Colonia Tabacalera, Mexico City
Facts and practical information
Colonia Tabacalera is a colonia or neighborhood in the Cuauhtémoc borough of Mexico City, on the western border of the city's historic center. It was created in the late 19th century along with other nearby colonias such as Colonia San Rafael and Colonia Santa María la Ribera. From the early 1900s, it became a mixture of mansions and apartment buildings, with major constructions such as the now Monument to the Revolution and the El Moro skyscraper built in the first half of the century. By the 1950s, the area had a bohemian reputation with writers, artists, and exiles living there. These included Fidel Castro and Ernesto “Che” Guevara, who met each other and began planning the Cuban Revolution there. Today, the colonia is in decline with problems such as prostitution, crime, street vending and traffic. However, the area is still home to some of the many traditional Mexican cantinas that populated it in its heyday. ()
Cuauhtémoc (Tabacalera)Mexico City
Colonia Tabacalera – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Reforma 222, Museo Franz Mayer, Plaza de la Solidaridad, Monument to Cuauhtémoc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Colonia Tabacalera?
How to get to Colonia Tabacalera by public transport?
Bus
- Informal CNTE bus stop (3 min walk)
- Glorieta de Colón • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (4 min walk)
Metro
- Revolución • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
- Juárez • Lines: 3 (12 min walk)
Train
- Revolución (6 min walk)
- Juárez (12 min walk)