Coyoacán, Xochimilco & Frida Kahlo Museum

Tour Details

After meeting at the Miga Café, we'll head south of Mexico City until we get to Coyoacán, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the capital. This area is famous for having been home to figures such as Leon Trotsky, Octavio Paz, Diego Rivera, and Frida Kahlo.

Before arriving in this part of the city, we'll stop at a family-run silver carving workshop. There, we'll take advantage of this break to learn how silver is crafted in Mexico.

Then, we'll arrive in Coyoacán, where we'll learn about its ancient history, from the settlement of the first communities in the highlands of Mesoamerica to its becoming the seat of power after the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. You'll also have time to get yourself some breakfast.

We'll stroll through cobbled streets and picturesque squares while admiring its impressive 16th-century Baroque mansions. One of the most special moments of the day will arrive as we approach the Frida Kahlo Museum, located in the famous Casa Azul. We'll discover the intimate world of the Latin American artist by touring the house where she was born, created part of her work, and died.

Afterwards, we'll visit the Autonomous University of Mexico to admire the majestic architecture of the largest university in Latin America. We'll admire the murals of the Rector's Office and the Central Library on campus, where more than 110 murals of different styles will captivate us with their unique visual narrative.

We'll continue our tour in Xochimilco and discover its splendid combination of natural and cultural heritage. There, we'll board a trajinera, a small traditional boat decorated with flowers, to sail the canals and artificial islands that have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Of course, you'll have time to enjoy a typical Mexican lunch on your own. 

Finally, we'll make our way back to the starting point in Mexico City.

Tour with Lunch

With this option, you'll enjoy a more complete experience! In addition to the above itinerary, you'll have a regional lunch at a local restaurant included upon arrival in Xochimilco.

Hotel Pickup

When booking, you can choose the tour without lunch and with pickup. In this case, we'll pick you up at hotels in the Polanco, Reforma, Roma-Condesa and Historic Centre areas. If you're staying in other areas, you'll need to make your own way to the meeting point at the Cancino Cibeles restaurant.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that, for organizational reasons, the order of the visits described in the itinerary may change. Likewise, if you choose the tour that includes the Frida Kahlo Museum, the itinerary may vary depending on the museum’s availability.