Central Library, Mexico City

Name: Central Library
Address: Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City, 04510, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5622 1625

#166 among attractions in Mexico City

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Facts and practical information

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. It has a multidisciplinary approach for all the university courses from the adjacent faculties. ()

Local name: Biblioteca Central Coordinates: 19°20'0"N, 99°11'15"W

Address

Ciudad UniversitariaMexico City 04510 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5622 1625

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Day trips

Central Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Plaza Oasis Coyoacán, Parque de la Bombilla, J&M Loreto.

~1030 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City
5 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 miNE
19°20'43"N • 99°10'47"W
Plaza Oasis Coyoacán, Mexico City
25 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miN
Park
Parque de la Bombilla, Mexico City
25 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.
0.5 miNW
19°20'21"N • 99°11'35"W
J&M Loreto, Mexico City
14 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.3 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museo De La Acuarela, Mexico City
32 min walk • The Alfredo Guati Rojo National Watercolor Museum was the first museum in the world dedicated specifically to watercolor painting.
0.7 miE
Archaeological site
Copilco, Mexico City
19 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.
0.9 miN
Museum, Church, Architecture
El Carmen complex, Mexico City
23 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.
1.2 miS
Library
National Library of Mexico, Mexico City
31 min walk • The National Library of Mexico is located in Ciudad Universitaria, the main campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma Mexico in Mexico City. It was first established on November 30, 1867.
~730 ftE
19°19'59"N • 99°11'7"W
Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City
4 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.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Concert hall
Fonoteca Nacional, Mexico City
34 min walk • The Fonoteca Nacional is a Mexican institution under the Ministry of Culture that preserves the sound heritage and promotes the culture of listening and sound through five priority activities: rescuing and preserving the country's sound...
0.8 miS
Universities and schools
National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City
21 min walk • The National Autonomous University of Mexico is a public research university in Mexico. It ranks highly in world rankings based on the university's extensive research and innovation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Central Library open?

Central Library is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 8:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Central Library?

Nearby attractions include Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City (4 min walk), Copilco, Mexico City (19 min walk), National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City (21 min walk), El Carmen complex, Mexico City (23 min walk).

How to get to Central Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central Library:

Bus

Filosofía y Letras • Lines: Pb 1, Pb 13, Pb 5, Pb 7, Pb 9 (3 min walk)
Rectoría • Lines: Pb 1, Pb 9 (4 min walk)

Metro

Copilco • Lines: 3 (18 min walk)
Miguel Ángel de Quevedo • Lines: 3 (26 min walk)

Train

Copilco (18 min walk)
Miguel Ángel de Quevedo (26 min walk)