Copilco, Mexico City

#227 among attractions in Mexico City

Archaeological site

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Facts and practical information

Copilco was an important Mesoamerican ceremonial center, southwest of Mexico City, Mexico. Copilco is located approximately four kilometers north of Cuicuilco. Both were covered by lava from several eruptions of the Xitle volcano three thousand years ago. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°20'7"N, 99°10'36"W

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Cda. Calle Tres Zapotes 9Mexico City 04360 Mexico

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Copilco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares, Plaza Oasis Coyoacán, Parque de la Bombilla.

0.9 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City
23 min walk • The Estadio Olímpico Universitario, an emblematic sport venue nestled within the bustling heart of Mexico City, stands as a testament to the country's rich athletic and cultural heritage. This iconic stadium, with a seating capacity of over 72,000 spectators, is an...
1.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares, Mexico City
37 min walk • Museo Nacional de las Culturas Populares is a museum in Mexico City dedicated to Mexico's ethnic and cultural diversity. This diversity not only includes that of its indigenous peoples, but also those of its regions and socioeconomic strata.
0.7 miN
19°20'43"N • 99°10'47"W
Plaza Oasis Coyoacán, Mexico City
19 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miNW
Park
Parque de la Bombilla, Mexico City
27 min walk • El Parque de la Bombilla is a public park located in the neighborhood of San Ángel, Álvaro Obregón district, south of Mexico City.
1.1 miW
19°20'21"N • 99°11'35"W
J&M Loreto, Mexico City
29 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.7 miW
Library
Central Library, Mexico City
19 min walk • Central Library of the National Autonomous University of Mexico is the main library in the Ciudad Universitaria Campus. It holds one of the largest collections in Mexico.
0.9 miN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museo De La Acuarela, Mexico City
24 min walk • The Alfredo Guati Rojo National Watercolor Museum was the first museum in the world dedicated specifically to watercolor painting.
0.8 miW
19°19'52"N • 99°11'16"W
Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes MUCA, Mexico City
20 min walk • Museum
1.2 miNW
Museum, Church, Architecture
El Carmen complex, Mexico City
30 min walk • El Carmen is a former convent converted to museum in San Ángel, a southern suburb of Mexico City. The convent was founded on 29 June 1615 by the Discalced Carmelites in the area of the Aztec village of Tenanitla, which was later renamed San Ángel.
1.3 miNW
19°20'57"N • 99°11'25"W
Museo de Arte Carrillo Gil, Mexico City
34 min walk • Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
1.4 miNE
Area
Mexico City/Coyoacán, Mexico City
36 min walk • Coyoacán is a borough in Mexico City. The former village is now the borough's "historic center". The name comes from Nahuatl and most likely means "place of coyotes", when the Aztecs named a pre-Hispanic village on the southern shore of Lake Texcoco dominated by the Tepanec people.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Copilco open?

Copilco is open:

Monday 6:15 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 6:15 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 6:15 am - 9 pm
Thursday 6:15 am - 9 pm
Friday 6:15 am - 9 pm
Saturday 6:15 am - 9 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Copilco?

Nearby attractions include Las Islas, Mexico City (15 min walk), Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City (15 min walk), Central Library, Mexico City (19 min walk), Museo Universitario de Ciencias y Artes MUCA, Mexico City (20 min walk).

How to get to Copilco by public transport?

The nearest stations to Copilco:

Train

Copilco (2 min walk)
Universidad (20 min walk)

Metro

Copilco • Lines: 3 (2 min walk)
Universidad • Lines: 3 (20 min walk)

Bus

Facultad de Medicina • Lines: Pb 1, Pb 5, Pb 7, Pb 9 (6 min walk)
Psiquiatría y Salud Mental • Lines: Pb 1, Pb 5 (7 min walk)