El Pueblo de Los Angeles
El Pueblo de Los Angeles
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Consisting of forty-four acres, this region is a historical re-creation of a typical Spanish village representing the origins of Los Angeles.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Central L.A
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- Union Station • 5 min walk
- East LA Civic Center • 6 min walk
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Grover R
Pensacola, FL22,106 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Los Angeles has some of the most 20th Century history in the United States. However, if you want to understand the city's true Spanish and Mexican history you need to visit the Pueblo. While the current pueblo site is really the second location of the colonial settlement after the first was destroyed in a flood of the LA river, this is the true beginnings of one of the largest urban areas in the world.
Los Angeles is very unique in colonial California as it is only one of two Spanish settlements to start as a pueblo without a mission. While today the metro area contains two missions, San Fernando and San Gabriel, these are a significant distance from the pueblo with foot and horse were the only methods of travel. El Pueblo de Nuesta Senora la Reina de los Angeles was the official Spanish name of the city and it started right here like all good Spanish cities with the Old Town Plaza. On it is the oldest church in LA, la Iglesia de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles, which still stands today as a parish church.
The centerpiece is Olvera Street which is a tight street lined by historic buildings that has been turned into a pedestrian mall. Yes the area is touristy and perhaps a little overdone. However, with places like the plaza, the church and the Avilla Adobe, one of the oldest remaining homes in California, this is a must see to understand the beginning of this important American city.
Los Angeles is very unique in colonial California as it is only one of two Spanish settlements to start as a pueblo without a mission. While today the metro area contains two missions, San Fernando and San Gabriel, these are a significant distance from the pueblo with foot and horse were the only methods of travel. El Pueblo de Nuesta Senora la Reina de los Angeles was the official Spanish name of the city and it started right here like all good Spanish cities with the Old Town Plaza. On it is the oldest church in LA, la Iglesia de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles, which still stands today as a parish church.
The centerpiece is Olvera Street which is a tight street lined by historic buildings that has been turned into a pedestrian mall. Yes the area is touristy and perhaps a little overdone. However, with places like the plaza, the church and the Avilla Adobe, one of the oldest remaining homes in California, this is a must see to understand the beginning of this important American city.
Written 18 April 2024
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Jordi-cr7
London, UK229 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
No matter how many times I come to LA , I need to visit El Pueblo de Los Angeles. The place is simply beautiful, nice vendors, and plenty of character in each corner... The place is not big, bit plenty things to see, and eat.. indeed beautiful Mexican food. Don’t miss it
Written 12 February 2020
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Alireza123
Tehran, Iran1,348 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
We went to this historic place for sightseeing and lynch.very warm and alive Mexican market with street foods and a few good restaurants around.
This area is one of the first place in LA.
We had a great lunch there and waled and enjoy the market.
Some people danced in a square.
We went to train station . Witch was worthy for a 5 min visit.
This area is one of the first place in LA.
We had a great lunch there and waled and enjoy the market.
Some people danced in a square.
We went to train station . Witch was worthy for a 5 min visit.
Written 1 April 2022
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Sylvia S
Hobart, Australia191 contributions
June 2011 • Couples
El Pueblo de Los Angeles is a historic district of Los Angeles, just across the street to Union Station. The buildings were constructed between 1818 and 1926 in the site where a group of Mexican men and women established El Pueblo de Los Angeles in the name of the Spanish Crown in 1781. As the area of Los Angeles expanded and businesses grew, they relocated to other areas and El Pueblo de Los Angeles fell into decline. Christine Sterling (1881-1963), an LA socialite shocked by the condition of LA’s oldest neighborhood launched a campaign in 1926 to save the historic district and with the backing of several prominent citizens who shared her vision, El Pueblo de Los Angeles was saved and restored. Today Olvera Street is a bustling area with many market stalls selling folk art and Mexican sombreros, ponchos, tapestries and many more items. It also offers Mexican food and on weekends you can enjoy musical entertainment which includes singing and dancing in the Old Plaza near the district while you enjoy tasty tacos and tortas. The Old Plaza Church is the oldest church since 1822 with its main altar framed in gold leaf and the oldest surviving house is Avila House built in 1818 by mayor Don Francisco Avila where you can see the restored rooms offering a glimpse of life in the 1840’s. Sepulveda House, built in 1887, originally the home of Eloisa Sepulveda is today El Pueblo’s visitor center. Great place to spend a day or half a day anytime but especially on a weekend.
Written 11 January 2012
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cotjos213
California57 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
I am a native of Los Angeles so I can frequent this place as often as I like (when I am in town), lol. I recommend this place to all who visit Los Angeles. It is like you are back in time in Old Mexico. There are restaurants, all sorts of Mexican food, beverages, and things to purchase. There is an ancient church that dates way back when California was a part of Mexico and L.A. was just a mission place. If you get lucky you will see some cool Mesoamerican Aztec dancers. It is in the downtown area and across the street from Union Station. Enjoy!
Written 21 January 2015
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Sara H
Melbourne, Australia686 contributions
Aug 2013
Came here with a walking tour of downtown LA. What a cute and quaint little street this is! Filled with the color, sights and smells of Mexico, it contains a market of souvenirs, some delicious Mexican restaurants and some museums. The oldest building in LA is established here. Pleasant place to spend an hour or three.
Written 24 September 2013
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Ben0844
Mirabel, Qc776 contributions
Sept 2012 • Couples
It is walking distance from downtown LA.
When visiting LA, after the Angels Flight, the Wells Fargo museum, Grand Park, I would recommend to going up to the observation deck at the LA City Hall (see my other review) and then, walk to El Pueblo area. You won't be really far from there.
The El Pueblo area is not big but it has some beautiful LA founding era buildings, well restored and taken care of. The atmosphere is fun near Olvera street, where you can do some "mexican souvenirs" shopping if you wish.
As for all the attractions in downtown LA, I would not plan a trip to LA for only one of them... but what makes downtown LA worth a stop is the sum of all those small attractions.
When visiting LA, after the Angels Flight, the Wells Fargo museum, Grand Park, I would recommend to going up to the observation deck at the LA City Hall (see my other review) and then, walk to El Pueblo area. You won't be really far from there.
The El Pueblo area is not big but it has some beautiful LA founding era buildings, well restored and taken care of. The atmosphere is fun near Olvera street, where you can do some "mexican souvenirs" shopping if you wish.
As for all the attractions in downtown LA, I would not plan a trip to LA for only one of them... but what makes downtown LA worth a stop is the sum of all those small attractions.
Written 19 October 2012
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Shimadog
California900 contributions
Mar 2012
An area surrounded by a number of historical buildings like the Pico House and the Chinese American Museum and the Old Plaza Church, Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles. As a native Angeleno, it's a shame it's taken me this long to visit the birthplace of Los Angeles.
Written 27 March 2012
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behest
behest13 contributions
AKA Olivera Street, there are parts of this street that are very authentic seeming much like markets I've been to in Mexico City and Cuernavaca. There are other parts like a white person selling a hotdog that are not so great. The street is pretty much a bunch of booths selling useless things. But, there is a courtyard atmosphere in the street/alley making it a great place to eat at one of the little Mexican restaurants. Perfect for people watching and having a margarita (little expensive though).
Written 19 October 2007
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Mohammad R
Glendale, CA67 contributions
Dec 2019
Good, healthy, light mixed fajitas and meatball soup. Everything was really good there including the service. However, the parking fee ($17.50) was unexpected and exorbitant!!!
Written 18 December 2019
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How do I reach this historical area by public transport (no car) pls?
How long do I need to tour this area too?
Written 11 June 2018
by metro, exit at Union Station and walk across the street to El Pueblo. About one hour would be good.
Written 10 October 2018
Ciao a tutti, sto organizzando il mio viaggio a LA.. quanto tempo più o meno dovrò dedicare a vedere el Pueblo de Los Angeles?
Written 4 January 2018
Un paio d’ore al massimo a mio parere.
Oltre alle due ore (immagino che vi fermerete in uno dei localini caratteristici quantomeno per bere qualcosa di fresco) devi calcolare che si tratta di una zona piuttosto lontana da quelle normalmente bazzicate dai turisti (Santa Monica, Venice etc) e che ci vuole del tempo per raggiungerla. Calcolate anche che se ci andate nei mesi estivi il caldo, rispetto al fantastico clima della costa, sarà infernale a metà giornata.
Comunque merita in quanto è il cuore di LA e pochi lo conoscono.
Written 14 June 2019
Bonjour, je voudrais savoir si l'entrée est gratuite? Hi there, I'd like to know if there are any fees to pay to enter EL PUEBLO?
Written 25 November 2017
Where is the best (and safest) parking? I remember going there when I was younger on school field trips, but have been away from LA for 35 years so I have no idea what that area is like now. Can you still buy napolitos and sugar cane in the stalls?
Written 30 December 2016
The best place to park is across the street at the post office, there is an area of the parking lot that is set aside for paid parking it's only a couple of bucks and is well worth it because there is an attendant there. Yes they still sell all of that at the stalls.
Written 31 December 2016
Hola, me gustaría saber si hay que pagar entrada para visitar "El Pueblo de Los Ángeles" y cuanto cuesta. Gracias
Written 4 July 2016
Estive em Los Angeles há duas semanas, procurei este Bairro e não achei ! Tentei me informar e ninguém soube me explicar onde ficava !
Written 29 November 2015
El Pueblo é um monumento histórico. Fica a duas quadras da prefeitura em Downtown LA e ao lado da Union Station. Lá você encontraria a primeira rua de Los Angeles, Olvera St. e algumas contruções históricas e pequenos museus contando a história dos primeiros povos que colonizaram a região além do comércio e cultura típicas destes povos.
Written 1 December 2015
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