What can I say that hasn't been said already, all of the reviews about Villa Alfonsina and Minerva, Hector and Hector jnr are 100% true! From the moment Hector jnr picked me up from the airport to when he dropped me off again, 5 days later, I felt welcomed.

The Ramirez family have a beautiful and natural way of making you feel comfortable in their home. I felt lucky and blessed to have found them on airbnb. It was the perfect introduction to Mexico for me.

Being a young female solo traveller visiting Mexico for the first time, with little to no Spanish to use and incredibly jetlagged when I arrived, the whole experience could have been slightly overwhelming. It was not the case though. I felt at ease and safe the whole time I was at staying with the Ramirez family.

The area is beautiful! The markets are amazing, the food fantastic and being just a few doors down from Frida's house a real buzz for me as I am an artist as well as a chef.

I could go on and on but my words can't describe how much I loved staying at Villa Alfonsina. I will end this by saying that I will be staying there every time I am back in Mexico city!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! x