Museo de Charrería, Mexico City

Name: Museo de Charrería
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#284 among attractions in Mexico City

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The Museo de Charrería or Charrería Museum is located in the historic center of Mexico City on Izazaga Street, in an old monastery which was dedicated to the Virgin of Montserrat. The monastery closed in 1821 and the building deteriorated significantly until it was decided to rehabilitate it as a tourist attraction. The purpose of the museum is to preserve and promote the sport and tradition of the charreada with both the museum's permanent display of art and handicrafts as well as outreach programs. ()

Local name: Museo de la Charrería Coordinates: 19°25'30"N, 99°8'14"W

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Cuauhtémoc (Centro)Mexico City Mexico

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Museo de Charrería – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio Nacional, Zócalo, Mercado de San Juan, Palacio de Iturbide.

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Which popular attractions are close to Museo de Charrería?

Nearby attractions include Plaza Tlaxcoaque, Mexico City (6 min walk), Regina Coeli Convent Church, Mexico City (7 min walk), Colegio de San Ignacio de Loyola Vizcaínas, Mexico City (9 min walk), Biblioteca Miguel Lerdo de Tejada, Mexico City (9 min walk).

How to get to Museo de Charrería by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de Charrería:

Train

Isabel la Católica (3 min walk)
San Antonio Abad (17 min walk)

Metro

Isabel la Católica • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Pino Suárez • Lines: 1, 2 (8 min walk)

Bus

Balderas • Lines: Gps (20 min walk)
Paradero RTP Balderas (22 min walk)