Area Guide

In the colonial area of San Angel there are several interesting places to visit. The studio of mexican artist Diego Rivera is located directly across from the restaurant.

On Saturdays in the heart of San Angel is the Saturday Bazaar which is famous for its great variety of handcrafts, paintings and antiques. Local artists exhibit their work in the plaza. There are several restaurants at the plaza also.

Plaza and Ex Convent of San Jacinto its located nearby. The gardens and the architecture of the Convent are worth a visit.

The Convent of El Carmen Museum on Revolution Avenue has mommies on display.

For shoppers there is Pabellon Altavista which has boutiques and Restaurants.

The National University of Mexico (UNAM Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México) is located farther south on Insurgentes Avenue. Admire the murals of the Tower of Rectoria, the Olimpic Stadium and the Central Library created by Siqueiros, Diego Rivera and Juan O' Gorman respectively.

Also of great interest tis the Centro Escultorico and the Sala Nezahualcoyotl where concerts are held.