Free Coyoacan Tour

Discover the bohemian side of Mexico City on the Free Tour of Coyoacan. This colourful neighbourhood seems immune to the passing of time; artists, writers, poets, film directors, actors, and intellectuals from all periods could not resist its unique charm. Walk around this peaceful area filled with tradition and voices which sound today as echoes of yesterday. Admire the scenery amongst studios dedicated to dance, pottery, photography, or art, and gorgeous 16th century churches like the church of St. John The Baptist, a symbol of the beautiful Novohispanic Baroque style.  Navigate through Mexico’s history and Mexicanism which represents a reconnection with Mexico’s pre-Hispanic roots. Hear about the life of this movement’s protagonist, Frida Kahlo, Mexico’s most universal woman artist, whom, of course, lived in Coyoacan. Coyoacan also mirrors Mexico’s revolutionary character, which is essential in understanding the country’s idiosyncrasies, as near Frida Kahlo’s house, where Leon Trotsky lived in exile. An exile which unfortunately did not place him safely beyond Stalin’s reach, as he was assassinated here in 1940. On our Tour of Coyoacan you will discover the Mexico that has always been: colourful, beautiful, artistic, cosy, charming, and with a history filled with heated revolutions and tragic idealism.

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Free Coyoacan Tour Highlights

• Learn about the life of Mexico’s most iconic artist and character, the eternal Frida Kahlo.
• Visit Coyoacan Market and discover the tastes and colors of Mexican cuisine.
• Hear the story of Hernán Cortés, the first Spanish conquistador to arrive in Mexico, in from of his 16th century Palace.