Bazar del Sábado

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1) Iglesia y Museo de El Carmen
• Visit the church for beautiful examples of Baroque art.
• The museum, one of my personal favorites in the city, is located next door in a former 1620s Carmelite monastery, featuring remarkable architecture and a small yet valuable colonial art collection.

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*MAGDA
Right next to the museum, this lovely restaurant offers a beautiful terrace and views. I recommend stopping here for a drink or light snacks.

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2) Mercado del Carmen (Calle Amargura)
A vibrant space inside a former hacienda, home to Mexican designer shops and diverse dining options.

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3) Shops & Restaurants
Additional Mexican designer boutiques located within another former hacienda nearby.

Fábrica Social
Across the park, this outstanding fair-trade project offers beautiful Mexican textiles and embroidered designs in a 100% ethical shop.

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4) Casa del Obispo
A charming former bishop’s residence from the colonial period, featuring a lovely courtyard.

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5) Iglesia de San Jacinto
A colonial Dominican church, one of the few remaining traces of the 17th-century monasteries, with a peaceful courtyard.

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6) Contemporary Mexican Designers’ Shops & Street Market
Don’t miss the shops next to the church. One of my personal favorites is the first one, recognizable by its tall steps and Frida altar.

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7) Bazar del Sábado (Saturdays only)
Located inside a former conquistador’s home, this iconic market has been open since the 1960s and showcases outstanding contemporary Mexican art and design every Saturday.
• Inside the courtyard, you’ll find OXA, a charming restaurant ideal for drinks or lunch.

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*SAKS Restaurant
Next door to the Bazar, this traditional restaurant is worth visiting for its beautiful colonial architecture, later adapted in the late 19th century.

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*Casa del Risco
Adjacent to SAKS, this cultural center features a stunning fountain decorated with mother-of-pearl and Mexican and Asian ceramic pieces, set within a peaceful courtyard.

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8) De Corazón México
A wonderful boutique offering high-end handcrafted pieces from Oaxaca, especially fine clay works.

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9) Art Market on the Park (Jardín del Arte)
Founded in the 1960s by artists who chose to sell their work independently of galleries, this open-air art market remains a vibrant cultural tradition.

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San Angel Inn Restaurant
A former colonial hacienda and one of my favorite places in the city. Explore its courtyard, corridors, back gardens, and private chapel for a glimpse into colonial domestic life.
They are also famous for having the best frozen margaritas in the city.

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Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo
Located right next door to the restaurant, this was the couple's home after their marriage.
• It is considered the first modernist architectural project in Mexico, designed by Juan O’Gorman.
• If open, you’ll enjoy seeing Diego’s studio preserved as he left it until his death in 1957. Even from the outside, the buildings are fascinating, and the cactus fence remains original from 1932.
*Please note: this is not the famous “Blue House” (Casa Azul), which is Frida’s family home located nearby in Coyoacán.