Guidebook for Coyoacán
Food Scene
A few steps away, excellent for breakfast or leisurely lunch in patio or garden
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La Pause
287 Av. Francisco SosaA 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.
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Silk Road Café
1 AuroraFavorite coffee shop, in a hidden corner of Coyoacan. Only insiders know this place.
La balance
Get fresh baguette two blocks away, also delicious cakes and pastries
Local favorite for merienda (light dinner). Norteno cuisine.
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Merendero Las Lupitas
4 Jardín Sta CatarinaLocal favorite for merienda (light dinner). Norteno cuisine.
Italian cultural center, but check out the coffee shop inside, with peaceful garden view and Illy espresso.
Italian Cultural Institute
77 Av. Francisco SosaItalian 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)
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Viveros de Coyoacán
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
Fonoteca Nacional
383 Av. Francisco SosaMexico's Sound Archive... a hidden treasure
Watercolor museum with changing exhibits. Ask about the classes for all ages.
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Alfredo Guati Rojo National Watercolor Museum
88 C. Salvador NovoWatercolor museum with changing exhibits. Ask about the classes for all ages.
Theater, art classes, grab a bite in the restaurant of this culture center
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Casa de Cultura Jesus Reyes Heroles
202 Av. Francisco SosaTheater, art classes, grab a bite in the restaurant of this culture center
A must. Reserve online, otherwise line might be two hours
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Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresA 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
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Chimalistac
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
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Parroquia San Juan Bautista
8 CentenarioFranciscan 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
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Delegación Coyoacán
1 Jardín Plaza HidalgoThis 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
Santa Catarina
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)
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Oasis Coyoacan
1770 Avenida M. Á. de QuevedoThe 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)
Coyoacan Market
s/n Ignacio AllendeAn authentic Mexican market
Drinks & Nightlife
Los Danzantes
12 Parque CentenarioNice 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 SosaDelicatessen. Wine, cold cuts and cheese. A must if you want to sit in our terrace or patio enjoying good company and conversation.