Magical neighborhoods in Mexico City

The name comes from the Nahuatl language and means “place of coyotes”. Coyoacán remained completely independent from Mexico City during the colonial period, in the 19th century. In 1857, the area was incorporated into the then Federal District. Its cultural offerings include the Frida Kahlo Museum. Casa Azul, Museo Diego Rivera-Anahuacalli, Museo Casa de León Trotsky, Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares and the Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones (where the Battle of Churubusco took place in 1847). Not to mention the heritage of Ciudad Universitaria, with murals by Diego Rivera, Juan O'Gorman and David Alfaro Siqueiros. The center of Coyoacan, with its Centennial Garden and Plaza Hidalgo is an almost obligatory stroll.

There are several reasons to enjoy 24 hours or more in this southern area of the CDMX. From emblematic and historic places, such as the Parque La Bombilla, where the then president-elect Álvaro Obregón was assassinated, to the colorful Feria de las Flores de San Ángel. The Mercado del Carmen is a new favorite among visitors, but those who have lived here for years know that the churros at the Convento are unparalleled.

One of its most representative points is the Plaza Rio de Janeiro, full of green areas and surrounded by ostentatious art deco and art nouveau houses. The famous Cibeles Fountain was a gift from the Spanish community to the Mexicans, in its surroundings you will find a guaranteed party.

La Condesa is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the city. It is full of art deco houses and art nouveau palaces that coexist harmoniously with Californian style buildings or other more modern ones. Around its two parks -Parque España and Parque México- is concentrated a good part of its offer of restaurants, bars and concert forums. Among the must-sees in the area is Amsterdam, visit a store or gallery and, of course, enjoy its hundreds of options for partying and eating out.

It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city and among its neighbors were the painter Gerardo Murillo, better known as Dr. Atl, the Mexican composer José Alfredo Jiménez and the writer Mariano Azuela, author of Los de abajo. We invite you to discover this neighborhood, starting with the Morisco Kiosk, designed by engineer José Ramón Ibarrola and declared an Artistic Monument of the Nation by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).

The third largest municipality in the CDMX hides secrets beyond the trajineras. Its name means “in the field of flowers” and its first inhabitants settled in the year 900. With its 18 neighborhoods, more than 100 kilometers of navigable canals and 11 piers, Xochimilco offers options for fun and delicious food.

This lake area, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987, was one of the most affected in the CDMX during the earthquake of September 19. More than two thousand homes, as well as cultural centers, stores, schools and public spaces, were affected.

Support Xochimilco and discover the attractions of this ancient region, which also protects one of the endemic species of the CDMX: the salamander.

In the San Angel and Coyoacan guides we discovered the south of the city for the best deals. This time we went further north to bring you the best offers in restaurants and art in Azcapotzalco.

According to pre-Hispanic legend, Quetzalcoatl became a red ant to penetrate the underworld and get corn kernels that were necessary to sustain humanity. Thus was born Azcapotzalco, a territory known for being one of the four original towns of ancient Mexico-Tenochtitlan.

This municipality hides several cultural, gastronomic and architectural treasures. We leave you a guide of the area.