San Ángel, Mexico City

Name: San Ángel
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#325 among attractions in Mexico City

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San Ángel is a colonia or neighborhood of Mexico City, located in the southwest in Álvaro Obregón borough. Historically, it was a rural community, called Tenanitla in the pre-Hispanic period. Its current name is derived from the El Carmen monastery school called San Ángel Mártir. San Ángel remained a rural community, centered on the monastery until the 19th and 20th centuries, when the monastery was closed and when the area joined urban sprawl of Mexico City. However, the area still contains many of its former historic buildings and El Carmen is one of the most visited museums in the city. It is also home to an annual flower fair called the Feria de las Flores, held since 1856. ()

Alternative names: Area: 121.08 acres (0.1892 mi²)Coordinates: 19°20'49"N, 99°11'13"W

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San Ángel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Viveros de Coyoacán, Plaza Oasis Coyoacán, Parque de la Bombilla.

1.1 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City
28 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...
1.2 miNE
Park
Viveros de Coyoacán, Mexico City
32 min walk • Viveros de Coyoacán is a combination tree nursery and public park which covers 38.9 hectares in the Coyoacán borough of Mexico City. The nursery was founded by Miguel Angel de Quevedo in the early 20th century as a way to provide seedlings for the reforestation of Mexico’s badly damaged forests, especially around Mexico City.
0.5 miE
19°20'43"N • 99°10'47"W
Plaza Oasis Coyoacán, Mexico City
13 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~380 ftE
Park
Parque de la Bombilla, Mexico City
2 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.
0.7 miSW
19°20'21"N • 99°11'35"W
J&M Loreto, Mexico City
17 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.2 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
Teatro de los Insurgentes, Mexico City
32 min walk • Teatro de los Insurgentes is a theater located on Mexico City's Avenida de los Insurgentes. It was built by José María Dávila in 1953 as part of President Miguel Alemán's program of urban renewal.
0.9 miS
Library
Central Library, Mexico City
24 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.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museo De La Acuarela, Mexico City
17 min walk • The Alfredo Guati Rojo National Watercolor Museum was the first museum in the world dedicated specifically to watercolor painting.
1.1 miSE
Archaeological site
Copilco, Mexico City
27 min walk • 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.
~1320 ftW
Museum, Church, Architecture
El Carmen complex, Mexico City
7 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 miS
19°19'59"N • 99°11'7"W
Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City
25 min walk • Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico, is the main campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, located in Coyoacán borough in the southern part of Mexico City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Ángel?

Nearby attractions include Parque de la Bombilla, Mexico City (2 min walk), El Carmen complex, Mexico City (7 min walk), Museo De La Acuarela, Mexico City (17 min walk), Fonoteca Nacional, Mexico City (18 min walk).

How to get to San Ángel by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Ángel:

Bus

La Bombilla • Lines: Mb L1 (2 min walk)
Altavista • Lines: Mb L1 (7 min walk)

Train

Miguel Ángel de Quevedo (11 min walk)
Viveros-Derechos Humanos (24 min walk)

Metro

Miguel Ángel de Quevedo • Lines: 3 (11 min walk)
Viveros-Derechos Humanos • Lines: 3 (24 min walk)