On my solo trip to Mexico City I stayed in the trendy La Condesa neighborhood. It was wonderful! I felt safe walking around the neighborhood even at nighttime which is a huge plus for anyone especially for a solo female traveler. I’m glad I chose to stay in La Condesa for my week in Mexico City.
It seems a lot of Americans are afraid to travel to Mexico City because the news media only shows bad news about Mexico. The truth is that Mexico City is one of the best destinations to travel from the United States.
Mexico City has a ton of art museums, amazing artifacts and architecture, excellent food, and a great metro system. It’s a remarkable city with rich culture.
Did you know Mexico City is designated by UNESCO as a Creative City?
I booked a short-term shared accommodation for my stay in Mexico City. Traveling alone to Mexico can be overwhelming so staying with a local person is a nice alternative. I decided on a room with private bathroom in an apartment on Amsterdam Avenue in La Condesa.
My host was great with communication before the trip. I think she answered every text or email within a few minutes. Another plus is that she was also super helpful with any questions I had while visiting Mexico City and provided information about places I wanted to see.
Now let me take you on a photographic tour of La Condesa Mexico City!
La Condesa Mexico City – rat sculpture by Jose Sacal
La Condesa Mexico City art and architecture
I loved all of the public art around La Condesa. Walking along Amsterdam Avenue you will see many sculptures by Mexican artist Jose Sacal.
The oval-shaped road also features a pedestrian walkway where you will find may other people enjoying a walk, day or night in La Condesa.
In fact this is where I usually walked in the evening, sometimes stopping to buy chocolate or other treats in the shops.
If you love chocolate as much as I do make sure to visit Tout Chocolat located at Amsterdam 154, Hipódromo, 06100 Ciudad de México. They are open until 9 pm Monday through Saturday and until 6 pm on Sunday.
La Condesa Mexico City – frog sculpture by Jose Sacal is one of many on Amsterdam Avenue
Many of Jose Sacal’s sculptures feature animals but there is one that always left me thinking for some time afterwards – the man in chains.
Another sculpture by Jose Sacal on Amsterdam Avenue pedestrian walkway in La Condesa Mexico City
Amsterdam Avenue – there is a walkway in the center which features many sculptures by Jose Sacal
Public art is plentiful on Amsterdam Avenue featuring sculptures by Jose Sacal
During early morning walks in La Condesa I stopped to admire the art deco style architecture in the neighborhood. There are many interesting buildings beautiful designs to enjoy in the neighborhood. Mexico City is an interesting place for anyone but especially if you like to explore a city by walking.
Walking around La Condesa you will find beautiful doorways and buildings in Mexico City
La Condesa Mexico City is a great walking neighborhood with lots of art deco style architecture
Art deco style architecture is well preserved in La Condesa
Look up at the windows and rooflines of the art deco style buildings in La Condesa
There is plenty of green space in La Condesa neighborhood in Mexico City. Enjoy a stroll around Parque Mexico or Parque España.
Relax in Parque Mexico while exploring the neighborhood
Certainly there is something blooming year round in Mexico City due to the mild climate. When I visited during US Thanksgiving weekend I saw lots of flowers.
Flowers bloom year round in Mexico City due to the mild climate – La Condesa Amsterdam Avenue
Need a magic remedy? La Condesa has a shop for you – Remedios Magicos to the rescue.
Need a magic remedy? La Condesa Mexico City Remedios Magicos can help
La Condesa Mexico City restaurants
Restaurants and coffee shops are all around trendy La Condesa neighborhood. There are delicious pastries to be tried and tasty coffee to enjoy.
For some reason pastries and coffee always taste better when I’m on vacation.
Try some of these restaurants and cafes in La Condesa:
- Asian Bay – Av. Tamaulipas 95, Hipódromo, 06170 Ciudad de México
- Azul Condesa – Av Nuevo León 68, Hipódromo, 06100 Ciudad de México
- Chiquitito Cafe – Calle Río Lerma 179, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México
- Contramar – Calle de Durango 200, Roma Nte., 06700 Ciudad de México
- Frutos Prohibidos – Av Amsterdam 244 Local B, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México
- La Bodega – Calle Popocatépetl 25, Hipódromo Condesa, 06100 Ciudad de México
- La Burguesa – Cozumel 67B, Roma Nte., 06700 Ciudad de México
- Lardo – Agustín Melgar 6, Condesa, 06140 Ciudad de México
- Pasillo de Humo – Avenida Nuevo León 107, Hipódromo, 06100 Cuauhtémoc
- Tacos Don Juan – Calle Juan Escutia 35, Condesa, 06140 Ciudad de México
Matisse Pasteleria – pastry shop in La Condesa area of Mexico City
Restaurants in La Condesa vary from sushi, pasta, Indian, Argentinian, to classic Mexican food.
Escarapela Bodegon Argentino restaurant in trendy La Condesa area of Mexico City
Catch a movie or concert while in Mexico City – plenty of events to keep you entertained.
Take in a movie or comedy show in La Condesa Mexico City
I hope you enjoyed this virtual walking tour of La Condesa Mexico City! And I hope you have the opportunity to visit magnificent Mexico City and enjoy staying in La Condesa as much as I did.
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Andrew
Saturday 19th of March 2022
Great article and photos!I also love Condesa. And also the neighboring Roma.
Susan Moore
Sunday 18th of January 2015
Hi Elena, thank you for your comment. That is the type of trip I would love to do - slow travel for a year! For now I am limited to a week or two at a time but in a few years I plan to do some longer trips. I hope you have an extraordinary year in 2015 traveling through the Americas!
Elena
Friday 16th of January 2015
Great photos. We are slowly traveling through South and Central America in 2015. At some point definitely end up in Mexico City, so it was great to read about La Condesa. I am adding it to my list of places to visit (and may be stay).