3 Best Sights in La Condesa, Mexico City

Condesa's other green lung, the 22-acre Parque México lies just southeast of its slightly smaller and slightly older sister, Parque España. Among its many enchanting features, you'll find a gracious duck pond, a large children's playground, fountains, a strikingly ornate art deco iron clocktower, and dozens of footpaths passing by emerald gardens, topiary shrubs, and towering specimen trees. The park was constructed in 1927 on the site of a former racetrack, which explains the circular road, Avenida México, looping its perimeter and the name of the colonia in which its officially located, Hipódromo (hippodrome) Condesa. The park is lined with handsome buildings, including some of the best examples of art deco in the city. Dozens of cafés, taquerias, and healthy markets are within a couple of blocks of the park, making it a great spot to enjoy a casual bite to eat.

Stop to sip coffee and watch the world go by at this popular café. With patio seating and a prime location in the heart of the neighborhood, it's a perfect perch for people-watching while sipping a cappuccino and nibbling on salads, sandwiches, and other light café fare.

The tacos at El Farolito are yummy. Try the costras, in which the meat is wrapped in fried cheese before being wrapped in a tortilla. Wash it down with a delicious juice, like the mango or coconut, made fresh in the taquería.