Within the framework of the national holidays, we remember the heroes who fought for Mexico’s independence, and whose actions left their mark in various cities in the country. Today, these have become not only great tourist attractions, given their history, but also ideal places to live.
These cities are valued for their high architectural value, culture, historical relevance and access to places of interest such as restaurants or museums. During this period, its tourist attraction becomes more interesting.
How much does it cost to live in the cities of Mexico’s Independence?
According to Propiedades.com, this is what it costs to live in the emblematic cities of the independence movement:
1. Querétaro, home of the corregidors
Querétaro inscribed its place in the books of Mexican history, after the multiple meetings that the independentistas held in the house of mayors Miguel Domínguez and his wife, Josefa Ortíz.
Currently, buying a house in the cradle of Mexican Independence has an average price of two million 941 thousand 380 pesos, according to data from Propiedades.com; while an apartment costs approximately two million 793 thousand 930 pesos.
2. Hidalgo, birthplace of Mexican Independence
The cry of Independence, by Miguel Hidalgo, is possibly the most iconic moment of the movement. However, buying a house in the state that bears the name of the Father of the Nation has an average price of one million 351 thousand 660 pesos, almost three times less than what it costs to live in Mexico City.
For its part, an apartment requires an average investment of 541,056 pesos. In exchange, you will be able to walk daily through its streets that remember the colonial past, while inviting you to delve into the history of the country.
3. Guanajuato and the Alhóndiga de Granaditas
Famous for its narrow streets and cobblestones, Guanajuato is not only one of the most visited states in the country, but it also has one of the most iconic architectural structures of the movement that gave rise to the Pípila myth.
Although the events that took place in the Alhóndiga de Granaditas more than 200 years ago are still discussed by the historian community, the importance of Guanajuato for Independence and the beauty of its buildings is undeniable. Therefore, buying a house, according to Propiedades.com, costs approximately two million 662 thousand 960 pesos, while an apartment can be found for an average price of two million 297 thousand 960 pesos.
4. Guadalajara and the abolition of slavery
In addition to being one of the country’s great metropolises, Guadalajara is also the place where Hidalgo issued the document for the abolition of slavery that later, in 1821, was taken up by President Vicente Guerrero to make its prohibition official throughout the country.
In addition to having a diverse historical past and a rich gastronomic culture, the capital of Jalisco has everything you could ask for in a big city. Despite all its facilities, the average purchase price is two million 618 thousand 680 pesos, just under half of what a property costs in Mexico City. However, an apartment requires a greater investment, since the average purchase is three million 814 thousand 370 pesos.
5. Mexico City, the culmination of freedom
Every story has its end, and that of Independence saw its end with the entry of the Trigarante Army into what was then New Spain. Since then, Mexico City (CDMX) has become the country’s cultural mecca, full of museums, shows and sports venues that have consequently raised real estate prices exponentially.
Living in the Mexican capital costs on average four million 820 thousand 310 pesos, if you are looking for a house. In the case of preferring an apartment, the expected purchase price is three million 244 thousand 370 pesos.
Would you live in any of the cradle cities of Mexico’s Independence?
Leonardo Gonzalez Doctor in applied economics, with experience in economic consulting, teaching and research; For 6 years he has worked in the Real Estate position on the real estate portal Propiedades.com.