re: Considering a vacation to Mexico City this summer

Mexico City is a lot of fun. I've been several times.

I agree about Polanco and Condessa being some of the spots to visit.

Polanco is the upscale neighborhood with beautiful tree lined streets and parks, shopping and a lot of good restaurants. Condessa is full of expats and artists. A lot of bars, restaurants, and cafes. Zona Rosa is another cool neighborhood, it's full of bars and nightclubs. It's something to see once the sun goes down.

I would recommend checking out Tenochtitlan and Zocalo. But you should checkout Xochimlio, you can rent a boat with a guide and cruise the canals and see the floating gardens. Most people do byob and make a thing if it.

The national art palace, near Zocalo, is one of the best museums I've visited.

Getting around the city is pretty easy, traffic is nuts though. Ubers across town are only $10usd. You can get your hotel to arrange a driver all day for you for less than $100usd. The subway and bus system is pretty extensive as well. But private transportation is so affordable I'd just stick to that.

Mexico City is a cool and unique place. Have fun.