Colonia Algarín, Mexico City

Name: Colonia Algarín
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#339 among attractions in Mexico City

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Colonia Algarín is a very small working class residential neighborhood located south of the historic center of Mexico City. Its border to the north is Eje 3 Sur José Peón Contreras, to the south Viaducto Miguel Alemán, to the east San Antonio Abad Ave and to the west Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas. Colonia Algarín is located between colonias Buenos Aires, Álamos, Obrera and Asturias. On the south border, alongside Viaducto Miguel Alemán, flows the Río de la Piedad. This river, just as in the case as many other rivers of the city, is encased in cement. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°24'20"N, 99°8'24"W

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Cuauhtémoc (Algarín)Mexico City Mexico

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Colonia Algarín – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque Delta, Centro Cultural Border, Museo MoDo, Mercado Jamaica.

0.9 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Parque Delta, Mexico City
24 min walk • Parque Delta is a bustling commercial hub located in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico. This modern shopping center stands as a prime example of urban revitalization, transforming the area into a vibrant destination for both locals and tourists alike.
1.3 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Centro Cultural Border, Mexico City
34 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant streets of Mexico City, the Centro Cultural Border stands as a beacon of contemporary culture and artistic expression. This dynamic cultural center has established itself as a hub for creative minds, offering a platform for a diverse range of...
1.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Museo MoDo, Mexico City
41 min walk • The Museo del Objeto del Objeto, or MODO, is a museum in Mexico City and the first museum in Mexico dedicated to design and communications.
1.1 miE
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Mercado Jamaica, Mexico City
29 min walk • Mercado Jamaica is one of Mexico City’s traditional public markets where various vendors sell their wares in an established location. This market began in the 1950s as part of efforts to urbanize the markets in the area.
1.5 miNE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Mercado de Sonora, Mexico City
40 min walk • Mercado de Sonora is a city-established traditional market, located just southeast of the historic center of Mexico City in the Colonia Merced Balbuena neighborhood.
1.3 miN
Square
Plaza Tlaxcoaque, Mexico City
33 min walk • Tlaxcoaque is a plaza located in the historic center of Mexico City which has given its name to both the 17th-century church that is on it and the blocks that surround it.
1 miW
Cemetery
Panteón Francés, Mexico City
25 min walk • The Panteón Francés de la Piedad is a cemetery in Mexico City in which several notable people are interred. It is located in the southern section of the city, adjacent to the medical center, the Centro Medico Metro station, and the Colonia Buenos Aires neighborhood.
1.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Texcoco, Mexico City
27 min walk • Lake Texcoco was a natural lake within the "Anahuac" or Valley of Mexico. Lake Texcoco is best known as where the Aztecs built the city of Tenochtitlan, which was located on an island within the lake.
1.1 miW
Park
Jardín Ramón López Velarde, Mexico City
28 min walk • Jardín Ramón López Velarde is a park in Mexico City in the southeast corner of Colonia Roma Sur in front of the Centro Médico Siglo XXI medical center. It is built where the Estadio Nacional stadium once stood and later public housing which was damaged during the 1985 Mexico City earthquake.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Benito Juárez, Mexico City
31 min walk • Benito Juárez, is a borough in the Mexico City. It is a largely residential area, located to the south of historic center of Mexico City, although there are pressures for areas to convert to commercial use. It was named after Benito Juárez, president in the 19th century.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Centro Urbano Benito Juárez, Mexico City
30 min walk • The Centro Urbano Benito Juárez, more commonly called the Multifamiliar Juárez, was a large apartment complex built on the southeast section of Colonia Roma, Mexico City in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Colonia Algarín?

Nearby attractions include Colonia Vista Alegre, Mexico City (15 min walk), Colonia Asturias, Mexico City (16 min walk), Colonia Ampliación Asturias, Mexico City (16 min walk), Viaducto Piedad, Mexico City (16 min walk).

How to get to Colonia Algarín by public transport?

The nearest stations to Colonia Algarín:

Metro

Lázaro Cárdenas • Lines: 9 (8 min walk)
Viaducto • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)

Train

Chabacano (10 min walk)
San Antonio Abad (21 min walk)

Bus

Álamos • Lines: Línea 2 Tacubaya → Tepalcates, Línea 2 Tepalcates → Tacubaya (20 min walk)
Xola • Lines: Línea 2 Tacubaya → Tepalcates, Línea 2 Tepalcates → Tacubaya (20 min walk)