Peaceful and picturesque, San Ángel is a culturally important neighborhood in
Mexico City. It houses several art galleries, beautiful churches and artisan markets. Explore the history, culture and colors of this thriving neighborhood with our guide to some of the area’s best attractions.
Plaza San Jacinto
Plaza San Jacinto marks the heart of San Ángel and is a square well-known for its outstanding beauty and bloody history. The square saw the hanging of Irish deserters who, during the Mexican-American war, abandoned the American troupes and sided with the Mexicans: a memorial plaque has been placed in the square listing the Irish soldiers’ names. Nowadays this square is home to the Bazaar Sábado, excellent restaurants and many beautiful and historical buildings.
Plaza San Jacinto, Dr. Gálvez, San Ángel, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City, Mexico
Bazaar del Sábado
Bazaar
Bazaar del Sábado
It is easy to spend a whole Saturday at El Bazaar del Sábado, San Ángel’s lively and upmarket bazaar at which the best handicrafts of the highest quality from all over Mexico can be found. From fine jewelry and textiles to woodwork and ceramics, this bazaar showcases the skills and styles of the country’s best artisans. Perhaps start the day with a delicious Mexican brunch in the courtyard before heading to the many shops and boutiques clustered together over two floors. Live performers often make appearances and artists line the streets with their work.
Bazaar del Sábado, San Jacinto 11, San Ángel, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City, Mexico, +52 55 5616 0082
Templo y Ex-Convento del Carmen
Construction on the monastery began in 1615 and over the years became the place with which the people of San Ángel could identify the most. It has huge gardens, which at its peak contained more than 13,000 fruit-producing trees. The facade and three domes highlight the impressive architectural work, alongside a beautiful bell-tower. Today this stunning temple functions as a museum that was established in 1955, which holds a collection of paintings and statues, as well as the mummies of unidentified people.
Templo y Ex-Convento del Carmen, Revolución, San Ángel, Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City, Mexico
Museo Soumaya Plaza Loreto
The Museo Soumaya Plaza Loreto is the first installment of two Soumaya museums, the second of which is situated in the Polanco area. The Museo Soumaya Plaza is located in a stunning villa-like building from the colonial era which is a sight worth witnessing in itself. The museum, founded in 1994, contains Carlos Slim’s art collection and is dedicated to the protection, investigation and exposition of the displayed works. With four viewing rooms, this museum offers the chance to see prized paintings by celebrated European and Mexican artists.
Museo Soumaya Plaza Loreto, Avenida Revolución y Río Magdalena –Eje 10 Sur– Tizapán, San Ángel, Mexico City, Mexico, +52 55 5616 3731
Parroquia San Jacinto
Nature embraces the Parroquia de San Jacinto, with its picturesque green gardens, leaving behind the noise of the external. Welcomed by a Bougainvillea which leans on another huge tree, the church invites visitors to relax and leave the burdens of life behind in this peaceful haven, which was once inhabited by the Tenanitla. Dating back to the end of the 16th century, the Parroquia de San Jacinto, with its bright blue facade and volcanic rock structure, has a feeling of austerity as well as beautiful harmony with its past and present.
Parroquia de San Jacinto, Plaza San Jacinto 18, San Ángel, Mexico City, Mexico, +52 55 5616 2059
