I bought I Moon Handbook on Mexico City which gives info on several M.C. neighborhoods: Centro Historico, Paseo De La Reforma, Chapultepec, Insurgentes Sur, Southern Mexico City, and Northern Mexico City. My boyfriend and I are interested in finding an area with a good concentration of museums, parks, great architecture, art galleries, restaurants, and cafes - preferably within walking distance of each other and in an area where walking at night is relatively safe and interesting. We like little relaxed and bohemian neighborhoods with character as we are both photographers (so we also need to know where it's safe to walk around with decent cameras). I also would like to purchase some Mexican handicrafts. I know this is a tall order, but does anyone know which neighborhood is good for many of these items? Also, do many people in M.C. speak English (I intend to learn some Spanish but will by no means become fluent over the next 8 months). Thanks!!!
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