Mexico City is a giant (5th largest city in the world) and in joint with the state of Mexico (think of French regions or American states,) it is an extremely congested city with traffic for days and musty skies. Keep in mind that you are also at about 1km elevation. Start off easy (trust us).
While CMDX has plenty of hotels, stay in La Roma or Condesa neighborhoods for a typical (and quietly safe) hipster vibe, in Santa Maria la Ribera for Bushwick goodness, and in Polanco for a bit of posh living.
