While travelling, have you ever looked up and said, ‘Oh, how I’d love to live there!’

I’ve been doing that for years in Mexico City, and it’s the thought that inspired my walking tour of Colonia Condesa.

Colonia Condesa is one of Mexico City’s most desirable residential neighborhoods. Savvy Mexicans, foreigners, artists, pet lovers and those seeking a relaxed, European lifestyle are drawn here. Condesa’s parks and tree-lined streets are ideal for aimless meandering, or just hanging out in one of its many outdoor cafés.

La Condesa, developed during the 1920’s and 1930’s, offers a wealth of Art Deco and Modernist architecture, with over 400 catalogued and protected buildings. In addition to my ‘dream houses’, I’ll also show you its two lovely parks, as well as plazas, shops, restaurants and churches–and I’ll tell you where to get the best desserts.

Although known as a hip and trendy neighborhood, Condesa still retains a feeling of yesteryear, with its slower pace of life, and its abundance of greenery. After the frenzy of the Centro Histórico, this neighborhood will be a pleasant surprise for many visitors. I hope to impart an appreciation for the relaxed yet cosmopolitan life style that Condesa offers, and for the characteristics that make it unique.