Mercado de Sonora, Mexico City

Name: Mercado de Sonora
Address: Fray Servando Teresa de Mier 419, Merced Balbuena, Mexico City, 15810, Mexico

#86 among attractions in Mexico City

Shopping, Market, Flea market

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Mercado de Sonora is a city-established traditional market, located just southeast of the historic center of Mexico City in the Colonia Merced Balbuena neighborhood. It was established in the 1950s with a number of other similar institutions in order to help regulate retail commerce in the city. This market has specialized in a variety of merchandise such as pottery, party items, and live animals — and the two which make it notable, herbal medicine and items related to magic and the occult. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°25'20"N, 99°7'28"W

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Fray Servando Teresa de Mier 419, Merced BalbuenaVenustiano Carranza (Merced Balbuena)Mexico City 15810 Mexico

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Mercado de Sonora – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mercado de Sonora open?

Mercado de Sonora is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 6:30 am - 11:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am - 11:30 pm
Thursday 6:30 am - 11:30 pm
Friday 6:30 am - 11:30 pm
Saturday 6:30 am - 11:30 pm
Sunday 6:30 am - 11:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mercado de Sonora?

Nearby attractions include La Merced Market, Mexico City (8 min walk), Colonia Esperanza, Mexico City (8 min walk), La Merced, Mexico City (9 min walk), Centro Cultural Casa Talavera, Mexico City (12 min walk).

How to get to Mercado de Sonora by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mercado de Sonora:

Train

Merced (7 min walk)
San Antonio Abad (21 min walk)

Metro

Merced • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Fray Servando • Lines: 4 (7 min walk)

Bus

Venustiano Carranza (22 min walk)
San Lázaro • Lines: 4 (22 min walk)