In 1522 the City Council of Coyoacán was founded And although this specific area of Mexico has more than two thousand years of history and culture, until 500 years ago it was officially founded and the name of Coyoacán was founded, forming the first town hall for the Novohispano Mexico. In 2022 this mayor's office is ready to celebrate its 500 years, and that is why a special activities program was prepared to celebrate this historic date. So if you want to know a little more about this special Mayor's Office and The series of activities that will be carried out to celebrate its anniversary, continues to read.
Coyoacán is a seedbed of culture and identity. Edgardo Contreras / Getty Images.
The first City Council in Mexico
The population of Coyoacán was founded by the Colhuas de Culhuacánlater she was subordinated from the Tepanecas of Azcapotzalco and ended up subjected by the Mexican Empire. Then, the beautiful landscapes offered by Coyoacán, «Place of those who have coyotes», With their abundant springs, orchards, sown and multicolored flowers they fell in love with Hernán Cortés, who established here the first town hallwhere the capital of New Spain was briefly ruled after the conquest of Tenochtitlan. In this new City Council the Franciscans and Dominicans were in charge of evangelizing the place and filled the space with small chapels and beautiful temples were raised next to large baroque mansions that are still standing.
The City Council foundation in Coyoacán has a much deeper meaning than only the appointment of space, since rIt presents the convergence of two cultures that give rise to Mexican culturethe fusion of pre -Hispanic artistic wealth, and the new Spanish traditions such as religion.
The Blue House of Frida Kahlo is located in Coyoacán, one of the oldest and most beautiful neighborhoods of the CDMX. Daniel Sambraus / Getty images
Coyoacán, home of artists
The Mayor's Office of Coyoacán, specifically the center, It is distinguished by being full of beautiful chapels and colorful corners Since in addition to housing a large number of churches, he is also home to innumerable artists and artisans. The cultural vocation of Coyoacán was forged throughout the last century when a series of artists, writers, historians and scientists made this site their meeting point and some even moved to live here. Since then, Coyoacán has been one of the most important cultural centers in the country With a large number of museums such as the Blue House of Frida Kahlo the Casa de León Trotsky Museum that exposes the incredible variety of art and culture that is throughout the country.