Coyoacan, the history and life of a magical neighborhood

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Guided tours Neighborhood tours Tours Culture & history Wheelchair accessible Sightseeing Hidden gems Educational activities

Discover the neighborhood's amazing history and explore its famous and lesser-known streets. From October 27 to November 2, the tours will be all about celebrating Día de los Muertos

Highlights

  • We will visit three beautiful squares with three beautiful churches.
  • We will explore the lesser-known streets and alleys of Coyoacan.
  • We will see what life is like in the center of the neighborhood with its squares and markets.
  • We will talk about the history of the neighborhood from pre-Hispanic times to the present day.

Description

We will start by visiting the squares and gardens around the church of Santa Catarina, as well as the hidden alleys to the south of Coyoacan. We will walk along the main avenue enjoying the beautiful architecture and large mansions until we reach the main square. There we will visit the church of Juan Bautista and the former convent. We will continue on to the Plaza de la Conchita, where we will see the old buildings of the town and visit the homes of important figures in Mexican history. Afterwards, we will see the main square where we will eat churros and explore the neighborhood markets.

Includes

2.5-hour tour of the neighborhood with a local guide Entrance to the church and former convent Entrance to the cultural centers Special Coyoacan churros Visit to the market

Important Information

  • The meeting point will be next to a very good café, so you can eat or have a drink before starting the tour.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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