Where is coyoacan

After a period of alliance that helped solidify control of the Lake Texcoco area, the Mexicas turned on the Tepanecs, conquered them and turned them into essentially a New World version of Spartan helots.

His intention was to build a Spanish colonial city on the site of Tenochtitlan and this began immediately after the conquest. After the capital was moved northward to Mexico City, Coyoacan remained an independent village with its own central plaza, churches and narrow streets until by the 20th century the farmland and lake waters that separated the two were overrun by urban sprawl.

Today it is an enclave of historic buildings and plazas within the much vaster modernity of Mexico City. While it is a very popular place for Mexicans to visit, particularly on weekends, it is still relatively unspoiled by international tourism.

Although its only 10 kms. However, the hop-on hop-off turista buses do include Coyoacan on their itineraries. My recommendation, if you are travelling on your own is simply to take a taxi or Uber and get dropped off at the Jardin Centenerio which is a great location to start your explorations.

It is pretty well in the centre of the map below. Although there are over , people in the borough of Coyoacan the historic district is fairly small. Here you will find narrow cobble stone streets, a gentrified neighbourhood, many restaurants and shops and some interesting historical sites and one very important museum.

If you are here on a weekend the Jardin will be alive with families and young lovers out enjoying the greenery or sitting in the restaurants and cafes that surround it. Mexico City, for all its size, has a remarkable amount of green space and this is one of the nicest.

This is a view looking across to the bandstand and Cortes palace — more on that later. In front of the church is a cross allegedly dating from the foundation of Coyoacan, but I have my doubts. The church is definitely worth dropping into just to view its lovely interior, in particular its ceiling.

Having collected almost 60, pre-Hispanic pieces, and motivated by his own deep interest in Mexican culture, Rivera designed the building in which his collection is still exhibited. It is an impressive pyramid-shaped structure made of black volcanic stone, holding items from almost every indigenous civilization and is an excellent resource to learn about Mexican history. In a building dating back more than years, and which was a monastery built on top of an Aztec shrine, is the Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones.

This museum is split into two sections: the first shows the history of the site during the period when it was used as a monastery, while the second displays artefacts related to the conflicts that have occurred on Mexican soil, showing how the modern Mexican republics have been shaped by them. It is a good idea to book a guide in English or Spanish to get the most out of your visit. Church, Ruins, School. Being one of the oldest Catholic sacred places of worship in the Mexican Valley, this church was declared a national monument in and was in fact built on top of a Calmecac, a school for the children of Aztec nobles.

This church, which has baroque architecture, has a spiritual atmosphere which exudes beauty and positivity. Take a look around the former convent which is attached to the church to can see ruins of the Calmecac. These recommendations were updated on September 2, to keep your travel plans fresh.

This article is an updated version of a story created by Paula Zamorano Osorio. El Morral : Ignacio Allende 2 — This Mexican restaurant offers traditional dishes in an old-fashioned space.

Popular with families, this is a great place to start your day in the historic center, or to grab a bite after a morning at the Frida Kahlo Museum which is only a few blocks away.

This is not a place where you will find 50 different kinds of rolls; sushi and sashimi, typical Japanese salads, soups including udon and soba and teppanyaki dominate the menu. Many Oaxacan items on the menu — be sure to sample the moles! Or if you are feeling adventurous, try the chapulines grasshoppers , escamoles ant eggs or any of the other seasonally available insects on offer! Centenario b, Av. No trip to Coyoacan is complete without indulging in a treat from Cafe El Jarocho.

On offer are teas, lattes, americanos and more — including excellent churros if you have to satisfy a sweet tooth. In addition to great coffee, a number of baked goods and lunch items can also be had. Garnishes include nopales, fried beans, and a number of delicious salsas.

This spot is a favorite place to fuel up before a night out, or to recover after the same!