"Coyoacán es cultura" (Coyoacán is culture).. the slogan of the pretty area of Coyoacán.Located a short walk from Coyoacán metro station in the central square you can find on weekends a local market which is safe for tourists to walk around at ease.
Like most markets in the city, you will find everything that you are looking for here from key chains to bracelets, earrings, ceramics and also painting and textiles.
The nice thing about Coyoacan market is that there are many stands that sell
souvenirs for tourists but at a very good price, nothing like the prices you get at expensive tourist traps in the central parts of town.On weekends when the market is open, you will usually find groups performing traditional Mexican dance or music and many people sitting on the outside of the square in the many cafes and
bars.The area is popular with young mexicans and families that come to the area on weekends to walk through the markets or sample Coyoacáns famous ice cream at one of the many shops located across from the main square.
Dont forget to take your camera with you as there will be many photo opportunites at the market although you may see stalls asking you politely not to photograph the products (mainly stands selling sloganed tshirts and such).
Points of interest regarding Coyoacán :
Frida Kahlo, and Diego Rivera were residents here and thier "casa azul" (blue house) still remains and now is known as the Fridha Kahlo musuem.Leon Trotsky was also a resident and his grave is found in Coyoacán.
Interestingly one of Coyoacáns most famous current residents is "Changoleón" (MonkeyLion) - A homeless man who is said to live in Jardin Hidalgo. Ever since this strange man became a TV celebrity, teenagers go to Coyoacan hoping to find him and get their photo taken with him. ( I have seen him on two occasions) !
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