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Historic neighborhood · Cidade do México, Cidade do México
Coyoacán
Former colonial village in the south of the city, with tree-lined plazas, the church of San Juan Bautista, a market, and streets of colorful houses.
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About Coyoacán
Coyoacán was a separate village until the 20th century and still feels like a small town. Hernán Cortés established the first government there after the conquest of Tenochtitlan, and the cobblestone streets with colorful houses and large trees attracted artists and intellectuals in the 20th century, such as Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Leon Trotsky.
The center has two adjacent plazas: Jardín Centenario, with the coyote fountain that gives the neighborhood its name, and Plaza Hidalgo, with the 16th-century church of San Juan Bautista and the Casa de Cortés, the former municipal seat. On weekends the plazas fill with families, street performers and craft stalls.
The Coyoacán market, a few blocks away, is known for its tostadas and juices. Nearby are Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul, the Leon Trotsky House Museum, where he was murdered in 1940, and Francisco Sosa street, one of the city's oldest.
Coyoacán pairs well with a morning visit to the Casa Azul and lunch at the market. The neighboring barrio of San Ángel hosts the Bazar Sábado art market on Saturdays.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half a day, including the Casa Azul.
Best time
Weekends for the activity in the plazas; weekdays for a quieter stroll.
How to get there
In the south of the city. Metro line 3, Coyoacán or Viveros station, then about a 20-minute walk, or ride-hailing car directly to Jardín Centenario.
Tip
Try the tostadas at the Coyoacán market and finish with a coffee on Francisco Sosa street.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Coyoacán
What to do in Coyoacán?
Walk through Jardín Centenario and Plaza Hidalgo, see the church of San Juan Bautista, eat at the market and visit Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul and Trotsky's house.
Is Coyoacán far from downtown Mexico City?
It is to the south, about 10 km from the Zócalo. Metro Line 3 or an app car takes from half an hour to an hour, depending on traffic.
What is the best day to go to Coyoacán?
Saturday and Sunday, when the squares have street performers and stalls. On weekdays the neighborhood is calmer.