light and color completely transform the atmosphere.
Afternoon — design and cultural discovery Spend the afternoon exploring Fundación Casa Wabi and the surrounding creative spaces that define Mexico City’s contemporary cultural energy.
Golden hour — a slower rhythm As the city softens into evening, stop at Xinu for a sensory pause surrounded by scent, design, and natural materials.
Dinner — Contramar or Máximo End the day with a long dinner that reflects the spirit of the city: vibrant, refined, and deeply rooted in atmosphere and experience.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Mexico City is at its best when experienced slowly — through architecture, craftsmanship, food, and spaces that feel intentional rather than excessive.
This is the HERTH way of travel: thoughtful, design-led, and quietly unforgettable.
