Coyoacan: Meshika in Mexico

Glimpses of Mexico: In the Coyoacan neighbourhood of Mexico City, Sunday, 25 October, 2009. Coyoacán has long been an important place for intellectuals, musicians, writers and painters. Mexican artist and cultural icon Frida Kahlo, muralist Diego Rivera, literary giants Salvador Novo and Octavio Paz, and film director and actor Emilio (El Indio) Fernández are among those who have lived in Coyoacán. Coyoacán literally means the place of the coyotes or wolves in Nahuatl language. It was founded between the 10th and 12th century and offers unique museums, delicious food and attractive plazas. Coyoacan`s main plaza (Plaza Hidalgo), Jardin Centenario, the church of San Juan Bautista, Coyoacan`s handicrafts market (Bazar Artesanal Mexicano), among others, can be seen in the video.

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• Coyoacan
• Ciudad de Mexico
• Mexico
• Mexico City
• Fiesta