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3 Days in Mexico City

01-10-2021
1. Coyoacan: Is an area of Mexico City known for its cobbled streets, art galleries, colourful buildings and artisan markets. With plenty of leafy parks, it feels like you’ve been whisked away to a peaceful village. It’s hard to imagine you’re in a city of 22 million!

The village feel is hardly a surprise because Coyoacan was indeed once its own independent town. Cuidad de Mexico grew and engulfed it, yet it retained its old-fashioned charm. First up in my Coyoacan guide, how to arrive…

The Zocalo, located in the heart of the historic city center, the Plaza de la Constitución (known as The Zocalo) is a good place to pass through on your DIY tour. 

Centuries ago, before the arrival of the Spanish, the large square was the political and religious center of Tenochtitlan. Even today it remains a prominent cultural hub and hosts many large events including a gathering for Mexico’s Independence Day celebrations on Sept 15. 

2.San Angel neighborhood: This park is filled with lots of green space and has a beautiful fountain in the middle. Around the edges there are cafes and restaurants for you to refuel while looking at the numerous museums in San Angel. 
The San Ángel neighborhood is where you will get to experience the city's colonial past. It is evident in the cobblestone streets, elegant mansions, beautifully tended public gardens and plazas. A walk through the area is truly a treat. The winding roads with their shady trees are tranquil at most times of the day and are more reminiscent of a rural locale than a city suburb. In fact, San Ángel started out as a rural community based around a cathedral, and where many members of the upper class had homes. There are many wonderful sights to see while you are in the area.

3.Saturday Bazaar: 

If you happen to be in Mexico City on a Saturday, consider checking out the market that takes place in the San Angel neighborhood once weekly.

You’ll find streets and parks lined with artists and local vendors. Eventually, you’ll make your way to a building known as the bazaar (northwest of the Plaza San Jacinto), and it’s worth a gander inside. The goods for sale in the bazaar are much higher-end (with price tags to match) than what the vendors outside are selling.