Ciudadela Market, Mexico City

Name: Ciudadela Market
Address: Calle Baldera 6, Mexico City, 06040, Mexico
Telephone: 55101828

#71 among attractions in Mexico City

Shopping, Market, Flea market, Arts and crafts, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Ciudadela Market is a traditional style Mexican market which specializes in the sale of Mexican handcrafts and folk art, located in the southwest corner of the historic center of Mexico City. The market is the first of its kind in the country, established just before the 1968 Summer Olympics to promote this aspect of Mexico's cultural heritage. It is home to over 350 vendors, mostly small operators selling to Mexican and foreign tourists. ()

Local name: Mercado de la Ciudadela Coordinates: 19°25'48"N, 99°8'58"W

Address

Calle Baldera 6Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City 06040 Mexico

Contact

55101828

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Day trips

Ciudadela Market – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Casa de los Azulejos, Mercado de San Juan, Arena México, La Casa de Madero.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ciudadela Market?

Nearby attractions include Biblioteca de México José Vasconcelos, Mexico City (3 min walk), Bucareli, Mexico City (7 min walk), Teatro Metropolitan, Mexico City (8 min walk), Mercado de San Juan Ernesto Pugibet, Mexico City (8 min walk).

How to get to Ciudadela Market by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ciudadela Market:

Bus

Balderas • Lines: Gps (5 min walk)
Paradero RTP Balderas (5 min walk)

Metro

Balderas • Lines: 1, 3 (5 min walk)
Juárez • Lines: 3 (7 min walk)

Train

Juárez (7 min walk)
Cuauhtémoc (12 min walk)