Coyoacan, the history and life of a magical neighborhood Coyoacan, History and life of a magical neighborhood
ID: GYG957881-1542173
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover the neighborhood's amazing history and explore its famous and lesser-known streets. From October 27 to November 2, the tours will be all about celebrating Día de los Muertos
We will start by visiting the squares and gardens around the church of Santa Catarina, as well as the hidden alleys to the south of Coyoacan. We will walk along the main avenue enjoying the beautiful architecture and large mansions until we reach the main square. There we will visit the church of Juan Bautista and the former convent. We will continue on to the Plaza de la Conchita, where we will see the old buildings of the town and visit the homes of important figures in Mexican history. Afterwards, we will see the main square where we will eat churros and explore the neighborhood markets.
Highlights
- We will visit three beautiful squares with three beautiful churches.
- We will explore the lesser-known streets and alleys of Coyoacan.
- We will see what life is like in the center of the neighborhood with its squares and markets.
- We will talk about the history of the neighborhood from pre-Hispanic times to the present day.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The meeting point will be next to a very good café, so you can eat or have a drink before starting the tour.
We'll meet by the bench in the park in front of the Cafe.
INCLUDED
- 2.5-hour tour of the neighborhood with a local guide
- Entrance to the church and former convent
- Entrance to the cultural centers
- Special Coyoacan churros
- Visit to the market
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
