The Frida Kahlo Museum, housed in the artist’s iconic cobalt-blue home in Coyoacán, offers an intimate glimpse into one of Mexico’s most celebrated artists. For expats settling in Mexico City, visiting Casa Azul provides essential insight into Mexican art, politics, and cultural identity.

The house preserves Kahlo’s living and working spaces exactly as they were, from her kitchen with traditional Mexican cookware to her studio with brushes still laid out on her desk. Her bedroom features her death mask, collection of butterflies, and the mirror she used for her famous self-portraits.

The garden, dotted with pre-Hispanic sculptures and native plants, showcases how Kahlo and Diego Rivera blended Mexican traditions with modern artistic vision. The studio where Kahlo created many of her masterpieces remains intact, complete with her wheelchair and easel.

Practical information: Book tickets online to avoid lengthy queues. Admission costs 230 pesos for foreigners. Tuesdays through Sundays, 10:00-17:30. Closed Mondays. Photography passes cost extra. The museum limits daily visitors, so early morning arrival is recommended.

Coyoacán itself deserves exploration after your visit. This historic neighborhood offers excellent restaurants, coffee shops, and a vibrant central plaza. Many expats choose to live in this area for its bohemian atmosphere and walkable streets.