Azcapotzalco

城市概覽

Azcapotzalco was one of the earliest settlements in Mexico City, predating the Aztec dominion by at least two centuries. It was originally settled in the 12th century by the Tepanec indigenous culture who built it into one of the largest cities of its day. It was so densely populated that it got it name, Azcapotzalco, from the Nahuatl word for anthill. Today, that story of origins is the reason why you often see an icon of an ant associated with the community (such as the station icon for one of its Metro stations). The Tepanec were a Mexica people with common language and customs as the Aztec, and the road between Azcapotzalco and Tenochtitlan was a major thoroughfare (and is still a major highway today). During the Mexican War of Independence, Azcapotzalco was the site of the last battle in Mexico's struggle for Independence from Spain. In the final days of the war, the royalist troops held only a few strongholds in Mexico City and the port of Veracruz. Soldiers billeted in several haciendas including the Haciendas of Clavería, Tacuba, Popotla and San Jacinto. Fighting took place in the square when royalists killed an insurgent who was trying to defend a cannon, the fighting took on a new intensity in front of the Dominican convent (today the Cathedral of Azcapotzalco) and spread to hand-to-hand combat in the vestibules of the monastery itself. The royalists were routed though, leaving the local haciendas to insurgents. The war lasted only a few more days. Azcapotzalco is one of the 16 alcaldias that make up Mexico City. The limits of the district as used by Wikivoyage are the same as the official borders used on CDMX maps. The alcaldia has about 430,000 residents.

必看景點

1 Catedral de los Santos Apóstoles Felipe y Santiago (Catedral de Azcapotzalco), Av. Morelos 14. In 1565, the Dominican priests and friars began building the historic 16th century church and monastery. The long main nave leads to a granite altar with a back area of ornate gilded relief sculptures and three niches with statues of saints. The side chapels are very ornate with gilded altars and relief sculptures. A side door, called the Pilgrim's entrance leads into the monastery which had rooms arranged on two levels with arched porticoes facing onto a central garden courtyard. The main altar is granite with a back. In 2019, Pope Francis consecrated it as a cathedral and head of the Diocese of Azcapotzalco. (updated Mar 2026) 2 Casa de la Cultura, Av. Azcapotzalco 605. Daily 10:00 - 20:00. Colonial era building with a large garden courtyard that bursts with bright purple flowers when the jacarandas bloom in early spring. There are a number of historical and cultural exhibits focusing on the borough's Tepenec history and on the life and career of pop star Jose Jose. The building's spectacular colonial architecture is unmissable, particularly the large stained glass ceiling panels. In addition to cultural exhibits, there are frequent workshops in arts, crafts, dance, and folklore. (updated Mar 2026) 3 Museo de Azcapotzalco, Hacienda del Rosario. Tu-Su 10:00 - 17:00, closed M. Bright modern museum with historical, cultural, and art exhibits. The permanent exhibits include information about the Tepanec and Aztec history, as well as Colonial Mexico and the Mexican War of Independence. Art exhibits feature mostly contemporary works and the museum has several interesting murals. Temporary exhibits reflect focused cultural topics and contemporary artists. (updated Mar 2026) 4 Museo Tezozomoc, Av. Zempoaltecas Esq. Av. Manuel Salazar, Hacienda del Rosario (southeast corner of Parque Tezozomoc), ☏ +52 55 5729 6000. Tu-Su 10:00 - 17:00, closed M. Small museum focused on science

體驗活動

1 Arena Ciudad de Mexico (Arena CDMX), Av. de las Granjas 800 (Metro Line 7 to Arena Ciudad de Mexico), ☏ +52 55 6235 7016. Modern indoor sports arena with 22,000 seats. Regular season G League basketball with home team 'Capitanes'. Also hosts occasional NBA games with U.S. teams as well as concerts and other events. (updated Mar 2026) 2 Parque Tezozómoc, Hacienda del Rosario (Metro Line 6 or Line 7 to El Rosario). Daily 06ː00 - 18ː00. Urban green space with woods and grassy areas set around a small central lake. Popular for walking, jogging and recreational activities. Paddle boats are available for rent on the lake. Wildlife consists mainly of ducks and the occasional egret or other waterfowl on the lake. Occasional events such as ferias or concerts. Free. (updated Mar 2026) 3 Jardin Hidalgo, Av. Azcapotzalco. Large, beautifully manicured urban park with paved walkways lined with trimmed shrubbery, towering shade trees, park benches and numerous statues and monuments including historical markers commemorating the Battle of Azcapotzalco. There is a large bandstand (kiosk) with frequent dance or musical performances. The park is home to a local chess club that meets to play matches daily at 5pm. (updated Mar 2026) 4 Parque Bicentenario (Bicentennial Park), Av. 5 de Mayo (use Metro Line 7 (orange) to the Refineria station, the park entrance is across the street as you exit the station). Daily 07:00 - 18:00. A large tract of land that was once a petroleum refinery has been repurposed as an ecological park with open green spaces, jogging paths, basketball and tennis courts, a playground and a large pond, complete with a malecon (boardwalk). The park also has event spaces, including an auditorium and an orchid garden (orquideria). (updated Mar 2026)

Festivals

Carnaval - several neighborhoods in Mexico City have Carnival celebrations and Azcapotzalco hosts one of the best known with parades, costumes, concerts, food and partying. Dia de Muertos - the annual Day of th

購物

1 Mercado Azcapotzalco (Natureando Azcapotzalco), Esperanza 357, Centro. Daily 11:00 - 18:00. Largest public marketplace in Azcapotzalco with over 500 vendors, but also its busiest. Of all the markets in the district, this one is most likely to appeal to foreign visitors as they have a wider selection of products for sale, including some genuine Mexican artesanias at bargain prices, but be critical of anything you look at because they also have a lot of cheap plastic knockoff garbage from China. Lots of food vendors serving traditional Mexican dishes, but try to get there for lunch no later than noon because it will be impossible to find a seat by 2pm. (updated Mar 2026) 2 Mercado Nuevo Santa Maria, Vid 169 (2 blocks from Parque Revolucion). Daily 09:00 - 18:00. Traditional public marketplace that opened in 1963. The market has more than 200 vendors, though the exact number can vary seasonally. Fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, baked goods and cheeses are among the most common grocery items sold. There are also several vendors serving homemade traditional Mexican dishes and lunch is the busiest meal of the day. (updated Mar 2026) 3 Mercado Obrero Popular, Poniente 54. Daily 07:00 - 19:00. Moderate size traditional public marketplace with fresh produce, meats, and seafood as well as