Tlatelolco Archaeological Site, Mexico City

Name: Tlatelolco Archaeological Site
Address: Flores Magon, Mexico City, Mexico

#115 among attractions in Mexico City

Archaeological site, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Tlatelolco is an archaeological excavation site in Mexico City, Mexico where remains of the pre-Columbian city-state of the same name have been found. It is centered on the Plaza de las Tres Culturas. On one side of the square is this excavated Tlatelolco site, on a second is the oldest European school of higher learning in the Americas called the Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, and on the third stands a mid-20th-century modern office complex, formerly housing the Mexican Foreign Ministry, and since 2005 used as the Centro Cultural Universitario of UNAM. ()

Local name: Zona Arqueológica de Tlatelolco Coordinates: 19°26'60"N, 99°8'14"W

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Flores MagonCuauhtémoc (Nonoalco Tlatelolco)Mexico City Mexico

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Tlatelolco Archaeological Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, Museo Franz Mayer, Arena Coliseo, El Caballito.

~390 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, Mexico City
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1 miSW
Decorative arts from the 1500s to 1800s
Museo Franz Mayer, Mexico City
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0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City
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1 miS
Monuments and statues
El Caballito, Mexico City
25 min walk • El Caballito is an iconic sculpture located in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico. This impressive piece of art stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of the area. The sculpture depicts a robust, abstract horse and is a well-known...
0.9 miS
Museum dedicated to Mexican art
Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico City
24 min walk • The Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) stands as a pinnacle of cultural heritage in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico. Housed in a neoclassical building that is an architectural gem in its own right, MUNAL offers visitors a profound journey through Mexican art history, from...
0.7 miSE
Shopping, Market
Tepito, Mexico City
18 min walk • Tepito is a barrio located in Colonia Morelos in the Cuauhtémoc borough of Mexico City bordered by Avenida del Trabajo, Paseo de la Reforma, Eje 1 and Eje 2. Most of the neighborhood is taken up by the colorful tianguis, a traditional open-air market. Tepito's economy has been linked to the tianguis since pre-Hispanic times.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Market, Flea market
La Lagunilla Market, Mexico City
13 min walk • La Lagunilla Market is a traditional public market in Mexico City, located about ten blocks north of the city's main plaza, in a neighborhood called La Lagunilla.
1 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museo Nacional de la Estampa, Mexico City
25 min walk • The Museo de la Estampa is a museum in Mexico City, dedicated to the history, preservation and promotion of Mexican graphic arts.
~730 ftNE
Public square with Aztec ruins
Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Mexico City
4 min walk • The Plaza de las Tres Culturas is the main square within the Tlatelolco neighborhood of Mexico City. The name "Three Cultures" is in recognition of the three periods of Mexican history reflected by buildings in the plaza: pre-Columbian, Spanish colonial, and the independent nation.
1 miS
Park
Garden of the Triple Alliance, Mexico City
26 min walk • The Garden of the Triple Alliance is a small garden and monument composed of three bronze castings representing the three Tlatoaque of the Aztec Triple Alliance, and made by the artist Jesús Fructuoso Contreras between 1888 and 1889.
0.9 miS
Museum, History museum, Baroque architecture
Palace of the Inquisition, Mexico City
22 min walk • The Palace of the Inquisition stands on the corner of República de Brasil and República de Venezuela streets in Mexico City, Mexico. As neither side of the building faces Santo Domingo Plaza, the entrance is placed at a canted corner to face the plaza.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tlatelolco Archaeological Site open?

Tlatelolco Archaeological Site is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday 8 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Tlatelolco Archaeological Site?

Nearby attractions include Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, Mexico City (2 min walk), Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Mexico City (4 min walk), Tlatelolco, Mexico City (8 min walk), Conjunto Urbano Nonoalco Tlatelolco, Mexico City (9 min walk).

How to get to Tlatelolco Archaeological Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tlatelolco Archaeological Site:

Bus

Glorieta Cuitláhuac • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (5 min walk)
Tres Culturas • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (8 min walk)

Metro

Garibaldi/Lagunilla • Lines: 8, B (11 min walk)
Tlatelolco • Lines: 3 (14 min walk)

Train

Tlatelolco (14 min walk)
Bellas Artes (25 min walk)