Faro de Oriente, Mexico City

Name: Faro de Oriente
Address: Ignacio Zaragoza s/n, Mexico City, 09150, Mexico

#302 among attractions in Mexico City

Performing arts, Art gallery

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The Fábrica de Artes y Oficios Oriente, better known as FARO or FARO Oriente is a cultural center and training facility located in the Iztapalapa borough of Mexico City. It is the only major cultural facility on this side of the city. It was inaugurated in 2000 with the aim of providing educational and cultural opportunities for some of the most marginalized populations in Mexico City, providing an alternative to gangs and drugs. Today, the facility serves about 320,000 people each year, mostly from Iztapalapa but attracting youth from other areas of Mexico City as well. It provides free classes in various arts, handcrafts and trade skills as well as concerts, art exhibits, book presentations and more. In 2002 it received the Coming Up Taller Award from the United States. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°22'12"N, 99°0'36"W

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Ignacio Zaragoza s/nMexico City 09150 Mexico

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Faro de Oriente – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Foro Sol, Cerro de la Estrella Archaeological Site, Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl.

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Music and shows, Nightlife, Arenas and stadiums
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Archaeological site, Park
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Sport, Sport venue
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Area
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Area
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National park
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Sport venue, Sport, Racetrack
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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19°22'37"N • 99°5'43"W
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Area
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