Green, clean, quiet and relaxed. I think that’s how I would describe the neighbourhood Condesa. Together with the neighbourhood Roma, which is right next door, I would say it comes closest to European flair.
Maybe it’s the European flair, although I personally think it’s the relaxed atmosphere, the greenery and the general vibe. I mean that I like the neighbourhood. Because yes: I love Condesa. It’s the neighbourhood I would move to if I ever moved to Mexico City. One hundred per cent. They have a péndulo (favourite café and in another post), el Moro (a famous churrería), two parks – both of which are wonderful to chill out in – and a kind of green ring road. Basically a footpath, inbetween the normal street, which is lined with trees and where you always see joggers and people with their dogs.
Oh, and if you don’t notice how you walk on from Roma to Condesa or vice versa – I felt the same way the first time. They are quite similar neighbourhoods in terms of vibe.

Condesa also is by no means a neighbourhood that you would necessarily visit for tourist purposes. Unless you have a bit of time and want to check out some cool parks or something, because the Péndulo and the Moro have several locations that are easier to reach from the centre – but they’re also not as quiet and beautifully situated.

The big question now is go or not? I think my answer is pretty clear. From a tourist point of view, I would only include all the neighbourhoods once you have seen the more touristy part of Mexico City. Simply because the city is really huge. For neighbourhoods, I would then decide according to personal taste. Or also with regard to which sides of Mexico City you want to get to know. And not speaking neutrally: YAAAAA you absolutely have to go! 😀