CDMX, new global hub
Since 2020, Mexico City is a world capital of digital nomads: US time zone, cost of living, world-class food, stunning neighborhoods (Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco).
Local framework
Mandatory host registry (padrón); an annual occupancy cap (50% of nights) was adopted for entire homes — enforcement evolving; lodging tax to collect; income declared to SAT with platform withholdings for unregistered hosts.
Rates
MXN 800-2,500/night in Roma/Condesa; furnished mid-term at MXN 18,000-45,000/month.
Strategies
Target nomad mid-term, go bilingual, lean on WhatsApp (CapDirect's WhatsApp booking fits local habits perfectly), and save commissions on long stays.