Guidebook for Coyoacán

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Guidebook for Coyoacán

Food Scene

A few steps away, excellent for breakfast or leisurely lunch in patio or garden
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Pause
287 Av. Francisco Sosa
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A few steps away, excellent for breakfast or leisurely lunch in patio or garden
Favorite coffee shop, in a hidden corner of Coyoacan. Only insiders know this place.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Silk Road Café
1 Aurora
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Favorite coffee shop, in a hidden corner of Coyoacan. Only insiders know this place.
Get fresh baguette two blocks away, also delicious cakes and pastries
La balance
Get fresh baguette two blocks away, also delicious cakes and pastries
Local favorite for merienda (light dinner). Norteno cuisine.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Merendero Las Lupitas
4 Jardín Sta Catarina
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local favorite for merienda (light dinner). Norteno cuisine.
Italian cultural center, but check out the coffee shop inside, with peaceful garden view and Illy espresso.
Instituto Cultural Italiano
77 Av. Francisco Sosa
Italian cultural center, but check out the coffee shop inside, with peaceful garden view and Illy espresso.

Parks & Nature

Morning workout, Tai Chi or yoga... and some additional surprise sports you have never thought are practiced in the morning (bullfighters in training practice at the center of the park)
331 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Viveros de Coyoacán
331 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Morning workout, Tai Chi or yoga... and some additional surprise sports you have never thought are practiced in the morning (bullfighters in training practice at the center of the park)

Arts & Culture

Mexico's Sound Archive... a hidden treasure
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fonoteca Nacional
383 Av. Francisco Sosa
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mexico's Sound Archive... a hidden treasure
Watercolor museum with changing exhibits. Ask about the classes for all ages.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alfredo Guati Rojo National Watercolor Museum
88 C. Salvador Novo
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Watercolor museum with changing exhibits. Ask about the classes for all ages.
Theater, art classes, grab a bite in the restaurant of this culture center
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa de Cultura Jesús Reyes Heroles
202 Av. Francisco Sosa
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Theater, art classes, grab a bite in the restaurant of this culture center
A must. Reserve online, otherwise line might be two hours
1102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Frida Kahlo
247 Londres
1102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A must. Reserve online, otherwise line might be two hours

Sightseeing

Beautiful grounds of the former Carmen Convent, bridges over old creeks and beautiful hidden chapel
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chimalistac
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful grounds of the former Carmen Convent, bridges over old creeks and beautiful hidden chapel
Franciscan Convent, one of original first churches with an open air chapel for conversion
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
8 Centenario
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Franciscan Convent, one of original first churches with an open air chapel for conversion
This is the local government offices, but it is the first residence of Hernan Cortez during the first years when the city was in ruins
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delegación Coyoacán
1 Jardín Plaza Hidalgo
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is the local government offices, but it is the first residence of Hernan Cortez during the first years when the city was in ruins
Unusual modernist monument to the murdered post-revolutionary general (and president). You can see his hand blown in battle kept like a mausoleum
Monumento a Álvaro Obregón
Unusual modernist monument to the murdered post-revolutionary general (and president). You can see his hand blown in battle kept like a mausoleum
Local parish, with small square
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Catarina
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local parish, with small square

Shopping

The most fashionable new mall in the south of the City. Avoid if you are looking for Mexican retailers (most shops are US brands, but includes a Zara)
274 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oasis Coyoacan
1770 Avenida M. Á. de Quevedo
274 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The most fashionable new mall in the south of the City. Avoid if you are looking for Mexican retailers (most shops are US brands, but includes a Zara)
An authentic Mexican market
213 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de Coyoacán
s/n Ignacio Allende
213 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An authentic Mexican market

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice place on the square to sip a tequila
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Danzantes
12 Parque Centenario
161 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nice place on the square to sip a tequila

Essentials

Delicatessen. Wine, cold cuts and cheese. A must if you want to sit in our terrace or patio enjoying good company and conversation.
Barricas Don Tiburcio
243 Av. Francisco Sosa
Delicatessen. Wine, cold cuts and cheese. A must if you want to sit in our terrace or patio enjoying good company and conversation.