Things to do in Coyoacán

Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Mexico City’s most enchanting neighborhoods. Cruise along the Aztec-era Xochimilco canals, explore the colonial district, and admire the murals in the UNAM. Departing from Downtown Mexico City, head south, passing the most important sites of the modern city. Stop off at a local cooperative shop that helps the Mexican local artisans. The next stop is University City, where you can admire the many murals at the Rectory, and wander around the main campus' Central Library. The campus also includes an impressive volcano-shaped, 63,000-seat Olympic Stadium. Head to the eye-catching Xochimilco and board a trajinera - a colorful, gondola-like boat - for a ride through the neighborhood’s famous canals. As you indulge in local treats and try your hand at bartering, your guide will share the incredible details of what makes this area a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, visit the colonial district of Coyoacan and admire the rambling 16th-century houses of Francisco Sosa Street. As you wander its tree-lined streets, you’ll learn how this city has played a part in historical empires like the Aztec and Spanish to becoming a cultural capital and home to Octavio Paz, Leon Trotsky, Diego Rivera, and Frida Kahlo. At Casa Azul, Kahlo’s home and now museum, we’ll immerse ourselves in the trailblazing life of one of Mexico’s most original artists. Mexico is known the world over for its living history and the breathtaking art of renowned artists, like Frida Kahlo, whose impact is still felt today. Visit the Frida Kahlo's Museum (if option selected) called "La Casa Azul". Housed in the striking cobalt blue house where she was born and returned for the last years of her life, the Casa Azul. See a large assortment of pre-Hispanic artifacts, Mexican folk art, and indigenous jewelry from her personal collection. Enjoy a day full of Aztec history, Mexican art, and delicious flavors that combines some of the Mexico City's must sees in one tour.

Discover the life and legacy of one of Mexico’s most iconic artists with this skip-the-line ticket to the Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as La Casa Azul (The Blue House). Bypass the long queues and dive straight into the vibrant world of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera with a convenient digital guide included. Explore the couple’s former home and studio at your own pace, and gain deeper insight into Frida’s art, daily life, and the cultural significance of her work. Stroll through the peaceful gardens, admire her personal belongings, and experience the atmosphere that inspired her famous self-portraits. Your digital guide will enhance your visit with commentary, images, and stories that bring each room to life—perfect for independent travelers seeking a richer, self-guided experience.

Hop on a double-decker bus and enjoy panoramic views of Mexico City with this ticket. Get access to 4 different city routes including Historic, Coyoacan, Basilica, and Polanco. Travel freely, hopping on and off at any stop as many times as you want. Explore one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. See a variety of museums scattered throughout the city like the Templo Mayor Museum, Museum of Anthropology and History, Rufino Tamayo Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Soumaya Museum, Frida Khalo Museum, and more. Discover trendy neighborhoods like the Historic Center, Polanco, or Coyoacán where you can experience the food, customs, and traditions of Mexico. Visit upscale shopping malls, bars, restaurants, monuments, and parks. See festivals and entertainment shows, depending on the season. Basilica CircuitDiscover the spiritual side of Mexico City. Marvel at everything around you and tour the halls of one of the most cherished worship centers in all of Mexico and Latin America. Closed: December 10th -12th. Polanco CircuitTake a look at the city’s most sought-after district. Come see one of Mexico City’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Go shopping at the most prestigious establishments and add some unique flavor by tasting its exquisite cuisine. Centro CircuitEnjoy the heart of Mexico City. Be amazed the whole way on a tour that offers sightseeing of the best of Mexico City, from its architecture, monuments, and museums to its unique flavors. Coyoacan (South) CircuitJoin the excursion that every tourist needs. Fill yourself with culture in Mexico City’s most artistic neighborhoods. Connect with their hipster lifestyle and tour incredible sites full of magic, flavor, and fun.

- Start the tour at 9 am to maximize the day. - Transportation for both pick-up and drop-off is included, ensuring a smooth experience from your accommodation. - Navigate the rivers of Xochimilco with a mariachi show, where you'll begin to live the best experience of your life. - Visit Coyoacán and tour its magical streets. - Time to explore the Coyoacán market. - Stop at a famous churrería for a traditional churro dessert. - Visit Frida Khalo Blue House (if option selected) - Free time for lunch with local recommendations before returning to your accommodation. - Drop-off at the same pick-up location. This tour is limited to a maximum of 15 people, as we believe that personalization is the best experience a tourist can receive. Includes: Round-trip transportation (hotel or Airbnb pick-up and drop-off). Certified tour guide. 1 bottle of water. 1 Mexican candy. 1 churro. 1 mariachi song aboard the trajinera. Entrance to Frida Khalo Museum - (if option selected) 1-hour trajinera ride in Xochimilco. Free time allocated for lunch

The panoramic tour will start with highlights including the Poliforum Cultural Siqueiros, which houses the largest mural in the world entitled “The March of Humanity” by David Alfaro Siqueiros; the Plaza de Toros México, the largest in the world with a capacity for 50,000 people; the Teatro de los Insurgentes, famous for the gigantic mural by Diego Rivera that adorns the façade and where Cantinflas appears; the Olympic Stadium; the Ciudad Universitaria, which holds the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its architecture and murals made by the greatest Mexican muralists. We will also explore the lava gardens of Pedregal de San Ángel in a panoramic view. Continuing our journey, we will visit Xochimilco, another UNESCO World Heritage site, where we will enjoy a ride on an Aztec boat, called “Trajinera” here. We will also explore the charming Coyoacán neighborhood with its 16th-century mansions and the impressive San Juan Bautista Church and its vault with spectacular paintings by Juan Fabregat made in 1944. We will also take a panoramic tour of the mansions of the Spanish conquistadors and Frida Kahlo's blue house. This is a tour of some of the most famous places within the City that you cannot miss! Only is operated Wednesday at 14:00 and Sunday morning

Celebrate Dia de Muertos, a UNESCO-recognized Mexican holiday, on a guided tour from Mexico City to San Andrés Mixquic. Witness altars with figurines and colorful skulls representing the cycle of life and death. Visit cemeteries with decorated graves, ready to receive the spirits of the dead. Board a vehicle and set off for San Andrés Mixquic, one of the seven original villages in the Tláhuac Delegation, where your Mixquic Dia de Muertos tour commences. Once there, visit the historic center of San Andrés Mixquic to admire the Day of the Dead decorations. As you stroll through beautifully adorned and colorful streets, delve into the origins of this celebration. Learn how during the Aztec era, the living already honored their loved ones in a very special way. Pass by the San Andrés Apóstol Church and witness various Dia de Muertos altars – each featuring features skulls and photographs commemorating deceased family members. Learn about the process of preparing these small shrines, as each one has its own unique ritual. Learn about the great significance Dia de Muertos holds for Mexican families. See parents, grandparents, siblings, and other relatives, near or distant, come together in cemeteries to remember those they once shared their lives with. Gain an insight into the customary practices that take place in candle-lit cemeteries to honor the memory of the departed. After immersing yourself in the traditions of this special holiday, get back to the vehicle and relax on the way back to Mexico City.

Explore Mexico City and hop on and off at the stops along 3 different tour circuits, with just 1 ticket. Visit the most important monuments, streets, and neighborhoods of the capital city of Mexico. The three different circuits are: Circuit 1 - Downtown - Polanco (Green) Enjoy a panoramic view of the capital's Zócalo. Discover the famous Reforma Avenue with its majestic buildings and several notable monuments such as the Angel of Independence and Diana the Huntress. Travel through parts of the trendy Roma, Condesa, and Polanco neighborhoods. Circuit 3 Downtown - Temples (Yellow) See several buildings that have an important role in the history of Mexico, such as The Franz Mayer Museum, The Basilica of Guadalupe, The Temple of San Judas Tadeo, and one of the most important monuments the Benito Juárez Hemicycle. Circuit 4 - Downtown - South (Blue) Visit the most beautiful areas in the south of Mexico City such as Coyoacán, where you can visit Frida Kahlo's Blue House Museum. Explore the beautiful parks of San Ángel and visit the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) campus.

Visiting Frida Kahlo's Blue House in Coyoacán, you'll embark on a fascinating journey through the life and work of one of Mexico's most iconic artists. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by the vibrant blue facades of the museum, reflecting Frida's essence and spirit. First, you'll explore the rooms where Frida lived and created. Each room is filled with personal items, from her clothing and jewelry to her art tools. The walls are adorned with family photographs, letters, and drawings that narrate her intense and passionate life. As you proceed, you'll discover an impressive collection of her paintings, including some of her most famous works like "Viva la Vida" and "Portrait of My Father Wilhelm Kahlo." Each piece offers a deep insight into her thoughts, emotions, and artistic evolution. This ticket also grants you access the studios of Frida and Diego Rivera, where you can see their easels, brushes, and art materials as they left them. This intimate space allows you to imagine the artists in their creative process. Next, you'll stroll through the lush and colorful gardens surrounding the house. Here, among flowers, cacti, and sculptures, you'll feel Frida's connection to nature. The murals and fountains add a special touch to this peaceful and vibrant space. The visit culminates in temporary exhibitions that delve into various aspects of Frida and Diego's lives and works. These displays offer unique perspectives and historical contexts that enrich your understanding of their legacy. At the end of your expereince, you can visit the museum shop to take home a memento of this unforgettable experience, from books and reproductions of her works to crafts inspired by her style. The Blue House is not just a museum; it's a journey into the heart of Mexican creativity and spirit, an opportunity to connect with Frida Kahlo's life and art in her most intimate and authentic setting.

Explore one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world ─ Mexico City. See a variety of museums scattered throughout the city like the Templo Mayor Museum, Museum of Anthropology and History, Rufino Tamayo Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Soumaya Museum, Frida Kahlo Museum, and more. Enjoy the flexibility that comes with this hop-on hop-off city sightseeing bus ticket. Discover trendy neighborhoods like the Historic Center, Polanco, Xochimilco, or Coyoacán where you can experience the food, customs, and traditions of Mexico. Visit upscale shopping malls, bars, restaurants, monuments, and parks. See festivals and entertainment shows, depending on the season. There are 4 circuits: *Basilica Circuit: Discover the spiritual side of Mexico City. Marvel at everything around you and tour the halls of one of the most cherished worship centers in all of Mexico and Latin America. Closed: December 10th -12th. *Polanco Circuit: Take a look at the city’s most sought-after district. Come see one of Mexico City’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Go shopping at the most prestigious establishments and add some unique flavor by tasting its exquisite cuisine. *Historic Center Circuit: Explore the heart of Mexico City. Be amazed the whole way on a tour that offers sightseeing of the best of Mexico City, from its architecture, monuments, and museums to its unique flavors. *South Circuit: Join the excursion that every tourist needs. Fill yourself with culture in Mexico City’s most artistic neighborhoods. Connect with their hipster lifestyle and tour incredible sites full of magic, flavor, and fun. Create lasting memories by combining your bus ride with one of these popular tourist attractions: *WTC Viewpoint, known as CETRO 360, at the World Trade Center: This is a 360-degree technological viewpoint from which you can see the most impressive panoramic views of the entire city. It is located on the 46th floor of the World Trade Center, which is the sixth tallest building in the city. It has an app that will help you find different buildings, monuments, and points of interest, and it uses augmented reality and geolocation technology. *Lunch at Pizza Roma: It is the ideal place to recharge energy and continue your walk through the city. You can enjoy a delicious Detroit-style artisan pizza, made with the best ingredients, as well as salad, a drink, and dessert.

Your tour will begin by visiting the famous channels of Xochimilco, these are the last remains of the aquatic transportation system created by the Aztecs, and they are located south of the city. You will take a ride on a trajinera, a traditional Mexican boat that will take you through the channels while you enjoy the landscape, listen to Mariachi music, and encounter other trajineras that sell all kinds of Mexican food and crafts. In Xochimilco, you will see Chinampas which are floating gardens, birds like ducks, and herons, and different types of Mexican plants. This ride is a complete Mexican Party! Our next stop will be the famous neighborhood of Coyoacán. This neighborhood is one of the most beautiful and antique neighborhoods of the city, it is a kaleidoscope of artists, musicians, traditional food vendors, culture, and crafts. You will enjoy walking through its streets admiring its colonial architecture, cobbled streets, churches, and plazas. This tour promises to be an unforgettable experience!