Cobblestone streets, a kiosk where there is almost always live music, places to have a mezcal or a delicious chocolate. We tell you what to do in Centro Tlalpan now that you want to take a walk.
South of the CDMX, very close to the Cuernavaca exit, is one of the best places to forget about the city and feel in a magical village atmosphere.
Located in the largest municipality of the CDMX, the origins of this neighborhood full of artists date back to pre-Hispanic times. Its name comes from the Nahuatl culture and means “place on dry land”.
What to do in Downtown Tlalpan
The first thing you should do is take a stroll through the main square, where you will find the kiosk in the middle of beautiful vegetation and you are sure to find some live music.
📍Francisco I. Madero 10, Tlalpan Centro I, Tlalpan, 14000 Mexico City, CDMX
A visit to the interior of the Parish of San Agustín, founded almost 500 years ago by a religious order that arrived from Spain, is a must. The most notable feature of the parish church of San Agustín is its baroque altarpiece covered with gold leaf.
You should know that there are several gastronomic options nearby that will surely suit you, no matter what your tastes are.
If you are looking for Mexican gastronomy to taste a good mezcal, Barra Alipús is the perfect option. This restaurant is specially dedicated to Oaxacan gastronomy.
📍Guadalupe Victoria 15, Centro, Tlalpan, 14000 Mexico City, CDMX
If you are looking for something more restaurant style with a tablecloth, we recommend Antigua Hacienda de Tlalpan. Here you will find options of meat, seafood and more, in a colonial atmosphere.
4619 Tlalpan St., Tlalpan Centro I, Tlalpan, 14000 Mexico City, CDMX
For something more casual, there is the Mercado de la Paz, that unmissable brick building that was inaugurated by Porfirio Díaz. Here you will find corrida food stands and more.
But if what you’re craving is dessert, Aurora Café is the perfect place to have a hot chocolate, try one of their delicious desserts, or sip your after-dinner coffee.
plaza de la Constitución s/n esquina Guadalupe Victoria mercado la paz Mercado La Paz, Local 16, Tlalpan Centro I, 14000 Mexico City, CDMX
What to do in downtown Tlalpan in terms of museums is a recurring theme. Here you will find the Museum of Time, where measuring tools with very old machinery are kept, such as wooden cuckoo clocks and musical boxes.
plaza de la Constitución 7 next to the Alcaldía Tlalpan building, Tlalpan Centro I, 14000 Mexico City, CDMX
The Tlalpan History Museum is another must-see. You will find it easily, as it is a stately 19th century building known by the locals as “La Casona”.
📍Plaza de la Constitución No. 10, Tlalpan Centro I, Tlalpan, 14000 Mexico City, CDMX
do you like art? You will love the Casa Frissac Cultural Center. It is a very Instagrammable French style building that frequently hosts different cultural activities.
📍Calle Moneda sn, Tlalpan Centro I, Tlalpan, 14000 Mexico City, CDMX
Another option to get to know a less touristy side of downtown Tlalpan, is to take one of the tours of The art and culture route (RAC). On its route through the Tlalpan Center you will be able to visit the homes, workshops and studios of different contemporary Mexican artists.
If you are a nature lover, our recommendation is the Fuentes Brotantes National Park, a place with a natural river and lush trees. Here you can spend some family time and see lots of ducks.
📍Av de Las Fuentes, Fuentes Brotantes, Tlalpan, 14410 Mexico City, CDMX
Organize your weekend getting to know the little gems that CDMX has for you and that you surely didn’t know about.