How is it living in Santa Isabel Tola in Mexico City?

Question

My sister is moving there soon with her family. Santa Isabel Tola is supposed to be on the edge of Mexico City, right up against the mountains. Anyone familiar with this town?

Answer 1

Your sister must be from Hawaii... she already posted a question regarding this. I didnt answer there because I didnt even knew where it was... now I know because I looked for it on the map.

That place is at the northernmost part of the city. Neighbouring to the north you would only find rural areas. Neigbouring to the south, a very hectic entrance to the city because there's a great deal of people entering the city every day. It isnt a nice area, and by that I mean, streets are polluted, most people around would be somewhat poor (not the poorest) and you could expect a lot of cargo movement.

Im sorry to say that it isnt the safest of places, although there are some better areas around.

What you need to understand about mexico... specially mexico city, is that as long as you can afford it, things can be great... private education, private medicine, restaurants, etc are truly first class. If you can't afford it, life could be h**l.

I dont know why your sister is moving there. If it has to do with a nearby job offer, I would recommend trying LINDAVISTA instead... it is a much better neighbourhood in  the same area... .  If her moving to that specific place has nothing to do with any nearby activity, I would recommend moving to the western parts of the city, because that's where people who can afford a nice living live... so there are better services, lower crime rates, much more foreigners, better private schools, excellent private hospitals, less pollution, etc.

Answer 2

I BORN IN SANTA ISABEL TOLA, NOW I AM LIVING IN AGUASCALIENTES STATE, SANTA ISABEL TOLA IS NOW A BUSY TOWN, CLOSE TO METRO, TO BASILICA DE GUADALUPE, BUT A LITTLE RISK AND NO CLEANED STREETS.