La Condesa

After this very late lunch (or pre-dinner), I wandered through the colonia I’ll be calling home this week: La Condesa. What struck me immediately was how green it is—tree‑lined boulevards, parks, and an eclectic mix of architecture that ranges from sleek modern apartments to elegant Art Deco buildings dating back to the 1920s, when the neighborhood was first developed as a fashionable district.

Around Parque España, the atmosphere feels especially welcoming - lively with joggers, families, couples on dates, dogs in all shapes and sizes and even a cat on a leash (the area is famously pet‑friendly). It also feels very safe: good lighting, visible police patrols, and SOS emergency buttons.Read more