Wow! This is THE place to stay in Mexico city. I took the subway alllll over the city during my one week stay at Minerva’s beautiful house, and was always THRILLED to come home to Coyoacan, and to my beautiful room at the end of a beautiful patio lined with beautiful roses. It really was such a fabulous stay, I cannot express it enough. EVERY element I hoped for.... quiet and solitude but with a benevolence among guests, a cozy kitchen to make my morning tea, a room to take refuge after long days exploring.... but so much more: Minerva frequently spriced up my room, and even gave my a bouquet of roses for my room!! I felt such loving presence there, truly at home. I also opted to ask Minerva’s son, Hector, to pick me up from the airport. I highly recommend an airport ride with him! It so minimized the stress of arrival, and I had a lovely and orienting talk with Hector about their home (which was shared so lovingly!) and about the city, and sites beyond. While I did not opt to go on a tour to Teotihuacán with Hector this time around, I believe it would have been a total delight, and a wonderful grounding way to feel the magic of the pyramids amidst thewild bustle of tourism. Also, the house is literally caddicorner to Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul. I feel like I lived near her mythical bigness for a week... so energizing!! And the restaurants and sites in Coyoacan.... the best!! Oh my goodness, this was above and beyond my favorite stay away from my own home, ever. I will visit Minerva and family again.