Ricardo is an absolutely fantastic host, and I was very comfortable and happy staying at his apartment. He offered tasty coffee every morning, and there was always hot water for the shower. He knows the city like the back of his hand and so can give excellent recommendations. I spent quite a bit of time in the room working on my dissertation, and Ricardo's room has a lot of natural light and was a great place to work. Regarding the area, if you are coming to turistear, it is fantastic. Parque Alameda is two blocks away, and the Zocalo a very short walk. Metro is easily accessible, and there are lots of restaurants and bars in the area. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! On a personal note, Ricardo is a very kind, intelligent, and thoughtful person. A great conversationalist, but also happy to give guests their space if they need it. I'll never forget the discussions about art and politics, accompanied with our stroll to the Zolcalo on the night of the presidential election. Incredible!