I was really really comfortable and happy here. It's exactly like the photos, a very clean, compact space that offers a lot of privacy. The host, Carmen, is the coolest person you could ever hope to meet. I always enjoyed talking to her and she took me for rides on a few occasions that were not only helpful in terms of learning about the area, but lots of fun.

San Pedro Martir is a community with magic and energy. It's not a touristy area, which is its strength. After a while, people in the markets and stores knew my face and understood that I confused 2 peso for 1 peso coins. It was a running joke, especially at Sandy's panaderia where the girl behind the counter would return money to me laughing whenever I overpaid her.

Endless good food choices. Great huaraches on the other side of the carretera on Cinco del Mayo. Awesome gorditas, tacos and sopes on certain corners. The hosts's brother runs a restaurant nearby that has some of the the best comida corrida you can find in Mexico City. You can't beat the coffee down the hill at Punto del Cielo. There's one at the intersection of the carretera libre and federal. It looks like you can only get there by car, but there's a way you can get there in 15 minutes on foot. Explore and you'll figure it out.

Use buses to get to the Metrobus or subway. Buses are everwhere. They run frequently and are inexpensive.

I plan to return soon. This is such a cool place.