Estela de Luz, Mexico City

Name: Estela de Luz
Address: Av. Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City, 06600, Mexico

#135 among attractions in Mexico City

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The Estela de Luz is a monument in Mexico City built in 2011 to commemorate the bicentenary of Mexico's independence from Spanish rule. Its design was the winning entry in an invited competition to seek the best combination of Mexico's past and future; the design uses quartz and electric lighting to achieve this effect. The Estela de Luz is mainly used for cultural events. ()

Alternative names: Height: 341 ftCoordinates: 19°25'22"N, 99°10'33"W

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Av. Paseo de la ReformaCuauhtémoc (Juárez)Mexico City 06600 Mexico

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Estela de Luz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Nacional de Antropología, Chapultepec Castle, Monumento a la Independencia, Chapultepec Zoo.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Estela de Luz open?

Estela de Luz is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Estela de Luz?

Nearby attractions include Centro de Cultura Digital, Mexico City (1 min walk), Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City (2 min walk), Chapultepec Uno R509, Mexico City (2 min walk), Torre BBVA México, Mexico City (2 min walk).

How to get to Estela de Luz by public transport?

The nearest stations to Estela de Luz:

Bus

CETRAM Chapultepec (3 min walk)
Chapultepec • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (4 min walk)

Train

Chapultepec (5 min walk)
Sevilla (9 min walk)

Metro

Chapultepec • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Sevilla • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)