Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Mexico City

Name: Plaza de las Tres Culturas
Address: Eje Central esquina Eje Uno Norte, Mexico City, 06900, Mexico

#104 among attractions in Mexico City

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The Plaza de las Tres Culturas is the main square within the Tlatelolco neighborhood of Mexico City. The name "Three Cultures" is in recognition of the three periods of Mexican history reflected by buildings in the plaza: pre-Columbian, Spanish colonial, and the independent nation. The plaza, designed by Mexican architect and urbanist Mario Pani, was completed in 1966. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7362 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 19°27'6"N, 99°8'10"W

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Eje Central esquina Eje Uno NorteCuauhtémoc (Nonoalco Tlatelolco)Mexico City 06900 Mexico

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Plaza de las Tres Culturas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, Museo Franz Mayer, Arena Coliseo, El Caballito.

~340 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, Mexico City
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1.1 miSW
Decorative arts from the 1500s to 1800s
Museo Franz Mayer, Mexico City
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0.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City
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1.1 miS
Monuments and statues
El Caballito, Mexico City
28 min walk • El Caballito is an iconic sculpture located in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico. This impressive piece of art stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of the area. The sculpture depicts a robust, abstract horse and is a well-known...
1.1 miS
Museum dedicated to Mexican art
Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico City
28 min walk • The Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) stands as a pinnacle of cultural heritage in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico. Housed in a neoclassical building that is an architectural gem in its own right, MUNAL offers visitors a profound journey through Mexican art history, from...
0.7 miSE
Shopping, Market
Tepito, Mexico City
19 min walk • Tepito is a barrio located in Colonia Morelos in the Cuauhtémoc borough of Mexico City bordered by Avenida del Trabajo, Paseo de la Reforma, Eje 1 and Eje 2. Most of the neighborhood is taken up by the colorful tianguis, a traditional open-air market. Tepito's economy has been linked to the tianguis since pre-Hispanic times.
0.6 miS
Shopping, Market, Flea market
La Lagunilla Market, Mexico City
16 min walk • La Lagunilla Market is a traditional public market in Mexico City, located about ten blocks north of the city's main plaza, in a neighborhood called La Lagunilla.
1.1 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museo Nacional de la Estampa, Mexico City
29 min walk • The Museo de la Estampa is a museum in Mexico City, dedicated to the history, preservation and promotion of Mexican graphic arts.
~730 ftSW
Archaeological site, Historical place
Tlatelolco Archaeological Site, Mexico City
4 min walk • Tlatelolco is an archaeological excavation site in Mexico City, Mexico where remains of the pre-Columbian city-state of the same name have been found. It is centered on the Plaza de las Tres Culturas.
1 miS
Museum, History museum, Baroque architecture
Palace of the Inquisition, Mexico City
25 min walk • The Palace of the Inquisition stands on the corner of República de Brasil and República de Venezuela streets in Mexico City, Mexico. As neither side of the building faces Santo Domingo Plaza, the entrance is placed at a canted corner to face the plaza.
0.7 miS
Gathering place with live mariachi shows
Plaza Garibaldi, Mexico City
19 min walk • Plaza Garibaldi is located in historic downtown Mexico City, on Eje Central between historic Calle República de Honduras and Calle República de Peru, a few blocks north of the Palacio de Bellas Artes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Plaza de las Tres Culturas open?

Plaza de las Tres Culturas is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday 8 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza de las Tres Culturas?

Nearby attractions include Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, Mexico City (2 min walk), Tlatelolco Archaeological Site, Mexico City (4 min walk), Tlatelolco, Mexico City (8 min walk), Conjunto Urbano Nonoalco Tlatelolco, Mexico City (9 min walk).

How to get to Plaza de las Tres Culturas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza de las Tres Culturas:

Bus

Tres Culturas • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (6 min walk)
Glorieta Cuitláhuac • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (7 min walk)

Train

Tlatelolco (13 min walk)
Buenavista (28 min walk)

Metro

Tlatelolco • Lines: 3 (13 min walk)
Garibaldi/Lagunilla • Lines: 8, B (15 min walk)