Coyoacan

Down a cobblestone street lined with stately mansions, the visitor enters this world of beautiful plazas, art galleries, restaurants and picturesque hustle and bustle. Its privileged location led to its eminence as a pre-Hispanic center founded on the shores of the ancient lake, seat of government during the reconstruction of Tenochtitlan and home to magnificent residences grouped around the 16th Century Franciscan cloister. It is here, around the atrium of the Saint John the Baptist church, where the social life of Coyoacan unfolds, enriched by cafés, bars, bookstores, museums and the colorful festivals which culminate in the tumultuous grito ceremony celebrating Mexico's independence on the 16th of September.

Everyday life in Coyoacan evolves in complete harmony with its visitors. Suffice to say that Coyoacan played host to Leon Trotski, or that such celebrated people as Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Celia Nutall and Salvador Novo all called Coyoacan home. Their presence can still be felt, not only in their former residences, but in the intense cultural life that pervades the atmosphere among the theaters, institutes and galleries. In Coyoacan can be found unique museums such as the Anahuacalli, created by Diego Rivera as his personal tribute to the pre-Hispanic world; the Culturas Populares Museum, a showcase for the lavish manifestations of the Mexican character, or the extraordinary Museo de las intervenciones, at Churubusco neighborhood.
 

Coyoacan is part of Mexico City and envolves residential areas as well as first quality services such as Plaza Coyoacan Shopping Centre, the Olimpic pool an Gym and an excellent park for trainners (Viveros). If you are a cinema lover Cineteca Nacional has four theatres devoted to a mexican and international selection of films. Art in capital letters can be enjoyed at the National Arts Centre where Dance, Theatre and Classical Music have their contemporary homage.

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