Staying with Richard and Letti was absolutely the best start to my adventures around Mexico.

Despite arriving at the most unholy hour of 5:30am on Christmas Day, they welcomed me in and I was lucky enough to be given my room already.

They both have amazing personalities that make you feel at ease as soon as you meet them - best mix of Cuban and Mexican hospitality you could wish for!

The split-level apartment is stunning, and the room feels very private as it's in one corner of the apartment with its own bathroom, while the hosts' sleeping quarters is upstairs. From the balcony you have a nice view of the city and the surrounding mountains. The roof terrace upstairs is really sunny!

Access to the centre of Mexico City was easy using the clean and efficient Metro system (nearest station was 10min or so walk away - there are a few to choose from).

Nearby there are lots of little restaurants (including the famous one that Anthony Bourdain visited) as well as a few convenience stores and supermarkets. Walmart is also about 15min walk away, in case you need anything.

The area felt safe, and the nice thing was that there was a porter there pretty much all the time to open the door for you, so you don't have to be fiddling with keys.

Richard and Letti are really organised when it comes to tourist-friendliness. Big maps on the wall in the guest room, tube maps for you to take, and various other bits of information / leaflets are left in the room.

Wifi worked well as well, so no issues there.

Taxi from the airport to the apartment cost MXN 260. Taxi from the apartment to TAPO Bus Terminal was MXN 150.

Having spent a few days with Richard and Letti, I now feel like I have family in Mexico City. I will definitely be returning, if only to see them. I had an amazing stay - far more than I could have hoped for. Thank you so much!