Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola, Mexico City

Name: Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola
Address: Bosque de Chapultepec. Primera sección., Mexico City, 11850, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5211 6093

#99 among attractions in Mexico City

Museum, Performing arts, Music venue, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

Casa del Lago was instituted in 1959 as the first off-campus Cultural Center of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. It is characterized by its extraordinary ability to promote the cultural and generational encounter between the vanguard and tradition. It was established with Juan José Arreola as its founding director and is located in the Woods of Chapultepec, a traditional Sunday walk area for the inhabitants of the capital. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1959 (65 years ago)Coordinates: 19°25'22"N, 99°11'11"W

Address

Bosque de Chapultepec. Primera sección.Miguel Hidalgo (Bosque de Chapultepec)Mexico City 11850 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5211 6093

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Day trips

Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Nacional de Antropología, Avenida Presidente Masaryk, Chapultepec Castle, La Feria de Chapultepec.

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Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola?

Nearby attractions include Chapultepec Zoo, Mexico City (5 min walk), Museo Nacional de Antropología, Mexico City (6 min walk), Museo del Caracol, Mexico City (9 min walk), Museo Nacional de Historia, Mexico City (9 min walk).

How to get to Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola:

Bus

Antropología • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (5 min walk)
Gandhi • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (11 min walk)

Metro

Auditorio • Lines: 7 (11 min walk)
Chapultepec • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)

Train

Chapultepec (17 min walk)
Sevilla (27 min walk)