Xoco, Mexico City

#379 among attractions in Mexico City

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Xoco is a neighborhood of Mexico City in Benito Juárez borough. Xoco was originally a village dating to times before the Spanish conquest. Now it is an important commercial hot spot that lies just across the northern edge of Coyoacán, and is home to Centro Coyoacán and Patio Universidad shopping centers and the Torre Mitikah development, which will be Mexico City's biggest mixed used complex. Xoco is served by the Coyoacán station of the Mexico City metro which belongs to line 3. The national cinematheque, the Cineteca Nacional, also stands here and is home to a cemetery, the Panteón de Xoco, the IMER, the Instituto Nacional para el Desarrollo de los Pueblos Indígenas, and the Roberto Cantoral concert hall. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°22'0"N, 99°9'60"W

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Benito Juárez (Santa Cruz Atoyac)Mexico City Mexico

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Xoco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Plaza de Toros México, Frida Kahlo Museum, Galerías Insurgentes.

1.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, Mexico City
36 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Mexico City, Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, formerly known as Estadio Azul, stands as a testament to the country's passion for sports and entertainment. This iconic sports venue has been a focal point for local and international events...
1.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Plaza de Toros México, Mexico City
36 min walk • Plaza de Toros México, located in the bustling heart of Mexico City, stands as the largest bullring in the world. With a staggering capacity to seat approximately 41,000 spectators, this colossal arena is a landmark of cultural significance and a testament to the...
0.8 miS
Famous artist's home-turned-museum
Frida Kahlo Museum, Mexico City
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mexico City, the Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as La Casa Azul for its cobalt-blue walls, stands as a vibrant testament to one of Mexico's most iconic artists. The museum is housed in the very building where Frida Kahlo was born, lived,...
0.9 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galerías Insurgentes, Mexico City
22 min walk • Galerías Insurgentes is a bustling shopping center situated in the heart of Mexico City, offering a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options. This modern mall, nestled in one of the city's most dynamic districts, provides a sanctuary for both locals...
0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Alberca Olímpica Francisco Márquez, Mexico City
25 min walk • The Alberca Olímpica Francisco Márquez is a renowned sport venue situated in the vibrant city of Mexico City, Mexico. This Olympic-size swimming pool has been a cornerstone of aquatic sports in the country since its inauguration.
1.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones, Mexico City
37 min walk • The Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones is located in the former Monastery of San Diego Churubusco, which was built on top of an Aztec shrine. The museum is split into two sections.
0.9 miS
Park
Viveros de Coyoacán, Mexico City
23 min walk • Viveros de Coyoacán is a combination tree nursery and public park which covers 38.9 hectares in the Coyoacán borough of Mexico City. The nursery was founded by Miguel Angel de Quevedo in the early 20th century as a way to provide seedlings for the reforestation of Mexico’s badly damaged forests, especially around Mexico City.
~260 ftNE
19°22'1"N • 99°9'58"W
Plaza Universidad, Mexico City
2 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.8 miSE
House museum tracing Trotsky's exile
Leon Trotsky Museum, Mexico City
21 min walk • The Leon Trotsky House Museum, Trotsky Museum, or Trotsky House Museum, is a museum honoring Leon Trotsky and an organization that works to promote political asylum, located in the Coyoacán neighborhood of Mexico City. Its official name is Instituto del Derecho de Asilo - Museo Casa de León Trotsky.
1.2 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares, Mexico City
31 min walk • Museo Nacional de las Culturas Populares is a museum in Mexico City dedicated to Mexico's ethnic and cultural diversity. This diversity not only includes that of its indigenous peoples, but also those of its regions and socioeconomic strata.
0.4 miS
19°21'40"N • 99°9'53"W
Cineteca Nacional, Mexico City
11 min walk • Nightlife, Cinema

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Which popular attractions are close to Xoco?

Nearby attractions include Cineteca Nacional, Mexico City (11 min walk), Leon Trotsky Museum, Mexico City (21 min walk), Frida Kahlo Museum, Mexico City (22 min walk), Mercado Tlacoquemecatl, Mexico City (23 min walk).

How to get to Xoco by public transport?

The nearest stations to Xoco:

Metro

Zapata • Lines: 12, 3 (8 min walk)
Coyoacán • Lines: 3 (12 min walk)

Train

Coyoacán (12 min walk)
Viveros-Derechos Humanos (26 min walk)

Bus

Río Churubusco • Lines: Mb L1 (24 min walk)
Félix Cuevas • Lines: Mb L1 (25 min walk)