Cuajimalpa, Mexico City
Facts and practical information
Cuajimalpa de Morelos is a borough in the Mexico City. It is located on the west side of the city in the Sierra de las Cruces mountains which separate Mexico City from the State of Mexico. The borough is named after the former rural town of Cuajimalpa, which has since been absorbed by urban sprawl. The borough is home to the Desierto de los Leones National Park, the first declared in Mexico as well as the second largest annual passion play in Mexico City. ()
- Bus
- Train
Bus
- Calculate routeCentro Comercial Santa Fe 25 min walk
- Calculate routeJuan Salvador Argaz - Office Depot 31 min walk
- Calculate routeAvenida Santa Fe - Enrique del Moral 35 min walk
- Calculate routeEstación Santa Fé 32 min walk
MetroBest Ways to Experience the Place
Food & drink
CuisineA guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.
Torta ahogada
The torta ahogada is a beloved traditional dish from Jalisco, Mexico, particularly cherished in Guadalajara. The name "torta ahogada" translates to "drowned sandwich" aptly describing this delicacy that is soaked in a flavorful sauce made primarily from chile de árbol.
Dish
Salsa
Salsa is a flavorful sauce that serves as a cornerstone of Mexican and Mexican-American cuisine. It is commonly used as a condiment for dishes such as tacos or as a dip for tortilla chips. In English, "salsa" generally refers to various Mexican table sauces, including...
Ceviche
Ceviche, also known as cebiche, seviche, or sebiche, is a cherished Latin American seafood dish with origins in either Peru or Ecuador. This refreshing dish features fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices—typically lemon or lime—and is seasoned with chili peppers...
Dish
Tostada
Tostada, which translates to "toasted" in Spanish, is a beloved dish in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. It typically refers to a flat or bowl-shaped tortilla that is either deep-fried or toasted. Tostadas can be savored on their own or used as a base for an...
Dish
Empanada
Empanadas are delectable turnovers encased in a pastry shell and filled with a variety of savory fillings such as meat, cheese, corn, or seafood. The term "empanada" derives from the Spanish verb "empanar" which means "to bread." These treats can be either baked or...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How to get to Cuajimalpa by public transport?
Bus
- Centro Comercial Santa Fe (25 min walk)
- Juan Salvador Argaz - Office Depot • Lines: 34 A, 34 B, Gps (31 min walk)
Train
- Estación Santa Fé (32 min walk)
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