Abraham is absolutely the best host you could possibly ask for, the house is amazing and the neighborhood is awesome.
Why Abraham is the best:
1) I arrived several hours late because my plane was delayed and Abraham was very helpful and communicative.
2) I had a minor medical problem upon my arrival at 1130pm and Abraham and his friends took me to the hospital, translated for me, and wAited for 2 hours. Then they took me for tacos.
3. Abraham and his guests gave me very helpful information with what to do with my limited time in Mexico City.
4. Abraham very patiently gave me step by step directions every time I needed something and translated for me when I was making arrangements for my next travel destination.
5)Most importantly he is a kind hearted and wonderful person that I am so glad to have met.
Why the house is amazing:
Abraham is an architect and has personally renovated this amazing house. All the rooms are beautiful. You can tell the whole place is a labor of love. The courtyard and kitchen are lovely and excellent social spaces.
The neighborhood:
1) I had never been to Mexico City before and really didn't know what to expect. The whole area is amazing. Every Sunday they shut down the main drag through the city (Reforma Street which is very close to Abraham's) so that people can bike in the street en masse. There are bicycle rental kiosks all along the route. It is so great! People of all ages are out bicycling and the route takes you past parks, markets, the anthropology museum, the modern art museum, botanical gardens, etc. 2) If you set out in the opposite direction from Abraham's you are a short walk from the historic district that is filled with hundreds if not thousands of beautiful buildings of historical significance. There is also another mammoth park and market in this direction.
3) He is one block from a fabulous bakery where I definitely recommend you start your day.
4) He is 3 blocks from the subway.
5) I felt totally safe day and night. I have no sense of direction and got lost constantly, which meant I was constantly approaching people with my terrible Spanish and never once felt I was making myself vulnerable. Every single person I approached tried to help me find my way.
Abraham's Oasis is definitely the place to be!