Guidebook for Mexico City
Essentials
This drugstore is very near the house. It is open from 8am to 10:00 pm. with a very fast delivery service. You'll find a magnet with several telephone numbers on the fridge (5515-1629).
13 locals recommend
Farmacity
39-40 Av. RevoluciónThis drugstore is very near the house. It is open from 8am to 10:00 pm. with a very fast delivery service. You'll find a magnet with several telephone numbers on the fridge (5515-1629).
This hospital is in the Escandon vicinity and it has very good facilities. For emergencies dial 5516 9900.
www.hosptalangeles.com/mexico
17 locals recommend
Hospital Angeles México
208 AgrarismoThis hospital is in the Escandon vicinity and it has very good facilities. For emergencies dial 5516 9900.
www.hosptalangeles.com/mexico
Though not in the Escandon neighborhood, this is probably the closest hospital with very good facilities. For emergencies dial 52782300.
www.hosptalangeles.com/mocel
32 locals recommend
Angeles Mocel Hospital
29 Gobernador Gregorio V. GelatiThough not in the Escandon neighborhood, this is probably the closest hospital with very good facilities. For emergencies dial 52782300.
www.hosptalangeles.com/mocel
This hospital is a 5 mins. drive and it is the best hospital in the surroundings with excellent service. For emergencies dial 52.30.81.61.
www.abchospital.com
11 locals recommend
Centro Médico Tiber
21 C. Río TiberThis hospital is a 5 mins. drive and it is the best hospital in the surroundings with excellent service. For emergencies dial 52.30.81.61.
www.abchospital.com
A fire and police station are located next to each other just a block and a half away. For a fire emergency simply dial 068. To call the police just dial 066.
8 locals recommend
Héroico Cuerpo de Bomberos-Comandante Artemio Venegas Mancera
no. 56 Calle José María VigilA fire and police station are located next to each other just a block and a half away. For a fire emergency simply dial 068. To call the police just dial 066.
And for your convenience, a postal office is just around the corner, 2 blocks away going south.
15 locals recommend
Correos de México
5 CoahuilaAnd for your convenience, a postal office is just around the corner, 2 blocks away going south.
This small convenience store, where you will surely find the most elemental foods and items, is located 2 blocks away and is open 24/7.
49 locals recommend
OXXO
11 RosalesThis small convenience store, where you will surely find the most elemental foods and items, is located 2 blocks away and is open 24/7.
Soriana Híper Tacubaya
4055 C. Gral. José Morán They have delivery service.
Farmacias Benavides TACUBAYA (REVOLUCION)
151 Av. RevoluciónCultura
The Parish of Our Lady of the Candlemas is a colonial church built in 1553 by dominican priests on top of the ruins of a sacred temple of the goddess Xihuacoatl, and it is only 3 blocks south.
Parroquia de la Candelaria
65 Calle José María VigilThe Parish of Our Lady of the Candlemas is a colonial church built in 1553 by dominican priests on top of the ruins of a sacred temple of the goddess Xihuacoatl, and it is only 3 blocks south.
This museum, a work of art on its own, contains the most significant archaeological and anthropological pre-hispanic artifacts. Take the Metro L7 and get off @Auditorio Station.
1503 locals recommend
Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaThis museum, a work of art on its own, contains the most significant archaeological and anthropological pre-hispanic artifacts. Take the Metro L7 and get off @Auditorio Station.
Museo Soumaya
Boulevard Miguel de Cervantes SaavedraMuseo de Arte Moderno
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaTamayo Museum of Contemporary Art
51 Av. Paseo de la ReformaMuseo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresPapalote Museo del Nino
268 Av ConstituyentesBasilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
No. 2 Fray Juan de ZumárragaSightseeing
The Zócalo, also knows as the Plaza de la Constitución, is the main plaza or square in the heart of the historic center of Mexico City. Take the Metro L2 and get off @ Zocalo Station.
795 locals recommend
Zócalo
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónThe Zócalo, also knows as the Plaza de la Constitución, is the main plaza or square in the heart of the historic center of Mexico City. Take the Metro L2 and get off @ Zocalo Station.
It is one of the oldest and largest cathedrals in the Americas. It is situated on the northern side of the Zocalo in downtown Mexico City. Take the Metro Line 2 and get off at Zocalo Station.
269 locals recommend
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónIt is one of the oldest and largest cathedrals in the Americas. It is situated on the northern side of the Zocalo in downtown Mexico City. Take the Metro Line 2 and get off at Zocalo Station.
It was one of the main temples of the Aztecs. It lies northeast of the Zocalo, beside the Metropolitan Cathedral, downtown Mexico City. Take the Metro L2 and get off @ Zocalo Station.
418 locals recommend
Templo Mayor Museum
8 SeminarioIt was one of the main temples of the Aztecs. It lies northeast of the Zocalo, beside the Metropolitan Cathedral, downtown Mexico City. Take the Metro L2 and get off @ Zocalo Station.
Located east of the Zocalo, this which once was a residence for Hernan Cortes, today is the official headquarters of the executive power in Mexico. Take the Metro L2 and get off @ Zocalo Station.
89 locals recommend
National Palace
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónLocated east of the Zocalo, this which once was a residence for Hernan Cortes, today is the official headquarters of the executive power in Mexico. Take the Metro L2 and get off @ Zocalo Station.
Built during Porfirio Diaz' presidential era, this is one of the most emblematic buildings of the historic center of Mexico City. Take the Metro L2 and get off @ Bellas Artes Station.
99 locals recommend
Postal Palace
1 Calle de TacubaBuilt during Porfirio Diaz' presidential era, this is one of the most emblematic buildings of the historic center of Mexico City. Take the Metro L2 and get off @ Bellas Artes Station.
It is the most important cultural center in Mexico City. It is located west of the historic center, net to the Alameda Central park. Take the Metro Line 2 and get off at Bellas Artes Station.
680 locals recommend
Palace of Fine Arts
S/N Av. JuárezIt is the most important cultural center in Mexico City. It is located west of the historic center, net to the Alameda Central park. Take the Metro Line 2 and get off at Bellas Artes Station.
Chapultepec Castle, which has served several purposes during its history, is located on topo of a hill in the middle of Chapultepec Park. Take the Metro Line 1 and get off at Chapultepec Station.
1163 locals recommend
Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle, which has served several purposes during its history, is located on topo of a hill in the middle of Chapultepec Park. Take the Metro Line 1 and get off at Chapultepec Station.
This complex, which is representative of the Spanish Colonial period, houses one of the most exquisite collections of Churrigueresque altarpieces in Mexico. It is located in Tepozotlan, Mexico State.
National Museom of the Viceroyalty
99 HidalgoThis complex, which is representative of the Spanish Colonial period, houses one of the most exquisite collections of Churrigueresque altarpieces in Mexico. It is located in Tepozotlan, Mexico State.
Coyoacan is known as the utmost intellectual and bohemian neighborhoods in Mexico City. Its historic center is one of the most popular places to visit on the weekends.
7 locals recommend
Centenario
Coyoacan is known as the utmost intellectual and bohemian neighborhoods in Mexico City. Its historic center is one of the most popular places to visit on the weekends.
Teotihuacan, known for its architecturally significant pyramids, is located 48 km northeast of Mexico City, We recommend to hire the Turibus or a private tour.
12 locals recommend
Teotihuacan Centro
Teotihuacan, known for its architecturally significant pyramids, is located 48 km northeast of Mexico City, We recommend to hire the Turibus or a private tour.
Central Square is an emblematic park en Mexico City downtown. It is located west of the Palace of Fine Arts. Take the Metro L2 and get off @ Bellas Artes Station.
338 locals recommend
Alameda Central
s/n Avenida HidalgoCentral Square is an emblematic park en Mexico City downtown. It is located west of the Palace of Fine Arts. Take the Metro L2 and get off @ Bellas Artes Station.
Historic center of Mexico City
Shopping
Metropolis Patriotismo
229 PatriotismoDelta Park
462 Avenida CuauhtémocPlaza Carso
245 C. Lago ZurichTerminal Centro Comercial Santa Fé
Antara Fashion Hall
843-B Av. Ejército Nacional MexicanoGetting Around
Very conveniently, this subway station where L1, L7 & L9 intersect, has an entrance right behind the Super Soriana, at Doctora St., one block away from Revolucion Ave.
22 locals recommend
Tacubaya station
Very conveniently, this subway station where L1, L7 & L9 intersect, has an entrance right behind the Super Soriana, at Doctora St., one block away from Revolucion Ave.
The metrobus is an alternative other than the subway. This is the closest metrobus station, approximately 4 blocks away going north.
19 locals recommend
De La Salle station
The metrobus is an alternative other than the subway. This is the closest metrobus station, approximately 4 blocks away going north.
El AICM queda a unos 14 kms. de nuestra propiedad. La manera más fácil de trasladarse desde él a la propiedad es utilizando los taxis autorizados.
88 locals recommend
Benito Juarez International Airport
S/N Av. Capitán Carlos LeónEl AICM queda a unos 14 kms. de nuestra propiedad. La manera más fácil de trasladarse desde él a la propiedad es utilizando los taxis autorizados.
Metro Patriotismo station
Ecobici Oficina
Parks & Nature
This is one of the 9 piers in Xochimilco, where tourists can hire a colorful gondola-like boats called “trajineras” and sail around the 170 km. of canal-chinampa system.
51 locals recommend
Embarcadero Nuevo Nativitas Xochimilco
133 C. del MercadoThis is one of the 9 piers in Xochimilco, where tourists can hire a colorful gondola-like boats called “trajineras” and sail around the 170 km. of canal-chinampa system.
Bosque de Chapultepec II Sección
Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección
Entertainment & Activities
Del Auditorio Nacional sale el TURIBUS. Con 4 distintos circuitos, es la forma más rápida y conveniente de conocer la Cd. de México. Para mayores informes visita su página http://www.turibus.com.mx
304 locals recommend
auditorio nacional
50 Avenida Paseo de la ReformaDel Auditorio Nacional sale el TURIBUS. Con 4 distintos circuitos, es la forma más rápida y conveniente de conocer la Cd. de México. Para mayores informes visita su página http://www.turibus.com.mx
Sala Nezahualcoyotl
3000 Av. Insurgentes SurCentro Cultural Ollin Yoliztli
5141 Periferico SurSix Flags Mexico
Km 1.5 Carr. Picacho-Ajusco