Know your Mexico City neighborhood: Historic center of Coyoacán
The best street food in the capital, centuries of history, the oldest church and a remorseful ghost all make Coyoacán the real beating heart of Mexico City. The post Know your Mexico City neighborhood: Historic center of Coyoacán appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Coyoacán, a historic neighborhood in Mexico City, has a rich past dating back to the 7th century when the Colhuas established the area as an urban center. The Tepanecs later displaced the Colhuas and made Coyoacán a center of trade, agriculture, and commerce in the 15th century. The settlement took on its current name, Coyoacán, which means "place of coyotes" in Nahuatl.
The area was seized by the Mexica in the 16th century and became the headquarters for Hernán Cortés and his allies during their campaign against the Mexica Empire. Today, Coyoacán is known for its charming cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and vibrant cultural scene, attracting young families, artists, and students. The neighborhood is home to several notable figures, including Frida Kahlo, León Trotsky, Octavio Paz, and Rufino Tamayo.
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