Coyoacán, Administrative borough in Mexico City, Mexico
The district spans 54.2 square kilometers and contains numerous plazas, colonial structures, and cobblestone streets throughout its residential neighborhoods.
The area functioned as the first capital of New Spain from 1521 to 1523 after forming an alliance with Spanish forces against the Aztec Empire.
The San Juan Bautista Parish, constructed between 1520 and 1552, stands as one of Mexico City's earliest churches, featuring original Baroque altarpieces.
The borough connects to central Mexico City through multiple transportation options, including dedicated bus routes and metro lines for efficient travel.
The name originates from Nahuatl language, translating to 'place of coyotes', reflecting the indigenous heritage of this Mexico City district.
Location: Mexico City
Inception: 1928
Elevation above the sea: 2,253 m
Website: http://coyoacan.cdmx.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 19.35000,-99.16222
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
Mexico City combines Aztec and Spanish colonial history through monuments, museums, and archaeological sites. The National Palace displays Diego Rivera murals, while Chapultepec Castle offers city views. The Aztec ruins of Templo Mayor and Xochimilco canals complement the cultural heritage.
Frida Kahlo Museum
564 m
Cuicuilco
5.8 km
Central Library UNAM
3.2 km
Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones
1.5 km
Universum
4.7 km
Leon Trotsky House Museum
909 m
Anahuacalli Museum
3.6 km
University Museum of Contemporary Art
4.6 km
Estudios Churubusco
2 km
Parque de la Bombilla
2.6 km
Centro Nacional de las Artes
2.4 km
Viveros de Coyoacán
1.1 km
Sala Nezahualcóyotl
4.6 km
San Angel Inn
3.8 km
Masayoshi Ōhira Park
2.1 km
National Museum of Popular Culture
162 m
Torre de Rectoría
3.4 km
La Candelaria Coyoacán
2.6 km
Zoológico Los Coyotes
5.5 km
Sala Ollin Yoliztli
5.5 km
Ex Convento de Culhuacán
5.9 km
Taxqueña
2.8 km
Alfredo Guati Rojo National Watercolor Museum
1.6 km
Foro Cultural Coyoacanense Hugo Argüelles
76 m
Capilla de San Sebastián Mártir
2.3 km
Instituto Cultural Helénico
2.9 km
Pabellón Nacional de la Biodiversidad / Instituto de Biología
4.8 km
San Antonio de Padua Chapel
1.8 kmReviews
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