Condesa

FOOD

• Great street food
• Lots of good coffee shops
• Local restaurants
• Sidewalk tables
• Local bars and places for cocktails

CONNECTIVITY

• Centrally located
• Beautiful walkable streets with lots of greenery
• Easy access to the subway and metrobus
• 30 min walking to Polanco
• 15 minutes walking to Roma Norte
• 45 minutes walking to the Historic Center

SAFETY AND SURROUNDINGS

• Quiet at night if you avoid main streets.
• It’s very safe but mind your stuff specially your cell phone and avoid dark streets at night.

SERVICES

• Lots of gyms, yoga studios and an open air jogging track.
• Good supermarkets, drugstores and hospitals in the area.
• Ecobici system (public bicycles for rent).
• Lots of banks and money exchange services.
• Big parks for walking surrounded by trees.

CONS

• It’s not a super hip place, the vibe is more local and relaxed.
• Most of the cool, popular restaurants are not here, but very close by at Roma Norte.
• You won’t be right were the art galleries, clubs and tourist attractions are, but very close to them.
• It’s far from Coyoacan area and the south of the city.

PROS

• You’ll be close enough to everything, but far enough to avoid the noise.
• The streets are beautiful, you’ll find great shops and cafes, and it’s perfect for people and building watching.
• The food scene is not about the trendy places, but you’ll still find delicious and cool restaurants, tiny cafes and local places if you prefer a more local vibe.
• Dog lovers MUST stay here, it’s one of the most pet friendly areas ever.