Colonia Obrera, Mexico City

#342 among attractions in Mexico City

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Colonia Obrera is an administrative neighborhood of the borough of Cuauhtémoc in the center of Mexico City. It was established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and became home to many artisans and industrial workmen. Up to the early 1980s, a number of sewing factories were still located here, but the 1985 Mexico City earthquake destroyed many, including the Topeka factory in which many of the seamstresses died inside. Today, the area has a high crime rate but there have been efforts to revitalize it. ()

Coordinates: 19°24'54"N, 99°8'21"W

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Cuauhtémoc (Obrera)Mexico City Mexico

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

Nearby attractions include: Mercado de San Juan, Arena México, Museum of Mexico City, Centro Cultural Border.

1.1 miN
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Mercado de San Juan, Mexico City
28 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Mexico City lies the Mercado de San Juan, a culinary treasure trove that beckons food lovers and curious travelers alike. Known for its exceptional variety of gourmet foods and exotic ingredients, this vibrant market is a testament...
1.1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arena México, Mexico City
28 min walk • Arena México, a bastion of vibrant spectacle and pulsating excitement, stands proudly in the heart of Mexico City as a premier sports venue and the epicenter of professional wrestling in the country. Known colloquially as "La Catedral de la Lucha Libre," or the...
1.1 miNE
History museum housed in a former palace
Museum of Mexico City, Mexico City
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mexico City, the Museum of Mexico City (Museo de la Ciudad de México) is a cultural gem that offers a deep dive into the rich tapestry of the city's history. Housed in an exquisite 18th-century baroque building, the museum is a must-visit for...
1.1 miW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Centro Cultural Border, Mexico City
29 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...
1.2 miSE
Shopping, Market, Farmer's market
Mercado Jamaica, Mexico City
30 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.
1.1 miNE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Mercado de Sonora, Mexico City
28 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.
0.9 miN
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Regina Coeli Convent Church, Mexico City
23 min walk • Regina Coeli Convent Church is a Roman Catholic parish church and former convent built in the historic center of Mexico City, on the corner of Regina and Bolivar Streets. The church building is the only functioning portion of a former 16th century convent.
0.6 miNE
Square
Plaza Tlaxcoaque, Mexico City
17 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.
1.1 miN
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Church of San Bernardo, Mexico City
30 min walk • The Church of San Bernardo stands at the corner of Avenida 20 de Noviembre and Venustiano Carranza Street just south of the Zocalo or main plaza of Mexico City. It was part of a convent of the same name that was founded in 1636, but was closed along with all convents and monasteries during the La Reforma period in 1861.
1.1 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture
Cathedral of Our Lady of Valvanera, Mexico City
30 min walk • The Cathedral of Our Lady of Valvanera is located southeast of the main plaza, or Zocalo, of Mexico City on the corner of Correo Mayor and Republica de Uruguay in the historic center. The church originally belonged to the Convent of Santo Niño Perdido which was founded in 1573.
0.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Texcoco, Mexico City
13 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Colonia Obrera?

Nearby attractions include Lake Texcoco, Mexico City (13 min walk), Colonia Tránsito, Mexico City (14 min walk), Colonia Vista Alegre, Mexico City (14 min walk), Plaza Tlaxcoaque, Mexico City (17 min walk).

How to get to Colonia Obrera by public transport?

The nearest stations to Colonia Obrera:

Train

San Antonio Abad (8 min walk)
Chabacano (13 min walk)

Metro

San Antonio Abad • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)
Obrera • Lines: 8 (9 min walk)

Bus

Balderas • Lines: Gps (27 min walk)
Paradero RTP Balderas (28 min walk)