Fully driven & guided tour to Frida's birthplace, home & resting place; at 1st incorporated city in the Americas, a cathedral-sized parish & market, home of a Soviet leader and a US battleground, plus lunch at typical eatery.

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• Step into the vibrant world of Frida Kahlo in Coyoacán, where her family first settled.

• Immerse yourself in her passionate life, including her two marriages and a dramatic divorce from the renowned artist Diego Rivera.

• Visit her home and that of her intriguing neighbor, Leon Trotsky—the Soviet Union and Red Army founder—complete with a poignant visit to his tomb.

• Uncover the story of Frida Kahlo’s final resting place at La Casa Azul and delve into the rich history of Coyoacán, once a key Spanish outpost and later a significant site during the US Army invasion.

• Wander through the lively market, majestic churches, and charming plazas that Frida herself would have cherished.

• This tour offers an unforgettable glimpse into the life and times of one of Mexico’s most iconic figures, all set against the backdrop of a neighborhood steeped in history and culture.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

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This nine-hour experience takes you to the Churubusco former convent from the 16th century, where memories are kept from the US-Mexico war of 1847 at this actual battle-site.  As we visit the traditional neighborhood of Coyoacán we will enter the living quarters and fortress against the KGB, where Leon Trotsky, Soviet Union and Red Army founder, lived, was murdered and is buried in exile while we learn about his relationship to Frida Kahlo who lived a few blocks away.

We also take you to Kahlo´s home, the focal point of this visit, where we will have a full visit of the house complex,  gardens, and additional exhibit halls. Before heading to the magnificently decorated church of Saint John the Baptist, built almos 500 years ago, we will visit the local handicraft and produce market. Lunch will be held at a traditional local eatery.

WHERE YOU WILL BE

We will pick you up at your accommodation within the Mexico City limits before heading to Frida's Casa Azul at the northern limits at Coyoacán. We will visit the local produce market, where we will have lunch, as well as the 16th century church of Saint John the Baptist. Then we will go to the WWII era fortress and home to the soviet founder Leon Trotsky and visit his tomb, never claimed by Russia.

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One of the highlights is the visit to the Churubusco battleground of the U.S.-Mexico war of 1847 where we will admire a 16th century former Catholic convent. This experience takes place at the Kahlo family home, the Trotsky family home, the former convent of Churubusco and a battleground of the U.S.A., and the church and market of Coyoacán.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

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• Private car round trip from your accommodations and back.

• A complimentary bottle of water or soft drink will be offered as we travel out.

• The experience's specialized host and expert.

• An experienced private chauffeur or driver.

• Multiple stops. 

• Entrance to open, private, or public, locations whose internal visit is mentioned and that might or not require reservations or tickets, including Frida Kahlo's home.

• A Mexican lunch and drink at a local eatery.

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THE EXPERIENCE

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You will meet the beauty of Coyoacán, founded in the 16th century. The magic of many of its cobblestone streets and historical sites will capture your attention from the moment of your arrival. You will learn history from Pre-Hispanic to Colonial to the Modern Mexico in which Frida Kahlo came to live. You will enjoy visiting Frida Kahlo’s home, Leon Trotsky’s home, the former Convent of Churubusco, the Parish of Saint John the Baptist, Coyoacán’s central parks, and one of its best and traditional eateries.

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STARTING POINT, ENDING POINT, FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION

In this visit, you are chauffeured all the time from your accommodations and back. Your host will always remain with you until he makes sure everyone has the right directions and/or help for their next destination.

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