The ‘best cities in the world’ for 2021, according to Time Out

(CNN) – Already world famous thanks to its striking red bridge, restaurants, and booming tech industry, and now San Francisco has been crowned the “best city in the world,” according to Time out.

The international magazine deployed its network of editors around the world – in addition to surveying some 27,000 inhabitants of different cities around the world – to create its list of the best cities on the planet, among which there are several in Latin America.

For this classification, the nightlife, restaurants and cultural highlights of each city were considered, as well as the sense of community, which in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic is perhaps more important than ever.

Cities’ environmental initiatives, as well as their commitment to activism and general kindness, were also examined.

Time Out says that San Francisco’s “unbeatable combination of progressiveness, acceptance and sustainability” put the Californian city first.

Community spirit

San Francisco was also applauded by Time Out for its response to the pandemic and for having one of the highest vaccination rates in the United States.

Even amid strict closures, San Franciscans found ways to support each other, Time Out says, recalling when residents hung sourdough from telephone poles for neighbors to pick up.

The city’s turn toward cookouts in the wake of the pandemic will remain permanent, and this was also praised by Time Out, who said the result is that the city’s streets resemble “one big outdoor party. free”.

The city’s green spaces were also praised, as was its adoption of the equality-focused cannabis industry.

“This year’s list of the best cities in the world highlights cities that adapted during a time when the key factors that make these metropolises the ideal place – fun, culture and socializing – were largely off the table. “said Caroline McGinn, Global Editor-in-Chief of Time Out, in a statement.

“You would think that a pandemic could thwart the sense of living in a city, but the results show that community spirit is higher than ever, people support each other, as well as local businesses and initiatives, and many of us even we’re having some fun. “

The Dutch metropolis of Amsterdam, the northern English city of Manchester, the Danish cycling paradise of Copenhagen and the cultural center of New York City round out the top five on Time Out’s list.

Top 10 Time Out Cities

1. San Francisco, California, USA.

2. Amsterdam, the Netherlands

3. Manchester, UK

4. Copenhagen, Denmark

5. New York, United States

6. Montreal, Canada

7. Prague, Czech Republic

8. Tel Aviv, Israel

9. Porto, Portugal

10. Tokyo, Japan

The best cities in Spain and Latin America

The Time Out list includes a total of 37 cities, among which are several with a large Latino population in the United States such as Los Angeles (11), Chicago (12) and Miami (25). However, several cities in Spain and Latin America also got a place.

Here we tell you which ones and why they were considered among the best cities in the world.

Barcelona, ​​Spain

The Catalan city is in 14th place and according to Time Out, 83% of locals gave the city of Barcelona a high rating for its “culture” and “food and drink”.

Madrid Spain

Madrid took 18th place on the list of best cities for being, among several things, friendly. 64% of locals said they found it “easy” to make friends in the Spanish capital.

Mexico City, Mexico

The Mexican capital was placed at number 19. The reason? Just 1% of residents told Time Out that CDMX was “boring,” which the magazine saw as a stamp of approval for the fast pace of life in the city.

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Due to its constant change and adaptation, Time Out placed the Brazilian city at number 31, since it was classified as the third most “dynamic” city in the world.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Finally, Buenos Aires earned the 35th position on the Time Out list, since despite the six-month lockdown, 62% of residents believe that the Argentine capital is a great place to “discover” new things.