Coyoacán

Why go

borough. History In pre-Columbian times, Coyoacán was a town of their own kind and a major centre of trade on the southern shore of Lake Texcoco. After the Spanish conquest, Hernán Cortés made his residence there. It remained a separate town until 1950, when it was swallowed up by the burgeoning conurbation of Mexico City. Today's Coyoacán is.

What to look for

• Notice how Coyoacán relates to the surrounding streets and skyline.
• Look for surviving details that reveal the site's principal historical layer.

The full story

known as an upper-middle-class suburb, with a lively bohemian and artistic culture. An important street in Coyoacán is Francisco Sosa, beginning at Avenida Universidad and ending in Coyoacán's main square. This street features large houses with beautiful colonial architecture, and is also lined with bookstores, cafés, and clubs. The Italian Institute of Culture Instituto Italiano di Cultura is located on this street at number 77. Coyoacán Downtown through time Soon after Coyoacán was absorbed by Mexico City in the 40's until the 60's it became a semi-popular place for middle-high and high classes due to its tranquility and because it still kept the colonial flavour not only in its buildings, but also in its businesses, transport, traditions and people. In the 70's through 90's it eventually lost the cachet that characterized it and became just a regular residential zone in the city with beautiful squares and churches. The museums were renovated and it began getting frequented by families of all social levels, mainly on weekends. There they found street shows.

Useful to know

• Allow enough time to see Coyoacán and its immediate setting without rushing.
• Check current official access information before entering any managed interior.

Your next visit

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