Mexico City Trip Overview
After picking you up at your hotel, we will go to Xochimilco where a trajinera and walk through the Canals (1 hour) there our guide will explain the importance of these small floating islands after
we will move to San Ángel, which was once a rural town far from the city, today it is a charming neighborhood of cobbled streets and colonial houses covered in bougainvillea, Plaza San Jacinto, the area also offers galleries, popular art markets on Saturdays and the adjoining houses of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo (Casa Estudio Museum) we will go to Coyoacán where we will visit the church of San Juan Bautista. We will walk through its main streets, we will visit the house of Frida Kahlo (Casa de Azul Panoramico) after spending time in these beautiful places we will go to the Historic Center where the guide will explain some places such as: El Zócalo, also known as the Plaza de la Constitución , this ceremonial center of ancient Tenochtitlán is still the heart of the city
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Mexico City, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Mexico City Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast, Mexico
After picking you up at your hotel, we will go to Xochimilco where a trajinera and walk through the Canals (1 hour) there our guide will explain the importance of these small floating islands after
we will move to San Ángel, which was once a rural town far from the city, today it is a charming neighborhood of cobbled streets and colonial houses covered in bougainvillea, Plaza San Jacinto, the area also offers galleries, popular art markets on Saturdays and the adjoining houses of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo (Casa Estudio Museum) we will go to Coyoacán where we will visit the church of San Juan Bautista. We will walk through its main streets, we will visit the house of Frida Kahlo (Casa de Azul Panoramico) after spending time in these beautiful places we will go to the Historic Center where the guide will explain some places such as: El Zócalo, also known as the Plaza de la Constitución , this ceremonial center of ancient Tenochtitlán is still the heart of the city
Itinerary
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Stop At: Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, Southern neighborhood of Xochimilco, Mexico City 16090 Mexico
The famous Xochimilco canals, the last vestiges of the extensive transportation system created by the Aztecs, are located in the south of Mexico City. Colorful gondolas take visitors strolling alongside the boats of food vendors, artisans, and mariachis.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museo Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo, Av. Altavista Diego Rivera, Colonia San Angel Inn, Mexico City 01090 Mexico
The presence of Diego Rivera in this space allows a glimpse of the passion he felt for collecting and painting. Rivera made this his home; surrounded by popular cardboard that coexists harmoniously with his canvases, papers, pigments, drawers and brushes, allowing us to know the intimacy of this important artist.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: UNAM Biblioteca central, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City 04510 Mexico
The construction of the Central Library began in 1950. It was built on a total area of 16 thousand square meters. On April 5, 1956 it opened its doors to the university community.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Coyoacan, Parque Centenario, Mexico City 04000 Mexico
Villa Coyoacán is a town founded around the 7th century AD. C. by indigenous Nahuas Colhuas. It is currently the seat of the government of the Coyoacán mayor’s office and one of the most important tourist centers in Mexico City.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Centro Historico, Centro Historico, Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
The Historic Center is the heart of the city. Located around the massive El Zócalo square, the area draws tourists to iconic museums and buildings, such as the art nouveau-style Palace of Fine Arts and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Duration: 3 hours
