Polanco sister hotels offer two distinct boutique home bases for Formula 1, Día de Muertos and Food & Wine Festival
MEXICO CITY – September 18, 2026 – With the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix, Día de Muertos and Food & Wine Festival all taking place within weeks of one another, Mexico City’s fall calendar offers travelers three timely reasons to plan a visit.
For travelers planning a fall visit, Polanco offers a well-positioned home base for experiencing the city’s seasonal events, dining and cultural attractions. In the neighborhood, sister properties Kimpton Virgilio and newly opened Kimpton El Castelar offer two distinct boutique stays. Kimpton Virgilio appeals to travelers looking for a more social, lifestyle-driven experience, with rooftop dining, a pool, an on-site restaurant and bar. Just minutes away, 34-room Kimpton El Castelar offers a more intimate, residential stay directly across from Parque Lincoln, with spacious accommodations, select private terraces and Polanco’s restaurants, boutiques and museums just outside its doors.
Together, the two hotels provide convenient home bases for travelers planning a fall visit. Among the season’s standout events:
Feel the Energy of Formula 1
The Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix returns to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Oct. 30-Nov. 1, bringing race fans from around the world to the capital for one of the city’s most energetic weekends of the year.
This year, race weekend also coincides with Día de Muertos, giving travelers an opportunity to experience two of Mexico City’s biggest fall moments in a single trip. Back in Polanco, Kimpton Virgilio’s La Caña Rooftop Bar offers a lively setting for guests to continue the weekend, with Latin-inspired cuisine, cocktails and views from the hotel’s rooftop.
Experience the Traditions and Flavors of Día de Muertos
Beginning in mid-October and culminating Nov. 1-2, Día de Muertos transforms Mexico City with marigolds, colorful ofrendas, seasonal foods and traditions honoring loved ones who have passed.
Visitors can explore celebrations throughout the capital while sampling one of the season’s most anticipated flavors, pan de muerto, found at bakeries across the city. From Polanco, guests of both Kimpton hotels are well positioned to explore the city’s cultural attractions while returning to a neighborhood known for its restaurants, galleries, shops and tree-lined streets.
Savor Latin America at Food & Wine Festival
The culinary calendar continues Nov. 7-8 with Food & Wine Festival at Jardines de Campo Marte. This year’s theme, “Mirando al Sur,” turns the spotlight toward the flavors, ingredients and culinary traditions of Latin America, bringing together chefs, producers, wine and experiences over two days in Polanco.
For more information or reservations, visit www.KimptonVirgilio.com or www.kimptonhotels.com/elcastelarcdmx.
About Kimpton Virgilio
Kimpton Virgilio offers a beacon of luxury and cultural immersion in Mexico City’s vibrant Polanco neighborhood. Designed by Arquitectura de Interiores Studio, the hotel offers 48 elegantly appointed rooms blending modern Mexican elegance with bespoke craftsmanship. Guests indulge in culinary delights at Pepe Mesa Española, featuring modern Iberian cuisine, along with rooftop cocktails and Latin American-inspired dishes at La Caña. Kimpton Virgilio invites guests to experience personalized luxury amidst Polanco’s upscale boutiques, renowned restaurants and cultural landmarks, promising an unforgettable stay. For more information, visit www.KimptonVirgilio.com or call 1-855-KIMPTON (546-7866) or +52 55 9156-0500.
About Kimpton El Castelar Polanco
Kimpton El Castelar Polanco is a 34-room boutique hotel in Mexico City’s vibrant Polanquito neighborhood. Set within the historic Roel Building, a 1940 Mexican Art Nouveau landmark, the hotel blends architectural heritage with sophisticated Mexican design, bespoke furnishings and original artwork by local artists. Select guest rooms feature private outdoor terraces. Steps from Avenida Presidente Masaryk, Lincoln Park, Chapultepec and the neighborhood’s restaurants, boutiques and cultural attractions, the hotel offers an intimate home base for exploring Mexico City. For more information, visit www.kimptonhotels.com/elcastelarcdmx.
