A new museum dedicated to iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, named Museo Casa Kahlo, will open on September 27 in Mexico City. Located in the historic Coyoacán neighborhood, adjacent to the famous Casa Azul (Kahlo’s long-time residence). The new museum, informally called “Casa Roja,” will be in a building originally owned by Kahlo’s parents and later acquired by Frida for her sister Cristina. The museum aims to present a more intimate portrayal of the artist’s life, emphasizing her family relationships and personal world. The museum will showcase never-before-seen personal artifacts, such as letters, childhood photos, dolls, letters, jewelry and Kahlo’s first oil painting, and her only known mural.
Mexico City possesses one of the utmost concentrations of galleries and museums in the world, plus an outstanding innovative cuisine scene rivaling London, Tokyo and Copenhagen. Add an abundance of design shops and classic hotels with our private exclusive experiences to understand why we think Mexico City is a Hot Destination!
A sprawling city simply bursting with energy, Mexico City is a true melting pot of international talent. Known for its incredible range of fine dining options as well as some of the city’s best street food. There are countless ways to spend your days – from visiting nearby ruins, to touring the home of Frida Kahlo, to participating in a cooking class, to catching a local wresting match (lucha libre). Mexico City is an urban jungle with something to offer anyone.
Just a short flight from the United States, Mexico is an often-overlooked destination for rich cultural offerings, a land seemingly familiar but with many unknown secrets simply waiting to be discovered. For many people images of margaritas, maracas, and tacos may be the first to come to mind. Our hope is to show you something more – to connect you with incredible local guides who truly love their country and want to show you the rich layers of its culture and who will bring you to the lesser known, but equally spectacular locations. Mexico City offers excellent contrasts in epic street food tastings to five-star chef driven dining palaces! Cutting edge art museums from folk to dynamic contemporary collections.
The experiences awaiting you in Mexico are plentiful and can be hand-picked to match your interests. We recommend at least three-to five days to explore the magnificent Mexico City, built on top of the ruins of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan. We can secure private visits to many museums.
Personally designed itineraries usually include an evening Taco Tour! Head with your guide to Colonia Narvarte, Mexico City’s hidden gem of street food. A Taco Tour is the perfect introduction to Street Food! This neighborhood is a solidly middle-class neighborhood, perfectly safe and perfectly Mexican. Tonight, you will get to see a side of the city that many tourists miss. The neighborhood is known for its dozens of family-style taquerias and a tranquil atmosphere that has not changed much over the past couple of decades. Try tacos al pastor (succulent pork tacos cooked similarly to a kebob), zesty carne asada, and suadero tacos from some of the best local vendors. This tour can easily be customized for vegetarian or plant-based diets, with advance notice.
Recent Client Praise after visiting Mexico City and Oaxaca: Guides in Oaxaca and Mexico City – all very good, particularly our guide in Mexico City. We had a wonderful memorable vacation and enjoyed Celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversary in Oaxaca and Mexico City —both destinations were everything we were hoping they would be and more!
Archeological visits— all excellent and very much worth our time. After hours, private tour of Anthropology Museum— so glad we took you up on this, very special to see it in the evening without crowds. Would like more time in there! Xochimilco experience— fantastic. Even though there is a more commercial way to visit here, the personal visit we experienced gave us an insider’s view of the floating farms. Our guide and the lunch they served us were fantastic.
That’s it! Again, thank you very much for all your help in making this a memorable 40th Wedding Anniversary Celebration, your teams are amazing and they gave us lovely Anniversary gifts as well!
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