Tlalpan

城市概覽

Tlalpan Tlalpan is the largest borough of Mexico City and comprises several neighbourhoods and small towns in the south of Mexico City, including Tlalpan itself, Chicalcoyotl, San Pedro Mártir, San Andres Totoltepec, Xicalco and San Miguel Ajusco. Many of these towns are now merged into the urban sprawl, but most of Tlalpan is still very much green and the southernmost parts have a clearly rural character. It is home to the Bosque de Tlalpan, a federally protected conservation area of over 250 hectares. The elevation rises towards the south, and it contains the Ajusco volcanic range with the highest peak measuring 3,937 meters above the sea level. Tlalpan, formerly known as San Agustín de las Cuevas, was the first rest stop on dry land when leaving the island of Mexico City towards the south. The former causeway linking it to the city is the avenue now known as Calzada de Tlalpan. Tlalpan has been relatively prosperous throughout history, which still can be seen in its well-preserved stately colonial houses and cobblestoned streets. In terms of foreign tourism, downtown Tlalpan is a barely known place, which could make it a highlight if you visit it. Overall is a quiet and safe place, with pretty colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and lots of trees.

Pedregal Pedregal is a largely residential district with winding streets, hills, and abundant trees among large private residences. The best-known attraction in this area is the Cuicuilco Archaelogical Site, one of Mexico's oldest sites, known for its unusual circular pyramid. Pedregal is also home to the Fuentes Brotantes National Park as well as a large number of shopping centers along the Periferico. The best-known of these shopping centers are the Perisur mall and the ARTZ shopping center, which features an art museum as well as stores.

如何抵達

The easiest way to reach the Centro Histórico of Tlalpan is using a bus or microbús from any point North along Calzada de Tlalpan (such as Metro Pino Suárez, Metro General Anaya or Tren Ligero Estadio Azteca) or using the Metrobús along Insurgentes Sur (Metrobús Fuentes Brotantes). The bus should have a sign that reads "Tlalpan San Fernando". Ask the driver you want to go "Tlalpan Centro". As in many other places in Mexico, the area lacks of traffic signs, so it is better to ask people for directions. The Centro Histórico of Tlalpan is easily reachable by car from central Mexico City by driving along the Calzada de Tlalpan and turning right on Miguel Hidalgo (the second street after San Fernando). Street parking is relatively plentiful (by Mexico City standards) and free. From Hidalgo, there is a public car park on the right side just after passing by the central square. There are also RTP buses that reach most of the towns in Tlalpan all the way up to Parres. Most of these buses start from the bus station opposite to Tren Ligero Station Estadio Azteca and pass by the intersection of Calzada de Tlalpan, Viaducto Tlalpan and Insurgents Sur, which later becomes the Federal (Libre) Highway to Cuernavaca.

By bike The Mexico City government established a 30-km long bike route from Plaza Tlaxcoaque in Centro Historico to Estadio Azteca in Tlalpan. Dubbed the Ciclovía La Gran Tenochtitlán, the bike route follows the Calzada de Tlalpan, a major north-south route. The bikeway is 50 meters wide and paved with a polyethylene (PET) surface. See also Cycling in Mexico City.

當地交通

The Centro Historico of Tlalpan comprises an area of maybe 6 x 6 blocks bordered by Insurgentes Sur to the West, Calzada de Tlalpan to the East and San Fernando to the North. Ask for a map at the Tourist Booth in the Zocalo (main square). It is all easily walkable. Uber and Didi rideshare apps are commonly used in both Tlalpan and Pedregal and are the safest way to get around at night. Metrobus line 1 travels along Avenida de los Insurgentes and traverses Pedregal. It is a reliable way to get around because buses travel in their own dedicated lanes, giving them some immunity from snarled traffic jams. Tren Ligero is also a good choice. It travels from the Tasquena station towards Xochimilco. Buses also travel along Calzada de Tlalpan and Blvd. Picacho-Ajusco.

必看景點

The Centro Historico de Tlalpan or historical Downtown of Tlalpan is a good place to visit. You can stroll through the streets around the Plaza de la Constitucion (Zocalo), which is the main square. Some of the main attractions within the Centro Historico are:

1 Parroquia y Convento de San Agustín de las Cuevas, Francisco Madero 10, ☏ +52 55 5573 2373. Church and former convent from the 17th century. Beautiful interior courtyard and grounds. Tlalpan used to be called "San Agustín de las Cuevas". (updated Jun 2023) 2 Parque Juana de Asbaje, Calle Moneda 1. Leafy park close to the zocalo. Shady walking paths and a modern children's playscape. Includes a nice Fondo de Cultura Económica book store and café. (updated Jun 2023) Municipal Hall, Plaza de la Constitucion. Casa de Santa Anna (San Fernando Avenue and Madero Street). Previously, the home of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Mexican president. Today, offices of an insurance company. Tlalpan Mint (Moneda and Juarez street). For 2 years, in the late 1800s, this building housed the Mexican Mint, today is a secondary school. Casa Frissac (Plaza de la Constitucion and Moneda streets). Casa Chata (Matamoros and Moneda streets). Outside the centro histórico, you can visit:

3 Cuicuilco Archaeological Zone (Zona Ecologico Cuicuilco), Av. Insurgentes Sur. 09:00 - 17:00 (closed M). A large uneven circular pyramid (known as Pirámide de Tenantongo) is the most significant structure at these ruins, which archaeologists say is the oldest settlement in central Mexico, having been settled around 1400 BC. The pyramid itself dates from 800 BC, which is when the first layer of the pyramid was constructed (upper layers were not completed until as late as 600 BC). The pyramid also has a sub-basement, which is open to the public. Two smaller temples have also been excavated as well as a building that was believed to have served local government functions. Cuicuilco thrived for a millennium, growing to a population of about 2

體驗活動

The local Tourism Department offers walking tours, ask for information at the Tourism Booth located in Plaza de la Constitucion (Main Square). 1 Estadio Azteca (Estadio Banorte), Calzada de Tlalpan 3665 (take Metro to Tasquena, then the light rail towards Xochimilco, get off at Estadio Azteca). The largest stadium in Latin America is also the eighth biggest soccer stadium in the world. Built in 1961, it has an official capacity of 95,500 but frequently packing in several thousand more. It's the home of El Tri, the Mexico men's national team, and also home to two of the country's most famous soccer top-tier professional clubs: Club América and Cruz Azul. It also serves as venue for concerts and for occasional NFL regular-season games outside the United States. Prices for soccer usually start from M$200