Are you thinking about moving to Mexico City, or did you recently arrive? Here are a few topics I’ve written about that you may find helpful.
The Top 10 Tips to Finding An Apartment in Mexico City
How to Eat Safely on the Street
How to Take Taxis in Mexico City, Without Getting Ripped Off
How to Get Business Cards in Mexico City, If You Have No Idea What You’re Doing
What To Do If/When Your Water Gets Shut Off (not as scary as it sounds)
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Mija is Lesley Téllez, a food writer and culinary guide in New York City. I spent four years in Mexico's Distrito Federal, which launched my deep love for Mexican food and culture. In 2010 I co-founded the tourism company Eat Mexico.Be kind, ask permission!
All photos on this site were taken by me, unless otherwise noted. If you'd like to use a photo, please email me.Top Posts & Pages
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Do you have any recommendations for websites or other forum for finding furnished lettings for 3 to 12 months in Roma, Hipodromo, Condesa?
Hi Greg: I would try Air BnB or Craigslist. As far as I know, a forum for Mexico City sublets doesn’t exist yet. If you’re interested in a larger place, a friend of mine also rents out her furnished three-bedroom apartment in Condesa for extended stays — if you want I can pass you her email address. Best of luck!
Lesley, thank you for the reply. Please feel free to pass on my contact details, and thank you for offering. 3 BR is large, but I like space. I return home to London Thursday, but will be back in Mexico 7 Sept until Christmas holidays, and then back in January for an extended period.
All the best. Greg