National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City

#310 among attractions in Mexico City

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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. It is the largest university in Latin America and has one of the biggest campuses in the world. UNAM's main campus in Mexico City, known as Ciudad Universitaria, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that was designed by some of Mexico's best-known architects of the 20th century and hosted the 1968 Summer Olympic Games. Murals in the main campus were painted by some of the most recognized artists in Mexican history, such as Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros. With acceptance rates usually below 10%, UNAM is also known for its competitive admission process. UNAM generates a number of strong research publications and patents in diverse areas, such as robotics, computer science, mathematics, physics, history, philosophy, among others. All Mexican Nobel laureates are either alumni or faculty of UNAM. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°19'18"N, 99°11'8"W

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National Autonomous University of Mexico – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Perisur, Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Universum, Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo.

1.2 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Perisur, Mexico City
32 min walk • Perisur, short for Centro Comercial Perisur, is a bustling shopping center in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico. Established in 1980, this expansive retail haven has evolved into one of the city's premier destinations for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City
19 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...
0.8 miSE
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Universum, Mexico City
20 min walk • Universum is Mexico's primary museum dedicated to promoting science and technology to the public as well as support the university's science missions. It was opened in 1992 at the Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City. Today it has thirteen halls divided by theme dedicated to various permanent exhibitions.
0.5 miS
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo, Mexico City
13 min walk • The Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo, also known as MUAC, is a large contemporary art museum located within the main campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. It opened in November 2008 and it is the first Mexican public museum exclusively focused to the arts created in the XXI century.
1.3 miNW
19°20'21"N • 99°11'35"W
J&M Loreto, Mexico City
34 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miN
Library
Central Library, Mexico City
21 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.
1.1 miNE
Archaeological site
Copilco, Mexico City
29 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.
~1990 ftS
Library
National Library of Mexico, Mexico City
10 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.
0.8 miN
19°19'59"N • 99°11'7"W
Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City
20 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 National Autonomous University of Mexico?

Nearby attractions include National Library of Mexico, Mexico City (10 min walk), Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo, Mexico City (13 min walk), Universum, Mexico City (20 min walk), Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City (20 min walk).

How to get to National Autonomous University of Mexico by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Autonomous University of Mexico:

Bus

Dgtic • Lines: Pb 2, Pb 4, Pb 6 (3 min walk)
Educación a Distancia • Lines: Pb 2, Pb 4, Pb 6 (3 min walk)

Train

Universidad (20 min walk)
Copilco (29 min walk)

Metro

Universidad • Lines: 3 (20 min walk)
Copilco • Lines: 3 (29 min walk)