Gloria was an ideal host -- she was waiting for us at the apartment when we arrived, and had lots of great suggestions for things to do during the visit; including things that our 6 year-old son would like. She even gave him a little present, which was so very kind. With a child it was best to take a bus (10 minutes to SM Novella, and it ran frequently), otherwise a 20+ minute walk into main part of city. The apartment itself is beautiful, every detail thoughtfully attended to. We loved the little balcony off the bedroom. Not a lot of interest in immediate neighborhood, but a real residential area.