Church of San Hipólito, Mexico City

Name: Church of San Hipólito
Address: Zarco 12, Mexico City, 06300, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 2517 1746

#79 among attractions in Mexico City

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The Church of San Hipólito is a Catholic church on Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma. It was built in 1520 by Black Spaniard conquistador Juan Garrido following a battle between the Spanish colonists and the Aztecs. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°26'15"N, 99°8'49"W

Address

Zarco 12Cuauhtémoc (Guerrero)Mexico City 06300 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 2517 1746

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Church of San Hipólito – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palacio de Bellas Artes, La Casa de Madero, Museo Franz Mayer, Plaza de la Solidaridad.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of San Hipólito?

Nearby attractions include Centro Cultural José Martí, Mexico City (2 min walk), Ex Convento de San Diego / Pinacoteca Virreinal / Laboratorio Arte Alameda, Mexico City (2 min walk), Museo Mural Diego Rivera, Mexico City (3 min walk), Panteón de San Fernando, Mexico City (4 min walk).

How to get to Church of San Hipólito by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of San Hipólito:

Train

Hidalgo (1 min walk)
Juárez (8 min walk)

Metro

Hidalgo • Lines: 2, 3 (1 min walk)
Juárez • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)

Bus

Hidalgo • Lines: 4, Etiopía/Plaza de la transparencia - Tenayuca, Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (4 min walk)