Luz (and her boyfriend Jaime) were incredible hosts. They met us when we arrived, helped carry our bags up four flights of stairs, and got us settled into a wonderful apt. in a hip neighborhood. They had printed out their own maps of the city for us, detailing coffee shops, bookstores and a few of their favorite restaurants -- that proved invaluable. They stocked the apt. with a local cell phone and a landline in case we needed anything. Then they asked us to join them for a bite to eat at a place a few blocks away. Making us feel incredible welcome, and like we already had friends in the city.

As for the apartment itself, it was exactly what we were looking for. It's on a cute block in a safe neighborhood that's just a short walk from the metro, tons of bars and restaurants, and 2 blocks away from an EcoBici station (where you can rent city bikes for the day). They filled up a water purifier for us in the kitchen, lined the shelves of the bathroom with new towels, and had a super comfortable bed. We were told to make ourselves at home, and Luz kept referring to it as our home for the 5 days we were in Mexico City.

What more could you ask for?! Highly, highly recommended. Can't wait to go back.