What can I say that hasn't already been said? Firstly, communications with Elena, both before our trip and during, were smooth and timely. She responded very quickly when we contacted her during our stay with something to mention. She was attentive and sent someone to assist immediately.

The apartment is exactly as pictured; except the pictures cannot capture the full sense of space, warmth and good vibes.

We felt extremely safe in the area and in this building. Generally in the mornings, there was a gentleman in the main entrance who greeted us with a hearty "good morning" and was so kind enough to help us open the front door with our key (to open doors, you have to turn the key usually 3 times to fully unlock) before we got the hang of it.

The convenience of a coffee maker, washing machine, WiFi, and phone that can make US calls were much appreciated.

The food market is directly across the street from the park behind the building; though google maps may send you elsewhere. Tourists may pass through this area; however, we saw few while on our 9 day stay. The neighborhood is used to seeing tourists near the Frida house (literally a 3-5 minute walk away), but frequenting the local eateries and walking around in the AM, evening or night, no, I didn't get the sense this was common. But the people in the area welcomed us quite warmly.

Traveling with children, be prepared for kind smiles and affection shown towards them. This is a wonderful neighborhood to come back to after a morning or day seeing sites in Mexico City, proper, or elsewhere.

The main plaza was a 10 minute walk away (if that) and there, we found live performances nearly every night and many locals sitting on the benches doing crafts, people watching and sharing food. Food is in abundance in this area; all kinds. The local food is spot on and can be had inexpensively (an evening meal for 3 persons costing $8 USD total or even less) or more expensively (costing $40US).

As far as transportation and this area, we did not use the bus; though there are stops literally on all corners of the apartment. We chose, instead to walk to the main plaza and get a cab from the stand behind the church. Fares are communicated before you get in the cab and to get to Zocalo, we paid less than $7 USD. However, not feeling like carrying our bags (on our return trip to the airport) all the way down to the plaza, we hailed a cab from in front of the apartment (cabs drive by every minute of the day) and it was fine. We hailed cabs in & around other parts of MC and we had no issues.

Though the world is huge and we have a long list of must-sees, this is definitely an area and apt. we could visit again and again.