Smiggs, be glad to lend you a helping hand, but as everyone has pointed out, we need details. I would say that much depends not only on what you will be doing,how long you will be staying, and where you will be working, but also on your tastes, which after all count for a lot. Many people will make sacrifices about where they live, if the residence meets other more personally important criteria. For example, many people like to live over in the western portions of the city, where there are more conveniences, stores that cater to their needs and so on, whereas I really feel that the charm of the capital (and there is little of it) is wholly found in the colonial zone and Gazcue -- but to live in these areas has its drawbacks too. First of all I would recommend that you read up as much as possible on the country and on the capital. Try Sean Harvey's Rough Guide, which is the best travel guide to the country. And if you want detailed info, just contact anyone here you like. YOu can email me or PM me to carry on the conversation in depth.