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Free History & Food Tour of Coyoacan Neighborhood in Mexico City

Duration: 3h
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on April 27, 2021

Vibe Adventures is a small-group adventure tour operator with a goal to help young people by age and spirit discover our beautiful planet in the most interactive, authentic & socially responsible way. We organize 1-day and multi-day tours that combine visits in nature with cultural experiences and entertainment. We do our best to make our trips educative and fulfilling, in which travelers can interact with local populations, learn about their traditions, culture and connect with their core values.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Join our small-group free history & food tour to learn about the history, hear fascinating legends, and try some of the most delicious food in Coyoacan. 

Meet your guide at a starting point and go to learn about important historical events, personalities, and legends behind the most iconic landmarks of the Coyoacan district in Mexico City. Translated from Nahuatl as “The Place of Coyotes”, this picturesque historic neighborhood of Mexico City was Hernan Cortez’s headquarters after the fall of the Aztec Empire. Coyoacan has a vivid, even festive appearance with narrow colonial-time streets, ubiquitous cozy cafes, and a lively atmosphere. Once home to Leon Trotsky and Frida Kahlo (whose homes are captivating museums now), it has a noticeable alternative vibe, especially on weekends, when street musicians, artists, and craft markets attract large but relaxed crowds from parts of Mexico City.

Come on and let's explore the city together!

Highlights:

  • Explore old churches and squares of colonial-era Coyoacán.
  • Visit gorgeous San Juan Bautista church – the first cathedral of New Spain.
  • Learn an exciting life story of famous Mexican painters Frida Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera.
  • Hear captivating legends of Coyoacan – the place that played so important role in Mexican history.
  • Browse the traditional market for hand-made souvenirs and local street food.

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  • Meeting point:
    Fuente de los Coyotes, Parque Centena...
    Fuente de los Coyotes, Parque Centenario, Coyoacán TNT, Coyoacán, 04000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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    Please arrive at the meeting point (in front of Fuente de los Coyotes) at least 5 min before the scheduled time - your guide will be waiting there with a sign saying "Vibe Adventures".

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Ashley 07 Dec 2021
Arcadia

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Travelled alone - Dec 2021
Ernesto was an amazing guide of Coyoacan. We visited a few sites around the town center. Ernesto answered all of my questions, and I got to learn about the back stories of historic buildings, plazas, and churches from hundreds of years ago. After a great walking tour, we sat down for a beer and had wonderful conversations about Mexico, culture, what's going on in the world. It was a true pleasure to make a new friend in Ernesto!
Marcel 22 Oct 2021
Bern

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2021
Nobody turned up at the meeting point.
David 07 Oct 2021
Belo Horizonte

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Travelled in group - Oct 2021
Excellent tour and tour guide! It was much better than just walk in the place without knowing what we were looking at.
Gerardo 05 May 2021

Our guide Clara was great and kindly showed us her favourite local cuisine - we enjoyed tequila churros, tamales, atole, etc. We loved our walk through Coyoacán. Clara knew so much about Frida and the local history. Thank you so much Clara ! We will come back again soon!
Aline 05 May 2021

We had a great day with Sylvia. Sylvia was very knowledgeable of the history of the city and culture of Mexico. She lead us to try new things and shared her favorite foods during lunch. We will return!
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If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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