Coyoacan City

Coyoacán is a peaceful neighborhood in Mexico City. Previously, it was a rural village. The name derives from Nahuatl and most likely means "place of coyotes". Throughout the colonial period and into the nineteenth century, the town and subsequent municipality of Coyoacán remained totally autonomous of Mexico City. Coyoacán has developed into a thriving center of art and history in Mexico City. To learn about the local history, you should visit the various museums, cafés, bookshops, and marketplaces in this quintessentially Mexican area.

The Fountain of the Coyotes, one of the city's most prominent fountains, is at the entrance to the Coyoacán park, Vivero Coyoacán. The park is popular with joggers, martial artists, and families since the open area provides good places to socialize or practice a sport. Vivero Coyoacán has a broad range of vegetation, including tropical plants and several varieties of cactus.

Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter known for her works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico, spent the most of her life in Coyoacán, where she resided in the same house until her death in 1954. This mansion, known as La Casa Azul (The Blue House), was donated by Kahlo's husband with the goal of establishing the Museum of Frida Kahlo in her honor. There are paintings by Kahlo and Rivera on display, as well as pictures, artifacts, and personal belongings, all of which give insight into the life of this famed Mexican artist.

The Los Coyotes Zoo is a fascinating attraction in Coyoacán City. The Los Coyotes Zoo exclusively holds local animals or fauna from the Basin of Mexico, which includes 2% of the country's biodiversity. It also houses two coyotes, for whom the zoo is called. Furthermore, Los Coyotes Zoo provides opportunities to participate in a variety of activities such as sports, camping, and sculpting.

Location: Av. Coyoacán 2000, Col. Xoco, 03330, Mexico City, Mexico
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