Area in close walking distance to the Frida Kahlo Museum, and the renowned churro place…read more We left the hotel early, got dropped off with one hour before our ticket admitting us in so we walked to a Panera that Doc spotted on the ride there. We entered a church, had lunch in the area and did some shopping. Doc bought a bracelet I liked from a vendor and a T-shirt from a man across the street from the museum for me. I bought some bracelets and pouches from a man on the street. He could speak English and said his family was Aztec. He made the bracelets and his grandmother made the pouches. Many locals with their dogs and tourists were enjoying the nice warm weather. We saw people being blessed with special smoke or sage. Many shops and eateries on nice streets. There was one two story restaurant that looked very pretty and romantic with couples eating on the outdoor balcony.

Fun, lively area! Came on a Sunday and there were tons of people outs and about…read more Pros: -many restaurants to choose from -vendors galore where you can buy souvenirs -there are a few free Wi-Fi spots in this area -we saw performers dancing near the church Cons: -none

Short fun 35 minute ride around coayoacan. It's a trolley style and we had the best seats, outdoors…read moreand front row. Recommmend.

From the owner: Recorridos turísticos a bordo de un tranvía en la zona de Coyoacán, Centro Histórico y Condesa.read more

This museum is really not impressive The only thing was the…read morestaircase that they only allow you to take the picture on your way. Cost about $5 US not expensive but for me not worth it. Every description is in Spanish. The materials of the museum weren't good. I didn't learn much after the museum visit If you want to take the photo of the grand staircase for your social media then the $5 will worth it.

It's fun to learn about postal service every country has one. This building is historical and…read moreinteresting that is worth seeing. They have a lot of old equipment and stamps plus some other things to see.

Breathtaking, beautiful, historic, positive energy, nature loving and Free every single day even…read morefor foreign tourist!!! it's an untouched lava garden encircled by giant prisms.

On a recent trip to Mexico City I visited the Sculptural Space at UNAM (National Autonomous…read moreUniversity of Mexico). Proposed by sculptor Federico Silva in 1979, it is one of a series of 7 public sculpture's dedicated to ecology and art, and built on campus by artists from the University. Referencing pre-Hispanic culture and the aesthetics of nearby ceremonial sites such as the pyramids at Teotihuacan, this site specific work exists in harmony with its surrounding landscape and calls to a time in history when place was honored. The walk to the site requires traversing a long path surrounded by a muted palette of desert flora -- fields of tall dry grass sprinkled with bundles of cacti, pink desert flowers, and jagged rocky outcrops. At one point the concrete path became a grid of symbols resembling an ancient, or even extraterrestrial, form of communication. Upon arrival at the sculpture, I was confronted with a wall of 64 massive slabs of rock in a circular formation, 120 ft in diameter. I noticed people, mostly pairs, perched on the tips of some of these structures. The grand presence of these outcrops had a dwarfing effect while simultaneously offering an invitation to slip inbetween the slabs revealing an open field of jagged, black, petrified lava on the other side. There is a circular walking path lining the inset (slightly lunar) landscape but I chose to climb down into it and head to the center. From inside, the geometric ring of rocks frame the sculptural space and act as protectors, while also producing a kind of amphitheater effect. Unlike many public monuments which often feel indifferent to their degree of engagement with the viewer, Sculpture Space felt like a democratic and inviting public space, ripe for meditation, public interaction, and activation. It felt sacred. Like a celebration of place, history and ecological diversity that spoke to the institutions dedication to art...or so I initially thought. The view from the center offers a 360º horizon of sky and surrounding mountains with one jarring exception -- a disruptive, stark white building towering in the east and ultimately poisoning the entire experience. Upon further research it's revealed that this is a recently built faculty building for the Political and Social Sciences program at UNAM, which immediately strikes me as an institutional contradiction. The fact that a program within the institution which studies anthropology and archeology would build a structure that disrespects, and ultimately destroys, a monument that is dedicated to their cultural heritage, seems rather outrageous. And it appears as though the art and student community in Mexico City agrees. Earlier this month a petition started circulating demanding that the top 4 floors of the building be removed in order to return the Sculpture Space to it's original state. A demostration led by hundreds of artists and representatives from the university community took place spurring a lot of media attention and resulting in the formation of a committee of architects, artists, environmentalists, and researchers dedicated to addressing the issue. What began as a symbol of cultural heritage, celebration of place, and public engagement, has shifted to a conversation around institutional critique and politics. Here's to hoping the institution can make the changes necessary to honor it's past dedication to the integrity of the art.

The Ángel de la Independencia is one of the most iconic landmarks of Mexico City, representing…read moreMexico's independence from Spain. It's a tall column with a gold statue of the Greek goddess Nike on top. It's located in the middle of a roundabout of Paseo de la Reforma, one of the city's most popular streets. There are steps at the base and you'll often find people just sitting there hanging out.

An icon of the city and a truly must see-I mean really would you leave NYC without seeing the…read moreStatue of Liberty or leave Paris with visiting the Eiffel Tower?Well you can't leave Mexico City without visiting this beautiful statue. It's located pretty close to Chapultepec Park,in fact you can see the statue from the main entrance to the park-it's a short walk to this statue. When you get to the park they direct traffic so that pedestrians can walk up to the statue and sit on the steps below it,be sure to follow traffic laws though as it's a crazy busy intersection and would hate for anyone to get hit by a car trying to get to the statue. That's all-if u find yourself in Mexico City-get yourself to this statue-it's a beauty.

Worth putting on your itinerary for CDMX. Love the architecture of this beautiful castle. The…read moreentrance de for foreigner is $210 pesos (~$10 USD). You can pay at the kiosk and not have to wait in line. To get to the castle, you will have to walk to the top of the hill. CDMX has a much higher elevation than where we're from so you feel altitude sickness particularly when walking up the steps. Recommend to bring some shades as it does get hot when the sun is out. Amazing views, overlooking the city. You can take your time exploring the inside of the castle and the garden area. It wasn't too crowded when we were here or didn't feel like it since it's pretty big.

The castle is nice with a huge balcony area overlooking Mexico City…read more The inside was good but if you have been to other castles in Europe then this won't impressed you. It has a very nice stained glass window and that one is very impressive. We bought fast lane tickets online , which is not necessary. You can surely buy at the door and it's cheaper The castle is not