Minerva, husband Hector, and son Hector are fabulous hosts. First the room: spanky clean ( I had to ask them NOT to change the sheets and towels daily to save water), beautiful--on the second floor with a tiny shared balcony--overlooking an inner sort of drive/terrace/yard), light filled, simple and beautiful. Small kitchen space for guests to store food and prepare breakfast on lower level.
Hector picked me up at the airport--wonderful--thank goodness and an essential perk for those unacquainted with Mexican drivership.... Mexican are crazy behind the wheel! Hector's background in archaeology and interest in history--he is fabulous tour and information source before even arriving at their home in Coyacon, plus his ability to translate--he speaks fluent English--makes him an invaluable part of the Ramiriz family team. Coyacon is one of the oldest parts or Mexico City, second only to the old downtown--home to the sinking cathedral--and crammed with history. Villa Alfonsina is 100 feet from Casa Azul--home to artists Fredo Kahlo and Diego Riviera. Every morning tourists--Mexican and other--line to see the personal home of those two famous artists. The museum houses personal items from Freda's clothing, to Diego's humongo paintbrushes, and a nice collection of small drawings.