Guidebook for Ciudad de México
Food Scene
Silk Road Café
1 AuroraGood tea and snacks
Marabunta Café
485c Avenida M. Á. de QuevedoBohemian and good chocolate with cardamon
Near Viveros, great coffee and bread (or breakfast) after a good walk or run
14 locals recommend
GALATEA Panadería y Bistro
34C AyuntamientoNear Viveros, great coffee and bread (or breakfast) after a good walk or run
Great Mezcal and good tlayudas, salads and Chiles en nogada. You can enjoy the Historic plaza of Coyoacan (Jardin Hidalgo)
75 locals recommend
Corazón de Maguey
9A Parque CentenarioGreat Mezcal and good tlayudas, salads and Chiles en nogada. You can enjoy the Historic plaza of Coyoacan (Jardin Hidalgo)
Good Mexican food, take them when you want to do the whole Mexican-Coyoacan gastro tour
161 locals recommend
Los Danzantes
12 Parque CentenarioGood Mexican food, take them when you want to do the whole Mexican-Coyoacan gastro tour
Café Avellaneda
40-A HigueraBest coffee in Coyoacan
Guadiana
102 Pedro Luis OgazónGood Mexican and international food
San Ángel Inn
50 Diego RiveraGood, fancy and festive Mexican restaurant, with a wide menu
Rosso di Sera
854 A Avenida M. Á. de QuevedoGood italian restaurant
Alverre Café Bistró
42 Gómez FariasOne of the best breakfast and brunch in Coyoacan
Drinks & Nightlife
La Coyoacana
14 HigueraGood cantina: food and drink
Good drinks and botana. The owners are Gael and Diego, so the place reflects their life's philosophy.
60 locals recommend
La Bipo
155 MalintzinGood drinks and botana. The owners are Gael and Diego, so the place reflects their life's philosophy.
Centenario 107
107 CentenarioTomar cerveza y charlas
Sightseeing
The UNAM is always great to work and walk around. Weekends are fantastic, but don't stay alone too late
268 locals recommend
University City
The UNAM is always great to work and walk around. Weekends are fantastic, but don't stay alone too late
Walk along Francisco Sosa and then arrive at the plaza. Visit the XVII century Church and the Kiosk. There is always something interesting going on. You will understand there what a public plaza means for Mexican life
30 locals recommend
Jardín Plaza Hidalgo
Jardín Plaza HidalgoWalk along Francisco Sosa and then arrive at the plaza. Visit the XVII century Church and the Kiosk. There is always something interesting going on. You will understand there what a public plaza means for Mexican life
One of the prettiest neighbourhoods in Mexico City. To walk around and enjoy the colors and history
313 locals recommend
San Ángel Inn
50 Diego RiveraOne of the prettiest neighbourhoods in Mexico City. To walk around and enjoy the colors and history
The street that in colonial times connected San Angel and Coyoacan with the main city, where palaces and large houses were built. Famous poets, architects, journalists and presidents lived here.
Avenida Francisco Sosa
Avenida Francisco SosaThe street that in colonial times connected San Angel and Coyoacan with the main city, where palaces and large houses were built. Famous poets, architects, journalists and presidents lived here.
Parque Santa Catarina
10 Jardín Sta CatarinaOne of my favorites plazas in Mexico City.
Parks & Nature
It opens at 6am and running or walking at dawn is one of our favorites of the neighbourhood.
331 locals recommend
Viveros de Coyoacán
It opens at 6am and running or walking at dawn is one of our favorites of the neighbourhood.
Institute of Biology
S/N Cto. Zona DeportivaJardin Botánico de UNAM y entrada a Reserva del Pedregal
Arts & Culture
The Neza, the best concert hall in Latin America; theather, contemporary dance, modern art, and a great place to walk around.
46 locals recommend
Centro Cultural Universitario station
3000 Av. Insurgentes SurThe Neza, the best concert hall in Latin America; theather, contemporary dance, modern art, and a great place to walk around.
Catch a good "sound expo" or talk.
There is a nice garden in the back and the building is very pretty.
39 locals recommend
Fonoteca Nacional
383 Av. Francisco SosaCatch a good "sound expo" or talk.
There is a nice garden in the back and the building is very pretty.
Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresA classic in Coyoacan
An iconic and historical place in Coyoacan, worth visiting and learning the story
243 locals recommend
Leon Trotsky House Museum
410 Av. Río ChurubuscoAn iconic and historical place in Coyoacan, worth visiting and learning the story
Getting Around
Metro M. A. de Quevedo station
The closest Metro station (green line)
Another good metro station (blue line). I avoid Taxqueña, which is also near but it's very chaotic
37 locals recommend
Metro General Anaya station
Another good metro station (blue line). I avoid Taxqueña, which is also near but it's very chaotic
Bus station (and metro station), with running buses going everywhere but mostly the South of Mexico
23 locals recommend
Terminal Central del Sur station
Bus station (and metro station), with running buses going everywhere but mostly the South of Mexico
Metrobus La Bombilla station
Closest Metrobus station
Essentials
You can find everything here: from daily-baked good bread, fresh fish, good vegetables, imported wines and cheese... and the rest basics for life
47 locals recommend
La Comer COYOACAN
443 Avenida M. Á. de QuevedoYou can find everything here: from daily-baked good bread, fresh fish, good vegetables, imported wines and cheese... and the rest basics for life