Frida Kahlo Museum

"Also known as "Casa Azul" for its shocking cobalt blue exterior, this museum is the former home where Frida Khalo was born and raised. She lived (and eventually died) in the home, which she shared with her fellow artist/husband, Diego Rivera. While the collection of their own artwork is small, what's perhaps more impressive is the couple’s collection of folk art, pre-Hispanic artifacts, photographs, memorabilia, personal items, and more. There are only a few Khalo and Rivera paintings in addition to other contemporary artists of their era. But no matter, seeing the house itself and how she lived is why you're here. The home is carefully preserved and maintained; it's easy to imagine the spaces as they were during Kahlo's time. The small cafe is set in the home's beautiful gardens; it's a nice place to sit and reflect on a quiet day at the museum." - Scarlett Lindeman

"The Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as the Blue House (La Casa Azul) is a historic house museum and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Frida was born in this house and it is also the home where she grew up, lived with her husband Diego Rivera, and eventually died. The museum contains a collection of artwork by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and other artists along with the couple’s Mexican folk art, pre-Hispanic artifacts, photographs, memorabilia, personal items, and more displayed in the rooms of the house which remains much as it was in the 1950s. Today, it is the most popular museum in Coyoacán and one of the most visited in Mexico City. Whether or not you like Frida or Diego Rivera, this is a must see." - Leolab

"Known for its rich cultural heritage and artistic neighborhoods, Mexico City is a bustling metropolis offering everything from historic sites to contemporary art."

"Other notable museums around the world include the Louvre in Paris ($16), the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City ($14), and the Art Institute of Chicago ($25)."

"La Casa Azul is world-famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s home turned into a museum. This traditional home painted in a beautiful cobalt blue in the middle of Coyoacán offers a window into the everyday life of artists and couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, as well as a beautiful display of traditional Mexican clothing and jewelry. The house is one of the biggest attractions in the city, so get your tickets in advance and try to visit on a weekday. Your ticket also includes an entrance to Anahuacalli, Diego Rivera’s own collection of pre-Columbian art and artifacts, which is underrated but totally worth checking out.If you want to get your hands on some original handicrafts from all around Mexico, head to La Ciudadela. This market is located in Centro, just outside the Balderas subway station, and offers the best variety of handicrafts, including traditional clothing, for a great value. If you’re looking for original art pieces visit, Bazar del Sábado in San Ángel. Keep in mind this market is only open on Saturdays.For those interested in contemporary Mexican design, The Shops at Downtown is a collection of over 20 boutiques with fair trade products from all over Mexico. Here you’ll find clothing, accessories, food, and art pieces produced by local artisans and designers. The Shops at Downtown is located inside the Downtown hotel, just a couple blocks away from Zócalo.For a quirky souvenir, visit one of the city’s traditional tianguis. These itinerant street markets are the places where local people get their weekly groceries, but they’re also flea markets. Some tianguis worth checking out are El Oro in Roma (on Saturdays), El Chopo in Buenavista (on Saturdays, also known as CDMX’s punk rock market), and La Lagunilla near Centro (on Sundays, has a little bit of everything plus an amazing antiques section)." - MATADOR_NETWORK