Maza, Mexico City

#366 among attractions in Mexico City

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Colonia Maza is a colonia or official neighborhood in the Cuauhtémoc borough just north of the historic center of Mexico City. The colonia’s borders are marked by the following streets: Calle Hierro, Eje 1 Oriente and Avenida FF.CC. Hidalgo to the north, Calzada de Guadalupe to the west and Calle de Acero to the south. ()

Coordinates: 19°27'18"N, 99°7'42"W

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Cuauhtémoc (Maza)Mexico City Mexico

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

Nearby attractions include: Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, Museo Franz Mayer, Arena Coliseo, Tepito.

0.6 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco, Mexico City
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mexico City, the Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco holds a distinguished place in the history of education in the Americas. Established in the 16th century, this institution was the first and one of the most important schools for higher...
1.6 miSW
Decorative arts from the 1500s to 1800s
Museo Franz Mayer, Mexico City
40 min walk • The Museo Franz Mayer, located in the heart of Mexico City, is a testament to the cultural richness and historical depth of Mexican art and design. Housed in a former 16th-century hospital building, this museum showcases a diverse collection of decorative arts spanning...
1.2 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arena Coliseo, Mexico City
30 min walk • Arena Coliseo is an iconic wrestling arena nestled in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico. Known as the "Cathedral of Lucha Libre," this historic venue is a mecca for fans of Mexican professional wrestling—a sport and spectacle beloved by locals and visitors alike.
0.7 miS
Shopping, Market
Tepito, Mexico City
17 min walk • Tepito is a barrio located in Colonia Morelos in the Cuauhtémoc borough of Mexico City bordered by Avenida del Trabajo, Paseo de la Reforma, Eje 1 and Eje 2. Most of the neighborhood is taken up by the colorful tianguis, a traditional open-air market. Tepito's economy has been linked to the tianguis since pre-Hispanic times.
1.7 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of San Hipólito, Mexico City
44 min walk • 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.
1 miSW
Shopping, Market, Flea market
La Lagunilla Market, Mexico City
25 min walk • La Lagunilla Market is a traditional public market in Mexico City, located about ten blocks north of the city's main plaza, in a neighborhood called La Lagunilla.
1.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museo Nacional de la Estampa, Mexico City
40 min walk • The Museo de la Estampa is a museum in Mexico City, dedicated to the history, preservation and promotion of Mexican graphic arts.
1.2 miS
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Abelardo L. Rodríguez Market, Mexico City
32 min walk • The Abelardo L. Rodriguez Market is a traditional public market located in the historic center of Mexico City, northeast of the main plaza, or Zocalo. It was built in 1934 as a prototype for a more modern marketplace and has a number of unusual features such as day care and an auditorium.
0.6 miSW
Public square with Aztec ruins
Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Mexico City
15 min walk • The Plaza de las Tres Culturas is the main square within the Tlatelolco neighborhood of Mexico City. The name "Three Cultures" is in recognition of the three periods of Mexican history reflected by buildings in the plaza: pre-Columbian, Spanish colonial, and the independent nation.
0.7 miSW
Archaeological site, Historical place
Tlatelolco Archaeological Site, Mexico City
18 min walk • Tlatelolco is an archaeological excavation site in Mexico City, Mexico where remains of the pre-Columbian city-state of the same name have been found. It is centered on the Plaza de las Tres Culturas.
1.2 miS
Museum, History museum, Baroque architecture
Palace of the Inquisition, Mexico City
32 min walk • The Palace of the Inquisition stands on the corner of República de Brasil and República de Venezuela streets in Mexico City, Mexico. As neither side of the building faces Santo Domingo Plaza, the entrance is placed at a canted corner to face the plaza.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Maza?

Nearby attractions include Colonia Felipe Pescador, Mexico City (5 min walk), Colonia Ex Hipódromo de Peralvillo, Mexico City (12 min walk), Colonia Morelos, Mexico City (15 min walk), Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Mexico City (15 min walk).

How to get to Maza by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maza:

Bus

Mercado Beethoven • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (5 min walk)
Peralvillo • Lines: Metrobús Línea 7 Campo Marte - Indios Verdes, Metrobús Línea 7 Indios Verdes - Campo Marte (6 min walk)

Metro

Misterios • Lines: 5 (15 min walk)
Valle Gómez • Lines: 5 (16 min walk)

Train

Tlatelolco (25 min walk)