Mexico · Mexico City
Frida Kahlo Museum & Coyoacan
Coyoacan is Mexico City's bohemian heart: cobbled streets, a leafy plaza and the Casa Azul - the cobalt-blue house where Frida Kahlo was born, lived with Diego Rivera and died, now holding her clothes, studio and art.
Best season
Year-round; March to May is warm and jacaranda-purple over the cobbled streets.
What it costs
Cheap. Casa Azul tickets about 16 USD (book online weeks ahead), street food and cafes are Mexico City prices.
Getting there
Fly into Mexico City (MEX); Coyoacan is 30-45 minutes south by Metro, Metrobus or Uber.
Getting around
Uber is easiest; inside Coyoacan everything is walkable around the Jardin Centenario plaza.
Highlights
- Casa Azul (Museo Frida Kahlo) - her studio, bed and mirror
- Leon Trotsky's house museum around the corner
- Jardin Centenario with its coyote fountain
- the Mercado de Coyoacan for street food
Local tips
- Casa Azul tickets sell out weeks ahead - buy online the moment dates open, and add the photo permit
- closed Mondays
- combine with Xochimilco's canals on the same day.
What to eat
- Tostadas and esquites at Mercado de Coyoacan
- churros at the plaza
- coffee at Cafe El Jarocho, a local institution.
Where to stay
- Base yourself in Roma Norte or Condesa and day-trip south
- Coyoacan itself has a few boutique guesthouses.
Sample itinerary
Morning at Casa Azul (first slot), walk to Trotsky's house, lunch at the Mercado, afternoon coffee and people-watching in Jardin Centenario - optionally continue to Xochimilco for a trajinera boat ride.