VIP Club Night in Medellin

Medellín nightclub La Chula

If you’re in Medellin with a group of friends, you’re probably here to enjoy the nightlife. After a day exploring the city, what better way to party than dancing the night away in one of the best clubs in Medellin. We work with groups of 6 or more people, specializing in evenings for bachelor parties. Get ready for a VIP Club Night in Medellín to remember!

Our VIP Club night package is perfect for groups. No need to worry about which club to go to (we know all the best places!), how to get there, get in and get home – we’ve got this! We sort out transport, we get you to the front of the line fast and for groups, we can make sure you get one of the best tables with cold drinks on tap, so you can spend your time meeting the locals.

We highly recommend combining your VIP Club night with our Bar Hopping in Provenza evening. We can do a special package for you. Just get in touch!

If you’re leading a group, you cannot go wrong with these nightclubs. But this is not the limit to our VIP Club night. Just tell us what your group likes, and what occasion you’re celebrating. We’ll take you to the best clubs – VIP style!

VIP Club Night in Medellín recommendations:

Las Palmas

Las Palmas is a well-known upscale area located near to El Poblado. La Chula is the perfect place if you’re looking to dance the night away Mexico style! This is the place for tequila and mariachi bands and right next door is La Chula Urbana if you’re looking for a reggaeton night. With us, you can jump from one to the other! Or we can take you to Bora Bora – perfect for urban music with a touch of Mexico.

Vintrash

Vintrash, located in the heart of the trendy Parque Lleras area, is a vibrant and energetic club that is sure to please any bachelor party. With its colorful decor and eclectic mix of music, Vintrash is known for its lively atmosphere and fun-loving crowd. Whether you’re looking to hit the dance floor or relax in one of the club’s lounge areas, Vintrash is a great spot to celebrate your bachelor party.

Gusto

Gusto, located in the heart of Medellin’s bustling Laureles neighborhood, is a firm favorite for bachelors. With VIP areas, a beautiful local crowd and urban/crossover vibes, you cannot go wrong with a night at Gusto. We can organize a range of bottle service options and VIP packages.

Other clubs we recommend

We have great relationships with the best nightclubs in Medellín. Let us know what kind of a night you want and we’ll do the rest. Try La Molienda, for a truly Paisa start to your evening with horses! For those looking for techno and a more European crowd, try Salon Amador or Sonorama. For those in the know, Dubai is a great place to meet locals and very popular right now. And if you’re looking for reggaeton, Perro Negro is your place.

Get in touch to book your VIP Club Night in Medellín or check out our Bachelor Party Special. Here’s our Medellin nightlife guide for more recommendations.

Bar Hopping in Provenza

Teatro Victoria bar in Medellin

Looking for the ultimate bar hopping experience in Medellin? Look no further! Our team are locals and they know all the best places to party (especially for bachelors) and will make sure your night is one to remember. Bar hopping in Medellín´s Provenza district is the perfect warm up before you head to a club in Medellín. From trendy rooftop bars to hidden speakeasies, we´ll take you to all the best places to party like a local in Medellin.

If you’ve booked a concierge service with us, we won’t simply recommend the bars to go to, we’ll sort out pre-game snacks and shots before you leave your accommodation, sort out transport to Provenza, and get you to the best tables in every place.

Get in touch to book and we will do the rest. Don’t miss out on the best nightlife Medellín has to offer!

Here are some of the top bars in this bar hopping experience:

  • La Octava: This bar has a great selection of beer and cocktails and a fun, laid-back atmosphere. It’s a great spot to kick off a night out in Provenza.
  • El Social: Known for its lively atmosphere, this classic bar offers a great mix of music and cocktails. It’s a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
  • Envy Rooftop: Another rooftop bar with a great view, Envy is a popular spot for partygoers. The bar has a lively atmosphere, and the cocktails are fantastic.
  • Mosquito: This rooftop is one of our favorites, bringing in a trendy and beautiful crowd every day of the week to warm up with DJs, cocktails and gorgeous company with a view!
  • Teatro Victoria: A magical place – this is another favorite of ours. You’ll find urban and crossover music, a beautiful fun crowd and a rooftop all in one amazing bar. We recommend this as your last stop for good reason. You won’t want to leave!

Whatever your group, get in touch and we’ll get you into the best places for the vibe you’re looking for. And don’t stop at bar hopping – if you want to stay out late, we recommend our VIP Club Night, and for Bachelors – a Special Party – we’ll pull out all the stops so you have an unforgettable night and even deliver brunch (and more) if you’ve booked a house with us!

Things to do (for everyone) in Mexico City

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You finally did it: you booked your trip to Mexico City. Now it’s time to plan your days there. You know you want to absorb the local culture, do some shopping and, of course, eat and drink as much as possible. But where to start? And how to keep everyone happy during the trip? This guide to just some of the Things to Do in Mexico City aims to help you plan your trip.

In a city as big as Mexico City, your best bet is to plan your schedule by neighborhood and prioritize those that fit your vibe. For example, spend an entire day shopping, dining, and museum-hopping in Polanco, or split your day between trendy, neighboring areas like Roma and Juárez. This way, you’ll save valuable time instead of sitting in traffic. You’ll also get a great sense of what makes each neighborhood in CDMX so unique.

Walk in the City’s Neighborhoods

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Walking around Mexico City’s neighborhoods is an incomparable way to soak up the city’s diversity and color. Find charming cafés and restaurants in the leafy streets of Condesa, especially along its main avenue, Amsterdam, or the beautiful Parque España. Nearby, Roma is lined with trendy restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Many of them are housed in gorgeous restored houses from the 19th and 20th centuries.

The dining scene is also strong in Polanco, particularly in the area that surrounds Parque Lincoln. This lovely park is usually populated with local families enjoying a day out. This neighborhood is also your best bet for high-end shopping. Its main avenue, Presidente Masaryk, is home to a fabulous selection of designer boutiques.

Should you want a glimpse of the city’s more whimsical neighborhoods, head to Coyoacán and San Ángel, both in the southern part of town. San Ángel boasts gorgeous cobblestone streets lined with colonial-style houses and bougainvillea. It’s a particularly excellent destination on Saturdays when local designers and crafts makers gather at Bazaar del Sábado to showcase their creations. In Coyoacán, you’ll find a lovely square called Jardín Centenario, lined with restaurants and coffee shops, as well as the aforementioned market and, of course, the Frida Kahlo Museum.

Find out more about Mexico City’s Neighbourhoods in our Where to Stay Guide.

Mexico City’s Bars and Nightlife

When the sun goes down, Mexico City is still buzzing with life. Cocktail aficionados will appreciate the city’s booming mixology scene, present in bars like Brujas, in Colonia Roma. It’s a female-run spot that serves intriguing concoctions with mystical names. While in Roma, plan a visit to Licorería Limantour, a pioneer in the city’s cocktail renaissance. Over in nearby Juárez, the team at Handshake Bar serves creative and exquisitely presented drinks in an elegant speakeasy setting.

Those who want to explore the mystical world of mezcal should head to La Botica, with spots in Centro Histórico and Roma, or visit La Clandestina, in Condesa. With laid-back atmospheres and knowledgeable staff, these bars are ideal for sipping on this agave spirit.

If you feel like dancing, make sure to check out Salón San Luis, in Colonia Roma. The old-school vibe –waiters in white blazers, a live band onstage– sets the mood for a night of cumbia and salsa dancing til your feet hurt.

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Mexico City for Art and Culture Lovers

With more than 150 museums, it’s safe to say that the Mexico City museum scene covers whatever interest and passion you and your group may have. History buffs will be in awe of Museo Nacional de Antropología, in Chapultepec. It’s a stunning space with 22 halls dedicated to archaeology and ethnography, granting an incomparable glimpse into Mexican culture. Those who love classic art cannot miss MUNAL (Museo Nacional de Arte), in Centro Histórico. The building itself is an early 20th-century masterpiece. Discover Mexican art produced between the 16th and 20th centuries, including masterpieces by Raúl Anguiano and Saturnino Herrán.

If modern and contemporary art is your thing, head to Museo de Arte Moderno and Museo Tamayo, both located in the Chapultepec area, or visit Museo Jumex, in nearby Polanco. These spaces offer fascinating permanent collections and temporary exhibitions featuring some of the most prominent names in art. Mexico City is also home to unique and quirky museums, such as MODO, Museo del Objeto del Objeto. This design-oriented museum in Colonia Roma exhibits ordinary objects that tell extraordinary stories.

Explore Mexico City’s Markets

Exploring Mexican markets is a true feast for the senses. A colorful, loud, and sometimes overwhelming but always exhilarating ride. Although you’ll find markets of all sizes scattered across the city, here are a few of the most iconic ones. Our Cooking Class and Market Tour is a perfect introduction.

Mercado Coyoacán boasts countless rows of traditional market fare – fruits and vegetables, meat, spices and more. It’s also home to quite a few esoteric stalls, selling candles, crystals, and potions. No visit to this market is complete without a stop at its tostada restaurant. Treat yourself to tostadas topped with everything from chicken to shrimp cocktails.

Mercado San Juan, in the city’s downtown area, is a true paradise for those whose travel is led by food. Fresh fish and seafood, an impressive variety of meats (including exotic meats like iguana and boar), and edible insects coexist in the same space as colorful fruits and vegetables, Asian specialty foods, and European cold cuts and cheeses. 

Over at La Ciudadela, a dazzling selection of Mexican crafts awaits. La Ciudadela holds creations from around 350 vendors from all around the country. It’s perfect for authentic souvenirs, offering authentic textiles, silver, pottery, wooden alebrijes, and sculptures.

And for another colorful experience, make a trip to Mercado Jamaica, which specializes in plants and flowers. Although you may not be able to bring your purchases home with you, it is a true spectacle to see the variety of species sold here, as well as some of the creative flower arrangements offered for celebrations such as weddings and quinceañera parties. 

For more ideas on what to do in Mexico City, take a look at our Mexico City Experiences or give us a call to help Build Your Journey.

Tolantongo Hot Springs

Tropical paradise of Tolantongo

These hot springs are fantastic day trip from Mexico City. Start your day relaxing in cliff top pools with a view over the countryside, before a dip in the warm river waters and a chance to see the famous cave and waterfall of this special turquoise water paradise.

This tour can be done in one day, leaving early from Mexico City for the four hour drive to the hot springs in Tolantantongo.  You’re sure to enjoy the cleansing properties of the turquoise hot springs. We recommend taking this tour on a weekday when the pools are a little quieter.

Following breakfast en-route, on arrival at the hot springs, we get to the cliff top pools early in the day, so you can get that sought after Instagram shot in these one-of-a-kind pools.  Each pool is fed by the natural hot springs in this area, and due to the minerals found in the rocks, the water is an incredible hue. It’s a natural spa – no filters required!

You can opt for a zipline down from the pools to the river, or hike down through nature.  The river is also a wonderful color, and warm to the touch. It’s a great place for a dip, followed by a delicious lunch on the riverside. 

After lunch, you can enjoy the pools or the river, or for the more adventurous, explore the tunnels and caves that lead to a beautiful waterfall spot.  Make sure to bring water shoes or hiking sandals that you don’t mind getting wet, along with a waterproof cover for your phone or camera.

Teotihuacan Pyramids by Balloon

Tick off two bucket list activities in one day trip from Mexico City.  Visit Teotihuacan – the pre-Aztec City of the Gods – and get a feel for the scale of this ancient city and its incredible pyramids by hot air balloon, before walking the site itself.

At about 50km north east of Mexico City, Teotihuacan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a city of great historical importance built over 2,000 years ago.  We leave early in the morning to get to the pyramids for a dawn flight over the City of the Gods in a hot air balloon.

Your hot air balloon is perfect for 12 people, so if you’re in a group on vacation for a special occasion, this is a fantastic day trip to take.  Following a light breakfast (and some mezcal for those afraid of heights!), we set sail above this ancient city in your very own hot air balloon.  You will get some incredible shots of the most important monuments – the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, and the Temple of Quetzacoatzl.  Enjoy the views and the morning light for 40-50 minutes – a truly magical experience!

On landing, we treat you to a glass of champagne, a coffee and more to eat, before driving over to the site itself.  You’ll have the opportunity to walk the site, exploring the magnificent structures with a guide who will reveal all the interesting stories of this mesoamerican city. 

We recommend wearing layers and closed shoes for this trip, because it can be chilly in the early morning, and the sun is strong later in the day.  Bring sunscreen and a hat if you plan to walk a lot, as there is very little shade in Teotihuacan.  Transport to and from your accommodation in Mexico City is included.

Discover the Magic of Xochimilco: Mexico City’s Vibrant Canals and Gardens

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Fancy immersing yourself in traditional Mexican culture and having a great time whilst doing so? Climb aboard a trajinera, a traditional flat-bottomed gondola-style boat, in the borough of Xochimilco in Mexico City and experience the famous Mexico City Xochimilco Tour.

A boat party on a traditional Mexican trajinera is a party like no other you will have experienced before. This floating fiesta on one of Mexico City’s last remaining Aztec canals is an unmissable experience. The tradition of the trajinera has existed since the 1910s, but the canals have been used as a transportation method since the pre-Hispanic era. Xoxhimilco, dubbed as the “Venice of Mexico”, is an ancient network of canals and islands. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the south of Mexico City.

Xochimilco’s lifeblood flows through its canals, lined with festive and colorful trajineras. These brightly painted wooden boats are the vessels of choice for tourists and locals alike, each named affectionately after Mexican women. Imagine boarding “La Guadalupe” or “La Maria,” and instantly becoming part of a floating caravan that celebrates life with music, marimbas, and mariachis playing live on neighboring boats. It’s a communal celebration where every boat is a floating stage and every row a dance floor.

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Xochimilco Mexico City Boat Tour: A Culinary Voyage

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Elote vendor at Xochimilco

No party in Mexico is complete without food and drink (more specifically – tacos and tequila!). Every weekend, the canals are alive with boats, music, food and drink sellers, and flowers.  It’s a fantastic amount of fun and an entertaining way to spend an afternoon with friends. Picture this: boats laden with elotes, quesadillas, and the irresistible aroma of freshly made tacos navigating between the trajineras. Join us for a spicy michelada as we sail down the canals. ¡Salud! These culinary delights mirror the city’s street food culture, just on water—vibrant, vivid, and utterly delicious.

Want to go to the Mexico City Xochimilco Boat Tour? Just let us know and our Concierge team can handle everything. From transportation to drinks and food in your own trajinera boat. We got it all!

Chinampas: Floating Gardens Steeped with Tradition

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Floating gardens. Xochimilco, Mexico City

As you float down these historic waters, every corner offers a snapshot of local life and customs. From the chinampas (floating gardens) showcasing sustainable ancient farming methods to spontaneous performances by folk dancers, every moment is a living postcard of Mexican heritage. The chinampas are man-made gardens full of vegetables, fruit, and flowers. Many of Mexico City’s finest restaurants rely on the chinampas for fresh and locally-grown produce. In fact, local fine dining restaurant, Pujol, which was recently awarded two Michelin stars, sources many of its ingredients from this area. Check out our guide to the best restaurants in Mexico City – a must-see for those visiting the city. The ancient gardens are now vital for urban sustainability and are protected by UNESCO. Your visit also contributes to the preservation of these traditions. 

Want to visit Pujol, or the other best restaurants in Mexico City? Let us plan your trip so you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see in Mexico City

A Water Tour of Mexico City in Xochimilco

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You can get to see a surprising amount of Mexico City through the 114 miles of winding chinampas-filled channels. Learn about the fascinating and bone-chilling story of La Isla de las Muñecas, or The Island of Dolls. Legend has it that the thousands of dolls hung on the trees on this island are to protect it from evil spirits. This was after a girl was found drowned in the waters nearby. You can visit it and walk around the island, if you dare! There are plenty of other stops you can make in your trajinera; visiting local markets and restaurants along the way.

Planning Your Trip to Xochimilco in Mexico City

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As part of this tour, we not only organize your boat, but also a cooler of drinks, plenty of snacks, and some music to dance the afternoon away.  This is a great option for groups on vacation, and if you’re celebrating a special occasion, just let us know, so we can plan all the bells and whistles to make this an afternoon on the water not to be missed. Each boat fits up to 20 people, making them perfect for large gatherings.

When is the best time to visit Xochimilco?

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Correctly timing your visit will undoubtedly improve your experience. If you are looking to party, meet other groups, and share tequila shots with strangers, weekends are definitely for you. Peak seasons such as Cinco de Mayo and Dia de los Muertos are bustling with activity, music, and people. However, if you want a more chilled experience, consider a weekday visit. Early mornings are magical too, with the mist rising over the calm waters. You can also take a “sunset tour” in the late afternoon, and watch the sunset over the city and reflect in canals.

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Cooking Class and Market Tour

What better way to explore Mexican culture than by exploring a local market to buy ingredients, and then working with a chef to create a delicious 4-course Mexican meal?  This tour is a must for foodies, and takes place in the beautiful La Roma neighborhood.

Your first stop will be a local market in the Roma area of Mexico City.  Here, you’ll rub shoulders with locals buying the freshest ingredients and finding out about the vibrant flavors of Mexico.  Once we’ve bought all the ingredients (and tasted a few things too), we’ll walk to a local kitchen, where you’ll help to prepare lunch – appetizers, Mexican salsas, tortillas, a delicious main course, and of course something sweet to finish.  

After all that work, it’s time to enjoy the fruits and flavors of your labor.  We’ll eat lunch together, sharing recipes and enjoying a Mexican mezcal, craft beer or wine.

Mexico City Food Tour

Not only do you get to explore Mexico City’s Historical Center, on this walking tour, you also get to sample the delicious flavors of Mexico.  This city food tour is perfect for foodies wanting to explore authentic Mexican drinks, snacks, markets and street food. 

See the city through its flavors, walking through time to explore pre-Hispanic food to modern day Mexican food.  You’ll have a drink in a traditional Mexican cantina, take a stroll through a famous market, snack on sweet treats in one of the oldest candy stores in the city, and explore organic Oaxacan cooking. 

We recommend that you arrive to this tour hungry!  And if you’re in Mexico City for a special occasion, we can help you find the best gastronomic experience for the evening, securing you a reservation at one of the best restaurants in the city. Just let us know what you’re looking for.

The Frida Kahlo Museum: Exploring Casa Azul Mexico City

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Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City.

Also known as La Casa Azul, the Frida Kahlo Museum is an unmissable treat in Mexico City.  One of the most famous artists in Mexico, Frida Kahlo lived and painted in this house in Coyoacán for many years.

In this magical space, you’ll find personal objects left by Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera – their art, clothes, furniture, books, jewelry – and of course sketches, paintings, and art by the two famous artists, and other artists they knew or were inspired by.  Explore the courtyard and rooms where Frida worked, and even visit her bedroom and the Altar de Muertes. This tour is often coupled with the Coayacán Walking Tour, for a fully immersive day in the artistic hub of the city.

Our guide will provide additional context to what you see, recounting interesting stories about the iconic artist’s life both in Mexico City and in the US, and the people, places, and culture that inspired her.

Your Frida Kahlo museum getaway awaits! Contact us for expert help in planning your tour – transport, accommodations, reservations, tours, and more. Let us make your trip unforgettable.

Frida Kahlo tour: What to know before you visit Casa Azul Mexico City

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About the Frida Kahlo House

The Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as Casa Azul, is a historic house and art museum located in the Colonia del Carmen neighborhood of Coyoacan, Mexico City. Named for its striking cobalt-blue walls, the museum was originally Frida Kahlo’s birthplace and the home where she lived with her husband, Diego Rivera. It was also the place where she later died in 1954. Diego Rivera donated this house and its contents in 1957 to be preserved and transformed into a museum in her honor.

The museum showcases a rich collection of Kahlo’s artwork, along with pieces by Rivera and other artists. It also features pre-Hispanic artifacts, Mexican folk art, personal belongings, and photographs that offer a glimpse into Kahlo’s life. The rooms of the house have remained largely unchanged since the 1950s, preserving the intimate atmosphere of Frida’s life. As one of the most popular art scenes in Mexico City, La Casa Azul attracts countless visitors who wish to connect with the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo.

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The rooms

The museum features ten rooms, each offering a glimpse into Frida Kahlo’s life and art. The ground floor begins with a room displaying some of Kahlo’s minor works, such as ‘El Marxismo Dará Salud (1954)’, ‘Retrato de Familia (1934)’, and ‘Frida y la Cesárea (1907–1954)’, among others. This space was once the formal living room where Frida and Diego hosted notable figures like Dolores del Rio, Nelson Rockefeller, and Sergei Eisenstein.

The second and third rooms are dedicated to personal mementos and some of Diego Rivera’s works. The second room is filled with Frida’s everyday items, photographs, letters, and her iconic Tehuana-style dresses and pre-Hispanic necklaces. The third room showcases Rivera’s paintings, including ‘Ofrenda del día de Muertos (1943)’, and ‘Retrato de Carmen Portes Gil (1921)’.

In the fourth room, contemporary artworks by Paul Klee and other top artists are displayed, while the fifth room contains two large papier-mache Judas figures. The 6th and 7th rooms house the dining room and kitchen, designed in classic Mexican style with blue and yellow tiles, where Frida spent much of her time. The two rooms are filled with large earthenware pots, glassware, utensils, plates, and more which came from Oaxaca, and Metepec. Off the dining room was Rivera’s bedroom, with his work clothes, jacket, and hat still hanging from a wall rack.

Upstairs, visitors can explore Frida’s final bedroom and studio, preserved as they were. The studio features her wheelchair and an unfinished portrait of Stalin, while her bedroom contains her ashes, personal items, and a mirror she used for painting self-portraits. The bed’s headboard and footboard display a painting of a dead child and a photo montage of Communist leaders, respectively, reflecting her political beliefs.

The Art, sketches, and paintings of Frida Kahlo

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The first-floor rooms of Frida Kahlo’s home are dedicated to her art, sketches, and paintings. Here, you can find most of her smaller, lesser-popular paintings, as several of her major works are housed in museums worldwide. A highlight of the arts and paintings is Viva la Vida, the last painting Frida completed before her death. The painting’s title, meaning “Live Your Life,” is poignant, reflecting her awareness that the end was near.

A lesser-known aspect of Frida’s life is her connection to photography, inherited from her father, Guillermo Kahlo, who was a photographer. The exhibit includes several family photos taken by Guillermo, as well as photographs Frida herself took. Frida was a captivating subject and took photography as seriously as painting, often directing her photo shoots to convey exactly what she wanted.

Among the many photos on display, one of the most striking is of Frida gazing into the water in the canals of Xochimilco. This image captures her beauty and the depth of her artistic vision. Though recreating this photo today would be difficult due to the area’s popularity, it remains a testament to her enduring influence in both art and photography.

Exhibition of Frida’s Dresses

Frida Kahlo was renowned for her distinctive style, which remains influential in fashion trends today. But what inspired her choices? From her vibrant dresses to her intricate hairdos, every item in her wardrobe was carefully selected for a reason. The exhibition of her dresses provides insight into these choices, with exhibits accompanied by detailed write-ups in both Spanish and English, explaining the “what, why, and how” of Frida’s dressing style.

Frida’s unique fashion sense was deeply connected to her life experiences, particularly the two traumatic events that left her physically disabled. She used her style not only to complement her physical disabilities but also to make a bold, feminine statement rooted in her indigenous heritage. The exhibition beautifully captures this interplay between fashion and identity.

If you are someone who gets emotionally involved with stories, you will find the write-ups accompanying Frida’s dress exhibition profoundly moving. They vividly conveyed the pain and resilience in her life, making you feel a deep sense of despair. You will even feel dizzy as you imagine how Frida dealt with her traumas through her dressing style.

The Garden and Courtyard

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The Frida Kahlo tour ends in the expansive courtyard and garden, enclosed by the four wings or sides of the house. The courtyard is divided by a reflection pool, a fountain, and a stepped pyramid, echoing the Aztec architecture that resonates with Mexican heritage. These were built by Diego Rivera in the 1940s when he expanded the house.

The walls facing the courtyard are decorated with mirrors and marine shells, adding a unique artistic touch. Sculptures by Mexican artist Mardonio Magana are also displayed here. One side of the courtyard bears an inscription that reads, “Frida y Diego / vivieron en / esta casa / 1929–1954” (Frida and Diego lived in this house:1929 to 1954), commemorating the couple’s years in the home.

The garden itself is a vibrant display of plants and flowers from Mexico and around the world, each labeled for visitors to appreciate and understand what flowers and plants were there. In Frida’s time, the garden was alive with her pet birds, monkeys, and visiting butterflies, creating a lively, colorful sanctuary. Walking through the garden, you will be enveloped in the same bright, bold atmosphere that inspired Frida’s artwork. The colors, the artistic energy, and the cool, serene environment invite you to pause, sit on one of the benches, relax, and absorb the creative spirit that still lingers in the air.

Now that you are familiar with what to expect before you visit Casa Azul Mexico City, let’s design a personalized itinerary for your adventure.

Coyoacan Neighborhood

Coyoacan, where the museum is located, is a charming neighborhood worth exploring. If you visit the museum on a Saturday, be sure to check out the local market just a few blocks away. Here, you will find everything from leather bags and trinkets to raw meat and fridge magnets, all at bargain prices.

When you need a break from all the city’s walking tours, enjoy authentic Mexican food from one of the many food stalls—just remember to bring cash in Mexican Pesos. Nearby, San Ángel offers more street activities and art galleries, making it another great spot to explore.

How to Visit the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City

Visiting the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City is a must for art lovers and history enthusiasts. However, to make the most of your experience, some planning is necessary. Here’s a practical guide to ensure a smooth visit:

Tickets

The Frida Kahlo Museum is one of Mexico City’s top art scenes and can get quite crowded. To avoid long waits and ensure swift entry, it is highly recommended to purchase tickets in advance. Two Travel can handle this for you, so you won’t have to worry about availability or standing in long lines.

The best time to visit Frida Kahlo Museum

Due to the museum’s popularity and relatively small size, it can be very busy, especially on weekends. To enjoy a more peaceful visit, plan to go during off-peak times. Visiting early in the morning, right when the museum opens at 10:00 AM, is ideal. This will allow you to explore the house and garden at your own pace before the crowds arrive.

Take the best tours of Casa Azul

To enhance your experience, consider booking Two Travel’s Frida Kahlo Museum Tour. Our guided tours provide exclusive insights and stories about Frida’s life and work that you won’t find in standard guidebooks. The tour includes access to her art studio, vibrant garden, and personal belongings, offering a comprehensive look at her life.

We also offer an option to extend your tour to include the surrounding Coyoacan neighborhood. This includes:

  • A visit to the nearby Leon Trotsky Museum.
  • A walk through the picturesque Coyoacan Market.
  • Stops at local landmarks like the Church of San Juan Bautista.

This extended tour is perfect for those who want to delve deeper into the cultural richness of the area while visiting the museum.

So, let Two Travel make your visit to the Frida Kahlo Museum a memorable and hassle-free experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the world of this extraordinary artist.

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The Magic of La Casa Azul

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The Frida Kahlo Museum is not just a place to see art; it’s a place to experience the life and spirit of one of Mexico’s most beloved artists. From the vibrant blue walls of the house to the intimate personal objects on display, La Casa Azul offers a unique window into the world of Frida Kahlo. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone looking to connect with the cultural heart of Mexico, a visit to the Frida Kahlo Museum is an unforgettable experience that will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the artist and the country she so passionately loved.

Lucha Libre + Mezcal Tasting

Lucha libre in Mexico City

A night of Mexican wrestling is not only one of the most enjoyable things you can do in Mexico City, but also a great way to “dive in” to seriously authentic Mexican pop culture!  This tour is a fantastic trip for groups especially.  

In readiness for an evening of Lucha Libre, we´ll first take you to a local place for some mezcal tasting, where we’ll also teach you some of the key phrases for your night in Arena Mexico – the cathedral of Lucha Libre – which takes place every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday night. It’s the perfect warm up, before we head to the 17,000 seat stadium for an evening of Mexican wrestling.  You’ll be close to the action, cheering on the iconic masked wrestlers (or luchadores) as good wrestles evil in a high energy spectacle.  The atmosphere cannot be beaten, and we’ll make sure you have masks, drinks, pizza and chicharrón (salty pork scratchings!) to accompany this wild night of sporting prowess.