Getting started

Meet your expert local guide at the Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo in San Ángel, a tranquil neighborhood once home to Mexico City’s most creative minds. After a brief introduction to the history of the site and its famed architect, Juan O’Gorman, your small group (max 10 guests) begins the journey through the artistic heart of the 20th century.

What to expect

• Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Studio Houses: Step inside the striking twin homes where Diego and Frida lived and worked. Connected by a narrow bridge, the buildings embody both their union and independence, Rivera’s studio filled with monumental canvases, Frida’s space intimate and personal.

• Architectural masterpiece: Admire one of Latin America’s earliest examples of functionalist architecture, with minimalist lines, bright colors, and industrial design that redefined Mexican modernism.

• Inside Rivera’s studio: Discover Diego’s preserved workspace, scattered with brushes, easels, and pre-Hispanic figurines that inspired his murals. Learn how this house became a meeting place for artists and political thinkers.

• Stories behind the walls: Hear fascinating anecdotes about Rivera and Kahlo’s creative process, their complex relationship, and how their shared passion shaped Mexican art and identity.

• Small-group intimacy: With limited participants, you’ll enjoy a personal, immersive experience, perfect for art lovers, photographers, and anyone curious about the intersection of architecture and emotion.