It was the first time visiting Mexico City for our party of 3 and while we were a bit nervous it wasn’t it the popular Roma Norte area, we are so glad we went with Victor and Paula’s apartment in Col. Juárez.
Col. Juárez has everything you need within walking distance, like the Cuidadela for artisan gifts, OXXO for bottled water/beer/any toiletries you forgot to pack and Mercado Juárez for fruits, tortillas, meats and spices.
We went to Mercado Juárez the first night to gather materials to make veggie tacos. The stove was super easy to use and their pantry was full of essentials like oil, salt/spices and a few bottles of salsa valentina (my favorite!)
We messaged Paula to see if we could use the rooftop and she was quick to reply yes! Our first dinner in Mexico City was on their rooftop and it was so special!
Throughout our time there, we were in and out a lot and were always greeted by the security, no matter how late it was. They’re so great and made us feel so safe! They let us know not to walk around at night and to use uber to be safe. We followed that tip and with uber being so cheap (the most we spent was $8 USD for 30-45 min ride but median price was $3 for the close by places like Frida Kahlo museum and Luis Barragán) it was worth the comfort and peace of mind.
During the day though, we walked a lot! Roma Norte is a 30 min walk and a must. There are so many great restaurants, breweries and parks to visit on the way!
At the end of our trip, we really wanted to pack clean clothes so we did few loads of laundry at the apartment before leaving. Everything was easy to use!
Thanks again Paula for the superb communication and for being so kind! After I got home I thought I had left a souvenir, Paula kindly asked the cleaning crew if they had seen it. Turned out it was camouflaging in the bottom of my suitcase 😅 thanks again for everything, we will definitely be back!