The borough of Coyoacán is located in the southern part of Mexico City. The name means “place of coyotes” in Nahuatl, hence the iconic coyote fountain in the center. It’s a fun day trip, and popular in great part because of the artist Frida Kahlo, who was born here.
What To Do in Coyoacán
In the center of town is a beautiful park surrounded by restaurants, a cathedral, and a pavilion. This is a nice place to stroll and have a bite to eat or a cup of coffee. The Frida Kahlo museum is a few blocks north of the center.
One of my favorite places to visit here is Viveros de Coyoacan, a large wooded park that is also a nursery. It’s a few blocks east of the center. There are several wide paths that crisscross the park, and it’s a beautiful shady place to walk, run, or just sit for a while. There’s no access from the nursery in the northeast corner, so don’t be like me and try to enter there.
Coyoacán Food
There is plenty to see and taste at the Coyocan Market, but it is known especially for its tostadas. There are a ton of places to get them in the market, but look for ‘Tostadas Coyoacan Las Originales’ in red letters on a yellow background. I especially liked the tinga and camarón. There is a good writeup in Bon Appetit.
Cafe El Jarocho is a local fixture for coffee that is worth a visit, and I like El Kiosko de Coyoacán for ice cream.
