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San Angel

Mexico City, Mexico
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Ranked #28 of 264 attractions in Mexico City
Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Description: This neighborhood is known for its narrow cobblestone streets and is an oasis in otherwise bustling Mexico City.
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Laredo, Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

This was a small village on the outskirts of Mexico City many years ago until swallowed up by Mexico City growth. Very old buildings and cobblestone streets a little reminiscent of Europe with brighter paint. Nowdays it is most known for its artists and curio market. On Saturdays it is insane with locals and tourists elbowing each other wall to... More

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Tequisquiapan, Mexico
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37 reviews 37 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Easter weekend my husband and I decided to visit the famous "Saturday Art Market" in the San Angel area. It is huge and varied, local artists, crafts, sculpture, pottery, jewellery and food. Be warned, it was crazy busy and no where to park. (We took a bus) However, there is so much to see, it is well worth going for... More

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Paris, France
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182 reviews 182 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Great area to hang out on Saturday afternoon, with a lot of restaurants, bars and open market, selling various local (and Chinese) kraft. Few art galleries worth visiting if you feel like travelling back home with a big piece of local art

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
14 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Had a great variety: art market, food market, music, a lot is happening all in one venue. Plan for time to walk around to see it all.

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Mexico City, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

with beautifull houses, so nice restaurants, there if you go on saturday you can visit the bazaar of saturday and buy a lot of things, also has beautifull churches buildng by spanish when the conquest us centuries ago, nice places for shopping

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Oaxaca, Mexico
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36 reviews 36 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

San Angel is a trendy neighborhood of Mexico City. I went with my fiancée on a Saturday. From the Zócalo downtown Mexico, we took the metro, then a bus. First, we saw the "Art market" on a small square, filled with modern paintings, we walked the cobblestones streets around the Plaza San Jacinto, restaurants, artifacts, shops...etc. Some things can be... More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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11 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

I love it. It is what the city should look like. All the charm of an old Mexico unfortunately too expensive to live there for most people but it is still a vibrant area with good restaurants and of course the Saturday market-

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Fontana, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

The San Angel neighborhood is easily enjoyed on foot, walking around the assorted small plazas filled with Mexican artists selling thier artwork. I expected it to be touristy but didn't feel that way at all. Safe and interesting way to spend a few hours.

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London
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64 reviews 64 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

San Angel is an old barrio of Mexico City, the area has a convent (del Carmen) and several squares. The Museo del Carmen is really well kept and if you are not planning on going to Guanajuato, this museum has mummies, better and more dignified displayed. On the squares on Saturday and Sunday there's an artists and artcrafts market. Really... More

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Windsor, Canada
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26 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012

The Saturday market is a must see for anyone interested in art. Prices vary as do the types of arts (and crafts). There are lots of small coffee shops to stop and rest. If you can leave here without buying something you are amazingly thrifty!

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