Colonia Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City
Cuauhtémoc | |
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Skyscrapers along Paseo de la Reforma in the colonia | |
Location of Colonia Cuauhtémoc (in red) within Cuauhtémoc borough | |
| Country | Mexico |
| City | Mexico City |
| Borough | Cuauhtémoc |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 11,399 |
| Postal code | 06500 |
Colonia Cuauhtémoc is a colonia (official neighborhood) in the Cuauhtémoc municipality of central Mexico City. It is located just north of Paseo de la Reforma, west of the historic center of Mexico City.
The colonia was created in the late 19th century after some false starts, and is named after the Monument to Cuauhtémoc which is a nearby landmark on Paseo de la Reforma. Actions taken by residents have ensured that the area remains mostly residential, with commercial development limited to the strip along Paseo de la Reforma. This strip includes a number of important buildings such as the Mexican Stock Exchange, the Torre Mayor, the Torre HSBC, the British Embassy, and the United States Embassy.