Tall someone you're going to Mexico City and their first response will usually be:"Isn't that dangerous?" But so long as you take the same precautions you would in any large city, the answer is no. Mexico's bustling capital and economic powerhouse can be a fun and safe destination. Hip neighborhoods, incredible architecture, humble street markets and an eclectic culture combine in this frenetic, lovable city.An undeniably gritty cool pervades in the streets, and new wave mezcalerias, art galleries, vintage boutiques and cafes continue to transform neighborhoods like bohemian LA Roma and design-minded Condesa. Mexico city's energy is almost addictive enough to forget everything else this rest this diverse country has to offer.