Iztapalapa

Worth seeing in and around Iztapalapa

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral

   The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, also commonly called the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, is the cathedral church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico. It is situated on top of the former Aztec sacred precinct near the Templo Mayor on the northern side of the Plaza de la Constitución in the historic center of Mexico City.

   9.4 km · cathedral in Mexico City · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Estadio Azteca

   Estadio Azteca, officially known as Estadio Banorte for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium located in Coyoacán, Mexico City. At an elevation of 2,241 meters above sea level it is the official home of Club América of Liga MX and the Mexico national team.

   8.6 km · football stadium in Mexico City, Mexico · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Templo Mayor

   The Templo Mayor was the main temple of the Mexica people in their capital city of Tenōchtitlan, which is now Mexico City. Its architectural style belongs to the late Postclassic period of Mesoamerica.

   9.4 km · main Temple of Tenochtitlan · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Frida Kahlo Museum

   The Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as The Blue House for the structure's cobalt-blue walls, is a historic house museum and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. It is in the Colonia del Carmen neighborhood of Coyoacán in Mexico City.

   7.3 km · historic house museum and art museum dedicated to the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Zócalo

   Zócalo is the common name of the main square in central Mexico City. Prior to the conquest by Spain, it was the main ceremonial center in the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.

   9.3 km · plaza in Mexico City · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Ciudad de los Deportes Stadium

   Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes is a 34,253-seat multi-purpose stadium located in Ciudad de los Deportes, Mexico City. The facility is used for association football matches and for American football as well.

   9.4 km · football (soccer) stadium in Ciudad de los Deportes, Mexico City, home venue for Atlante · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Torre Latinoamericana

   The Torre Latinoamericana is a skyscraper in downtown Mexico City. Its central location, height, and history make it one of the city's most important landmarks.

   9.8 km · tower in Mexico City · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Museo Nacional de Arte

   The Museo Nacional de Arte is the Mexican national art museum, located in the historical center of Mexico City. The museum is housed in a neoclassical building at No.

   10 km · art museum in Mexico City, Mexico · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Palacio de los Deportes

   Palacio de los Deportes is an indoor arena located in Mexico City, Mexico. It is within the Magdalena Mixhuca Sports City complex, near the Mexico City International Airport and in front of the Estadio GNP Seguros, in which sports and artistic events are also celebrated.

   5.3 km · indoor arena located in Mexico City · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia

    The National Institute of Anthropology and History is a Mexican federal government bureau established in 1939 to guarantee the research, preservation, protection, and promotion of the prehistoric, archaeological, anthropological, historical, and paleontological heritage of Mexico. Its creation has played a key role in preserving Mexican cultural heritage.

    9.6 km · research institute in Mexico · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

1. 01
   Catedral de Iztapalapa
2. 02
   Ex-convento de San Juan Evangelista Culhuacán

   Historic monastery founded by the Augustinian friars in 1552, though the current church was built during the 18th century.

3. 03
   Head of Juarez Monument
4. 04
   Museo Fuego Nuevo
5. 05
   Museo de Servicio Transportes Electricos
6. 06
   Sur

   Small historical collection of trams and trolleys, most from the early 20th century.

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Things to do

1. 01
   Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu

   Ciudad Deportiva Magdalena Mixihuca (Closest Metro stations are Puebla or Cuidad Deportiva, line 9).

2. 02
   Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

   Rio de la Piedad (Metro to Palacio de los Deportes),.

3. 03
   Palacio de los Deportes

   Metro station: Ciudad Deportiva (Line 9)).

4. 04
   Cerro de la Estrella National Park

   Established in 1938 as a recreational area and green space for the city, the 1,093 hectare park is under enormous pressure from urban blight and overpopulation.

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Getting to Iztapalapa

Airports

Mexico City Benito Juárez (MEX), 9 km · Felipe Ángeles (NLU), 44 km · Adolfo López Mateos (TLC), 50 km

Stations

Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez, 8.9 km

• Mexico City → Iztapalapa

  11 km · quickest by road, 33 min · MX$12–17
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• Toluca → Iztapalapa

  62 km · quickest by road, 1h 49m · MX$70–90
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• Puebla → Iztapalapa

  96 km · quickest by road, 2h 23m · MX$110–145
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