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Forum Buenavista is a 37,250 square meter shopping center in Colonia Buenavista, central Mexico City, built in 2009 by developer GICSA and situated directly atop the Buenavista transportation hub along Insurgentes Avenue.

Spanning four levels with 2,372 parking spaces, it hosts over 150 tenants, including anchor stores like Liverpool department store, Walmart supermarket, Sears, Fábricas de Francia, Coppel, Best Buy, Soriana, and Sanborns. The tenant mix features a balance of fashion retailers such as Zara, H&M, and Nike; electronics outlets; a Cinépolis multiplex cinema; and diverse dining options, emphasizing mid-tier apparel, consumer goods, and leisure facilities.

Occupancy stands at 95%, surpassing Mexico Citys retail average of 94%, with 5% vacancy primarily in upper-level spaces. Average monthly footfall reaches 333,333 visitors, equating to 4 million annually, supported by 90-minute dwell times and 25% conversion rates, yielding 6,000 USD in annual sales per square meter.

Rent levels for prime spaces range from 35 to 50 USD per square meter per month. The property benefits from excellent accessibility via metro Line B, suburban rail, buses, and proximity to cultural sites like the Vasconcelos Library, serving a 5 km catchment of 2 million residents with middle-class demographics (average age 35, household income 15,000-25,000 MXN).

Market position reflects resilience in post-pandemic recovery, with high commuter traffic driving performance, though urban congestion and transient visitors present challenges. Leasing opportunities leverage high visibility and diverse mix for stable returns, but require assessment of competition from nearby centers like Reforma 222 and economic risks in the district.

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Monday11:00 AM — 08:30 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM — 08:30 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM — 08:30 PM
Thursday11:00 AM — 08:30 PM
Friday11:00 AM — 08:30 PM
Saturday11:00 AM — 09:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM — 08:30 PM
Holiday Hours

Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.

Av. Insurgentes Nte. 259, Mexico City, Mexico

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Demographics and Target Market

The 5 km catchment area encompasses 2 million people, with 0.2% annual population growth and average household size of 3.1 persons. It targets middle-class segments aged 18-45, including young professionals, families, and students, with monthly household incomes of 15,000 to 25,000 MXN. This profile favors mid-tier fashion, electronics, and casual dining, supporting broad retail categories. However, market saturation in apparel and consumer electronics may constrain expansion for specialized tenants, while digital adoption at 80% and 30% e-commerce penetration influence in-store strategies.

Competition and Market Factors

Forum Buenavista faces moderate to high competition from central venues like Reforma 222 and larger suburban malls such as Centro Santa Fe, within a retail-saturated Mexico City market where 20% of spaces experience vacancy pressures. Annual footfall of 4 million benefits from transit integration, but transient commuter demographics can result in lower per-visit spending compared to destination-oriented centers. High tenant density aids cross-shopping, yet economic indicators like 3.5% growth and 55 purchasing power index (US=100) highlight vulnerability to district volatility, impacting smaller or niche operators.

Lease Terms and Operational Quality

Leases generally run 5 to 10 years with annual escalations linked to inflation, offering moderate flexibility amid 5% vacancy rates. Prime rents of 35-50 USD per square meter monthly align with 95% occupancy and 6,000 USD annual sales per square meter. Accessibility strengths include 1,000 parking spaces and multi-modal transit, but urban traffic congestion and infrastructure wear from high throughput pose operational challenges. Safety features like CCTV yield a 2% incident rate, while monthly events achieve 40% engagement; risks include renewal uncertainties in fluctuating economy and category weaknesses in luxury segments due to middle-income focus.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Mall
Gross Leasable Area
37,250
Year Built
2009
Parking Spaces
1500
Average Monthly Footfall
583,333
Owner
GICSA
Anchor Tenants
Sears, Fábricas de Francia, Coppel, Best Buy, Soriana, Sanborns

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km Radius
Secondary Catchment Area
10 km Radius
Catchment area population
800,000 People
Population growth rate
1.5 %
Median age
30 Years
Household size
3.4 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
35.0 %

Median household income
18,000 MXN/month
Unemployment rate
4.2 %
Cost of living index
45 Index (NY=100)

Retail spending per capita
4,500 USD/year
Spending on apparel
1,200 USD/year
Spending on groceries
2,000 USD/year
Spending on electronics
800 USD/year

Annual foot traffic
7,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
90 Minutes
Conversion rate
25.0 %
Sales per square meter
6,500 USD/year

Number of retail stores
150 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes Presence
Competitor density (same category)
Medium Density
Tenant diversity
High Diversity
Unique Concepts
Cinépolis 14 theaters Concepts

Gross Leasable Area
37,250 Square meters
Number of Levels
4 Levels
Average rent per square meter
800 MXN/month
Vacancy rate
8.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium Flexibility
Available retail space
2,000 Square meters

Proximity to main roads
Direct Access
Public transport access
High Access
Parking spaces
1,500 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High Traffic

E-commerce competition
High Competition
Click-and-collect adoption
40.0 %
Internet penetration
75.0 %

Retail crime rate
Medium Rate
Security measures
Comprehensive Measures

Promotional events
Frequent Events
Loyalty program penetration
30.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes Presence

Projected foot traffic growth
2.0 %
New tenant pipeline
Ongoing Pipeline
Mall expansion plans
None planned Plans
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