Raphael's apartment is a comfortable retreat located on a busy commercial avenue. it's on the backside of the building, one floor up up from street level. So it's remarkably quiet. We checked in late and he was there to welcome us. The kitchen was stocked with fresh fruit, coffee, and a basic supply of groceries. We stayed for a month discovering the neighborhood and going all over Mexico City using public transportation, subway, buses and Uber. It is well located for access to all areas of Mexico City. It is not a tourist neighborhood. A block away are the tree-lined residential streets of Escandon, a traditional Mexican neighborhood starting to show signs of gentrification. A couple of blocks the other direction, you find Tacubaya, One of the busiest Metro hubs in the city with its gritty sidewalk market and dozens of street food stands. it's an exciting location with so much going on to explore and experience. Nearby Jose Marti street offers a wide selection of restaurants with a local neighborhood ambience. Raphael's place is for the traveler who wants to experience a wide spectrum of daily life in this immense and unique metropolis.