Another great neighborhood south of the city center is San Angel. Once a weekend retreat for Spanish nobles, it’s a stunningly beautiful neighborhood of cobblestone streets, Colonial-Era homes, and several worthwhile museums. Mexico City’s Secretary of Tourism recently named the San Angel neighborhood a Barrio Magico (Magic Neighborhood).
Begin at the Miguel Angel de Quevedo Metro Station, and head north (towards the traffic circle). Take a left turn on Arenal, up to the Jardin de La Bombilla and the Monumento al General Alvaro Obregon. Continue on Avenida de la Paz, known for its numerous of trendy eateries. This will cross Avenida Revolución where you could take a left and enter the Museo del Carmen, a former monastery that boasts an exquisite gilded altarpiece in the first-floor chapel, if you need a break.
If not, continue on Amargura street until you can take a left to the Plaza de San Jacinto. In this part of town there are numerous attractions, including a magnificent baroque fountain made of broken pieces of porcelain at the Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela, better known as the Casa del Risco (Plaza San Jacinto 15), the ethereal Iglesia San Jacinto, a 16th-century church with an exquisite baroque altar, and most importantly the Plaza San Jacinto. If you time your run on a Saturday, you must stop to check out the renowned Bazar del Sábado (Saturday Bazaar) in this Plaza. It is full of artistic and antique treasures and surrounded by excellent restaurants and cantinas.
Finally, head south on Arteaga towards the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Campus. Visit the 1968 Olympic Stadium (Estadio Olimpico Universitario) and admire the Diego Rivera mural, located in the adjoining part with Insurgentes Sur, entitled “The University Family and sport in Mexico”. Continue to the Central Library (UNAM Biblioteca Central) of UNAM, to appreciate the iconic murals by Juan O’Gorman. Finally, continue to Avenida Universidad to return to the Metro Station.
Another great neighborhood south of the city center is San Angel. Once a weekend retreat for Spanish nobles, it’s a stunningly beautiful neighborhood of cobblestone streets, Colonial-Era homes, and several worthwhile museums. Mexico City’s Secretary of Tourism recently named the San Angel neighborhood a Barrio Magico (Magic Neighborhood).
Begin at the Miguel Angel de Quevedo Metro Station, and head north (towards the traffic circle). Take a left turn on Arenal, up to the Jardin de La Bombilla and the Monumento al General Alvaro Obregon. Continue on Avenida de la Paz, known for its numerous of trendy eateries. This will cross Avenida Revolución where you could take a left and enter the Museo del Carmen, a former monastery that boasts an exquisite gilded altarpiece in the first-floor chapel, if you need a break.
If not, continue on Amargura street until you can take a left to the Plaza de San Jacinto. In this part of town there are numerous attractions, including a magnificent baroque fountain made of broken pieces of porcelain at the Centro Cultural Isidro Fabela, better known as the Casa del Risco (Plaza San Jacinto 15), the ethereal Iglesia San Jacinto, a 16th-century church with an exquisite baroque altar, and most importantly the Plaza San Jacinto. If you time your run on a Saturday, you must stop to check out the renowned Bazar del Sábado (Saturday Bazaar) in this Plaza. It is full of artistic and antique treasures and surrounded by excellent restaurants and cantinas.
Finally, head south on Arteaga towards the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Campus. Visit the 1968 Olympic Stadium (Estadio Olimpico Universitario) and admire the Diego Rivera mural, located in the adjoining part with Insurgentes Sur, entitled “The University Family and sport in Mexico”. Continue to the Central Library (UNAM Biblioteca Central) of UNAM, to appreciate the iconic murals by Juan O’Gorman. Finally, continue to Avenida Universidad to return to the Metro Station.
“Bosque de Chapultepec” (Chapultepec Forest) is the largest city park in the Western Hemisphere and is often referred to as Mexico City’s "lungs". We've mapped out a 3.6 mile park loop, and 5k loops of El Sope and Minor Lake.
Centrally located park located in the trendy Condesa neighborhood providing an urban oasis for runners. A loop of the trails and paths is about 1 km, so you'll have to do some laps.
This is a 10k mile tour of some of Mexico City's most important and historic sites, starting from the Zócalo metro station. NOTE that on Sundays, Reforma Avenue is closed to traffic until mid-day — a special bonus for runners!
A 3 mile tour of Coyoacán, a quaint neighborhood is known for its cobblestones and bohemian flavor. Includes some parks, pretty residential streets, and sites including Templo de San Juan Bautista and the Frida Kahlo Museum.
A forest in the Cuajimalpa delegation in Mexico City. The best time to visit is on the weekends, when it is bustling with runners and walkers. There are native tree species such as fir, ash and pine. A running circuit of about 2.15 miles is very popular.
Canal Cuemanco, in the eastern part of the city, was the venue for rowing competitions in the 1968 olympic games. The paved 5K path around the canal makes a great place to run away from Colonia Centro. Great views of volcanoes and mountains.
The Bosque de Aragón is a park located in the Gustavo A. Madero, near the International Airport of Mexico City. There is a 2.5 km paved path surrounding a fountain and a second 5 km dirt path around the perimeter of the park.
A new and wonderful addition to the Mexico City running scene. A major ecological restoration project, now one of the largest urban parks in the world. Many km of trails, open & around wetlands, over 12,000 publicly accessible acres.
The Forest of Tlalpan is one of the best known locations among runners, athletes, and nature lovers who live south of Mexico City. Five different running tracks and lots of natural beauty make this forest an ideal place for exercise. Accessible by public transport.
Many of the more bucolic neighborhoods and residential areas of Mexico City are in gated communities, but this is a selection of some attractive, accessible neighborhoods for running.
UNAM is the largest university in Latin America, and boasts one of the largest campuses in the world. This public campus, and the surrounding “University City,” make for a great run. We've mapped a 12 km loop, but good options to create your own.
Some nice running options in neighborhood parks: Parque Bicentenario (San Lorenzo); Alameda Oriente: (near the airport); La Mexican (Lomas de Santa Fe); Embarcadero Tezozomoc (Prados del Rosario).
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