Mansion Papilio
MEXICO CITY
Mansión Papilio
MEXICO CITY
Since 1923
Mansión de Papilio
Just a few steps from the Frida Kahlo Museum—La Casa Azul—Mansión de Papilio is located in the heart of Coyoacán, one of Mexico City’s neighborhoods with the richest history and culture.
The heart of Coyoacán preserves the city’s colonial spirit: cobblestone streets, tree-lined squares, centuries-old churches, and a vibrant cultural scene that has attracted artists, intellectuals, and travelers for generations. Staying here means walking through living history, art, and tradition.
Attractions just a few minutes' walk away
Museums
- Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) — 3 minutes
- León Trotsky Museum — 8 minutes
- National Museum of Popular Cultures — 6 minutes
Churches
- St. John the Baptist Parish — 7 minutes
Historic Squares and Spaces
- Centenario Park — 6 minutes
- Plaza Hidalgo — 6 minutes
- Fuente de los Coyotes — 6 minutes
ATTRACTIONS JUST A FEW MINUTES' WALK AWAY
Museums
- Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) — 3 minutes
- León Trotsky Museum — 8 minutes
- National Museum of Popular Cultures — 6 minutes
Churches
- St. John the Baptist Parish — 7 minutes
Historic Squares and Spaces
- Jardín Centenario — 6 minutes
- Plaza Hidalgo — 6 minutes
- Fuente de los Coyotes — 6 minutes
History
Papilio Mansion is an architectural gem that is over a hundred years old and is protected by the National Institute of Anthropology and History for its heritage value.
The mansion was built by a French family who, upon emigrating to Mexico, wanted to bring a piece of their homeland with them. To that end, they hired an architect from their home country, who designed this elegant residence as a tribute to the French architecture of the time.
Today, Enrique Papilio II, your host, extends a warm welcome to you all. He is delighted to open the doors of this mansion to you and share with you the years of work he has dedicated to its restoration.
Papilio Mansion is also home to majestic peacocks, a friendly cat named Picasso, and a giant tortoise.
The Setting for Great Stories
The architecture and character of Mansión Papilio have made it a favored setting for renowned brands, production companies, and media outlets.
It has served as a filming location for productions such as *Nadie nos vio partir*, *Las Aparicio*, *Cuando el viento tiene miedo*, *El juego de las Llaves*, *La Doña*, and *Casi el Paraíso*, as well as for music videos such as Belinda’s “La Cuadrada.”
Brands and publications such as Chanel, Vogue, Caras, Panorama, and El Heraldo—featuring personalities like Sebastián Rulli—have found the mansion to be the perfect setting for their editorials and photo shoots.
It has also hosted events and photo shoots for brands such as Intimissimi, Fujifilm, Palacio de Hierro, and Liverpool, establishing itself as a space where history and aesthetics take center stage.
More than just a venue, Mansión Papilio is a living stage where stories are told that will endure.
The Origin of the Volopapilio Experiences
Mansión Papilio is the flagship property of Volopapilio, a brand dedicated to designing romantic experiences for couples and memorable moments in their lives.
Within this 19th-century mansion, many of the ideas and concepts that later become moments designed to surprise, excite, and create lasting memories are born.
More than just a boutique hotel, Mansión Papilio is the place where many of the stories that Volopapilio helps create begin.
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Romantic experiences for couples and memorable moments in their relationship
