Tours and Tickets to Experience Coyoacán

There are plenty of ways to experience Coyoacán. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Xochimilco, Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Museum
• Private City Tour in Frida Kahlo, Coyoacan, and Xochimilco
• Mexico City Custom Private Tour with Local: Highlights & Hidden Gems
• Private Tour: Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City
• Ride Mexico City! Includes FRIDA KAHLO MUSEUM and Coyoacan

While it’s free to visit the neighborhood of Coyoacán, exploring the bohemian borough on a walking tour can enrich your experience. Private tours that include entry to the Frida Kahlo Museum (Museo Frida Kahlo) currently start from around US$180, while shared day trips that combine Coyoacán with Xochimilco begin at about US$43.

The top attractions to visit in Coyoacán include the electric blue Frida Kahlo Museum, the artist’s former home; the UNESCO–listed National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), famous for its modernist architecture; Diego Rivera’s mural at Teatro de Los Insurgentes, which tells the story of Mexico’s history; and Museo Casa de León Trotsky, dedicated to the life of the revolutionary.

The best cultural events or festivals that take place in Coyoacán include Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which sees the neighborhood decked out in brightly-colored decorations. Thanks to its bohemian atmosphere, Coyoacán has a festive atmosphere year-round and is often full of street performers, mimes, and musicians offering donation-based performances.

Must-try foods in Coyoacán include churros, typically served with a dish of melted chocolate; tlayudas, a sort of Oaxacan pizza toppers with refried beans and meat; and esquites, a grilled corn salad. You can sample all of these and more at Mercado de Antojitos and Coyoacán Market.

At the vivid blue Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán, you can see paintings by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera—including the impactful Frida and the Caesarian Operation—and personal belongings, such as jewelry and photos. It’s also home to Kahlo’s death mask and lush gardens with a variety of flora.