centro histórico

Located in the Centro Histórico area of Mexico City is the Museo José Luis Cuevas. This museum was definitely one of the highlights during our first day of exploring.


Cuevas is a modernist Mexican painter and sculptor who has purchased this space to house his own work as well as pieces by other Mexican artists.

Upon entering the museum, there is a massive courtyard. Cuevas created an 8 meter, 8 tonne, statue, specifically for the courtyard area. It is called La Giganta:

We would have paid the 15 peso admission just to be able to sit in the beautiful entrance.


The museum is a former convent and it is quite a large building with several rooms showcasing different mediums of art.





Mexico City is so rich in art and culture. We randomly found a cute caricature museum that we'll likely post about later. The two of us are especially looking forward to visiting the home of Frida Kahlo.

Thanks so much to our followers from Mexico City who have sent us great suggestions. We have already experienced several of your recommendations and are so excited that you are interested in helping us with our travels!