A Stroll Around Villa Coyoacan, Mexico City, Mexico
Some ten kilometres or so south of the centre of Mexico City lies historic Villa Coyoac谩n. Today it is a picturesque corner of the wider conurbation but was once a village in its own right. It was founded by the Tepecana people on the shores of Lake Texcoco, a huge lake now largely drained, its area occupied by Mexico City.
When the Spanish came the Tepecana allied themselves with the invaders in a shared battle against the Aztecs. Consequently Coyoac谩n was made the first capital of New Spain for a brief period from 1521 to 1523.
Today its cobbled streets and pretty colonial buildings make it a favourite weekend outing for city-dwellers. But on the weekday morning when we visited there were more tourists than locals. Like us they were drawn here primarily by the town鈥檚 major sight, the former home of artist Frida Kahlo, now one of the top attractions in the country. I will take you there one day soon, but for today want to focus on the compact town centre itself. A stroll around will make a pleasant Monday Walk for Jo, I hope. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
When the Spanish came the Tepecana allied themselves with the invaders in a shared battle against the Aztecs. Consequently Coyoac谩n was made the first capital of New Spain for a brief period from 1521 to 1523.
Today its cobbled streets and pretty colonial buildings make it a favourite weekend outing for city-dwellers. But on the weekday morning when we visited there were more tourists than locals. Like us they were drawn here primarily by the town鈥檚 major sight, the former home of artist Frida Kahlo, now one of the top attractions in the country. I will take you there one day soon, but for today want to focus on the compact town centre itself. A stroll around will make a pleasant Monday Walk for Jo, I hope. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Stroll Around Villa Coyoacan
Guide Location: Mexico » Mexico City
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Sarah Wilkie
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Guide Location: Mexico » Mexico City
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Sarah Wilkie
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Casa Municipal
- Jardin Hidalgo
- Jardin del Centenario
- San Juan Bautista
- Coyoac谩n Market
- bronze sculpture
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