Mexico City Jewish & Kosher Guide 2024: Kosher Info in Mexico City, Mexico

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About Mexico City

Mexico City is the densely populated, high-altitude capital of Mexico. It's known for its Templo Mayor (a 13th-century Aztec temple), the baroque Catedral Metropolitana of the Spanish conquistadors and the Palacio Nacional, which houses historic murals by Diego Rivera. All of this resides in and around the Plaza de la Constitución, the massive main square also known as the Zócalo. The 2009 estimated population for the city proper was around 8.84 million people. Mexico City is an important cultural center. Having been capital of a vast pre-Hispanic empire, and also the capital of richest viceroyalty within the Spanish Empire (ruling over a vast territory in the Americas and Spanish West Indies), and, finally, the capital of the United Mexican States, Mexico City has a rich history of artistic expression. Mexico City has numerous museums dedicated to art, it is also home to a number of orchestras offering season programs. The city is also a leading center of popular culture and music. The Historic Center of Mexico City is widely known for specialized, often low-cost retailers. Mexico City also possesses a number of fine markets.

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Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Mexico City

The current Jewish population in Mexico mostly consists of those who have descended from immigrants from the 19th and early 20th centuries with nationwide totals estimated between 40,000 and 50,000, making it the third-largest Jewish community in Latin America. About 75% of Mexico's Jewish Population lives in Mexico City. Mexico is one of few countries in which its Jewish population is expected to grow. In Greater Mexico City, notable communities exist in Colonia Hipódromo Condesa, Polanco, Lomas de Chapultepec, Santa Fe and Huixquilucan, State of Mexico. Of the sixteen Jewish schools about a dozen of those are in Mexico City which also has over two dozen synagogues. Mexico City also has many kosher restaurants, cafes and shops making it very popular for kosher vacationers. In recent years, there have been many successful Passover Programs in Mexico. See our detailed Guide to Passover Programs.


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What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!

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