Arriving at Live La Condesa, Alex the owners son was there to greet us. The apartment is great, small more like a studio with bed & living area in same space, but modern and comfortable. Cupboards stocked with coffee, tea, beer, vodka (!), water and a few condiments, bath towels, soap, shampoo, body lotion, all the essentials. Nicely decorated, so much better than a hotel room, with more freedom to move around and do your own thing!

Alex who was very charming, and spokevperfect English, gave us the lowdown on where to go, what to do etc.

The neighbourhood is very hip, cool & safe, we were lucky to arrive on the first night of Day of the Dead, everybody was out on the streets dressed in costume and a great buzz of excitement in the air. The monster sculptures up by Reforma/El Angel de la Independencia are amazing and a must see (before they go). So many great cafes, bars nearby and the architecture of so many old buildings sitting so comfortably next to very modern makes for dozens of great photos. The free bike hire system they have here is fantastic, shame that other cities don't follow their lead. Love love love Condesa and this area of Mexico City!! Our first time here too!