Looking for a rental

[sailsequoyah]

I am relatively new to the area so don't really know about demand at that time of year, but there do seem to be a lot of airbnb options. I agree with you that you should wait to get something more long term until you get here. It is impossible to gauge the area (or the climb) based solely on a map or description.

We know several people that got an airbnb or casa solaris vacation rental for a week while they looked for something else. Rentals seems to move very quickly here, but there are signs in different parts of town that you wouldn't know about unless you wandered nearby. Craig's list also often has some listings.

I guess that if you find something you really fall in love with, take it. But if nothing calls your name, do something very short term to start off.

When we first got here, I was adamant about not staying in el centro, but I rapidly changed my mind and wouldn't have it any other way at this point, but everyone is different.