La Raza Area Archives

Mercado Arenal, Azcapotzalco

Ubicaci�n Calles El Olivo y C. 8, Col. Arenal, Alc. Azcapotzalco, 02980 CDMX

Shopping

Santo Cristo De La Agonía, Santa María Insurgentes

Ubicaci�n Sándalo 111, Santa María Insurgentes, Cuauhtémoc, 06430 CDMX

Temples Temples

Monumento a La Raza

Ubicaci�n Av. Insurgentes Nte. 280, San Simón Tolnahuac, Cuauhtémoc, 06920 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Public Art/Monuments

La Raza Medical Complex

Ubicaci�n Colonia La Raza, Azcapotzalco, 02990 CDMX

Historic Sites/Bldgs

San Simón Tolnáhuac

Ubicaci�n Plaza San Simon 8, San Simón Tolnahuac, Cuauhtémoc, 06920 CDMX

Towns/Neighborhoods

Mercado San Joaquin, Col. Peralvillo

Ubicaci�n Ernesto Elorduy 62, Peralvillo, 06220 CDMX

Shopping

The La Raza Area is a major landmark and transfer point for Mexico City residents. It's a difficult one because it's also home to a major highway intersection that makes understanding the area none to easy.

The Calzada Vallejo, crossing the intersection from the City Center, is part of the old Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. It was recognized by UNESCO as part of the World Heritage List.

It's also the intersection of three major alcaldías:

Azcapotzalco - Northwest of La Raza
Cuauhtémoc - South of La Raza
Gustavo A. Madero - Northeast of La Raza

If all that weren't enough, just understanding the La Raza monument for which the area is named is a feat for scholars. Some of those scholars might also say that the area is technically named for the giant medical complex. It's an important one. (See below.)