Colonia San Rafael, Mexico City

Name: Colonia San Rafael
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#277 among attractions in Mexico City

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Colonia San Rafael is a colonia of the Cuauhtémoc borough of Mexico City, just west of the historic city center. It was established in the late 19th century as one of the first formal neighborhoods outside of the city center and initially catered to the wealthy of the Porfirio Díaz era. These early residents built large mansions, many with French influence, and many still remain. Middle class residents moved in soon afterwards, and building and rebuilding over the 20th century has introduced a number of architectural styles. These buildings include some of the first works by Luis Barragán and today 383 are classified as having historic value. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°26'16"N, 99°9'45"W

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Cuauhtémoc (San Rafael)Mexico City Mexico

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Colonia San Rafael – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Reforma 222, Monumento a la Independencia, Nicho Bears and Bar, Glorieta de los Insurgentes.

0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Reforma 222, Mexico City
16 min walk • Reforma 222 is a contemporary icon nestled in the heart of Mexico City, serving as a bustling shopping centre and a modern architectural marvel. Situated on the famous Paseo de la Reforma, this urban complex is a blend of retail, office, and residential spaces, all...
0.8 miSW
Iconic War of Independence monument
Monumento a la Independencia, Mexico City
22 min walk • The Monumento a la Independencia, commonly known as El Ángel, is an iconic landmark that towers over Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City, Mexico. This grandiose statue and column, inaugurated in 1910, commemorates Mexico's hard-won struggle for independence from...
1 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Nicho Bears and Bar, Mexico City
25 min walk • Nicho Bears and Bar is a gay bar in Zona Rosa, Mexico City, Mexico. Passport Magazine's Joseph Pedro said the bar offers "low-key bear night where you're assigned numbers for secret messages". In 2018, Alberto Cervantes of TimeOut included Nicho in his list of the city's 10 best gay bars.
1 miS
Park
Glorieta de los Insurgentes, Mexico City
26 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Mexico City, the Glorieta de los Insurgentes is a vibrant city park that offers a respite from the urban sprawl. As a significant landmark within the city, the Glorieta serves not only as a green space but also as a cultural and social...
0.5 miSE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Monument to Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City
14 min walk • The Monument to Cuauhtémoc is an 1887 monument dedicated to the last Mexica ruler of Tenochtitlan Cuauhtémoc, located at the intersection of Avenida de los Insurgentes and Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City.
1 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of San Hipólito, Mexico City
26 min walk • The Church of San Hipólito is a Catholic church on Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma. It was built in 1520 by Black Spaniard conquistador Juan Garrido following a battle between the Spanish colonists and the Aztecs.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museo Universitario del Chopo, Mexico City
12 min walk • The Museo Universitario del Chopo is located at Doctor Enrique González Martínez Street in the Colonia Santa María la Ribera of Mexico City. It has collections in contemporary art, and is part of the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Mexico City
19 min walk • Ripley's Believe It or Not! is an American franchise founded by Robert Ripley, which deals in bizarre events and items so strange and unusual that readers might question the claims.
0.7 miE
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
Palace of the Count of Buenavista, Mexico City
18 min walk • The Palace of the Count of Buenavista is a Mexican historical building located in Cuauhtémoc, precisely at 50 Puente de Alvarado Street, in the Tabacalera neighborhood.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museo Nacional de San Carlos, Mexico City
18 min walk • The Museo Nacional de San Carlos is a Mexican national art museum devoted to European art, located in the Cuauhtémoc borough in Mexico City. The museum is housed in the Palace of the Count of Buenavista, a neoclassical building at Puente de Alvarado No. 50, Colonia Tabacalera, Mexico City.
0.9 miE
Museum, Historical place, Cemetery
Panteón de San Fernando, Mexico City
24 min walk • The San Fernando Pantheon is one of the oldest cemeteries in Mexico City that is preserved to this day. It is one of the most representative examples of 19th century funerary architecture and art in Mexico, and it functioned between 1832 and 1872.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Colonia San Rafael?

Nearby attractions include Museo Experimental El Eco, Mexico City (9 min walk), Jardín del Arte Sullivan, Mexico City (10 min walk), Mexico City National Cemetery, Mexico City (11 min walk), Mother's Monument, Mexico City (11 min walk).

How to get to Colonia San Rafael by public transport?

The nearest stations to Colonia San Rafael:

Metro

San Cosme • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)
Revolución • Lines: 2 (15 min walk)

Train

San Cosme (8 min walk)
Revolución (15 min walk)

Bus

Reforma • Lines: Mb L1, Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (13 min walk)
Revolución • Lines: Mb L1 (13 min walk)