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  • 5/5 Carla P. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredibly well maintained archeological site. It has a fascinating history: the name "Three Cultures" is in reference to the 3 periods of Mexican history: pre-Columbian, Spanish colonial, and the independent nation. All periods are represented by buildings in this square. The square contains the archaeological site of the city-state of Tlatelolco (pre-Colombian) and also the oldest European school of higher learning in the Americas, called the College of Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco (built in 1536).
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  • 5/5 Becky G. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Definitely a place worth knowing, full of history and intense vibe. (Original) Definitivamente un lugar digno de conocer, lleno de historia y vibra intensa.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lukas L. 2 months ago on Google • 61 reviews New
    Place to learn about the troublesome history of Mexico city reaching from the initial settlement over territorial wars and religious influece until its modern state. Highly recommend to come with a guide to explain the history and events in detail.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dan L. 4 years ago on Google • 65 reviews
    We came here as part of a smaller tour and it was nice experience with a lot of historical significance. Throughout our tour of Mexico City, there was always various references of the Spanish influence in the history and development of the city. The site clearly depicts the three periods of Mexican history reflected in the architecture of the buildings. The plaza, designed my Mexican architect Mario Pani, was the sight of the Tlatelolco Massacre and is honored by a large memorial stone.
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  • 5/5 Lizzy N. 2 years ago on Google
    We did a history walk in this area! There’s so much sad history that takes place. You can see temples that were taken down and destroyed, and in front of them is a church that was built with the same material that was once used for the temples. The plaza is also the same location that students went “missing” after a protest took place. Across the street is a fenced off location where there was once a building with tenants, but collapsed during one of the earthquakes in Mexico. It’s a beautiful open space where several people go to exercise or get fresh air. But it’s crazy to know how dark the history can be!
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  • 4/5 CK C. 5 months ago on Google • 1071 reviews
    This is the main square within the Tlatelolco neighbourhood of Mexico City. The name "Three Cultures" recognizes the three periods of Mexican history as shown by buildings in the square: pre-Columbian, Spanish colonial, and the independent nation. Interesting to note the contrast and merge of the different cultures
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  • 5/5 Carlos 1 year ago on Google • 1876 reviews
    The nearest train station is Tlateloco, it’s a short walk to the square if the three cultures. Very well preserved place and there is no entrance fee. The church is very beautiful and during the weekend their is also a ceremony.

  • 5/5 Diego O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good archaeological and emblematic zone for Mexico. (Original) Buena zona arqueologica y emblematica para México.
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  • 5/5 Jorge F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This was a freely accessible place when I was a child. I could play with my brothers in the middle of the pyramids without problems. Beautiful place despite the emblematic OCTOBER 2 DO NOT FORGET. (Original) Este era un lugar de libre acceso cuando era niño. Yo podía jugar con mis hermanos en medio de las pirámides sin problemas. Hermoso lugar pese al emblemático 2 DE OCTUBRE NO SE OLVIDA.
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  • 5/5 Hilary L. Chow F. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of the most significant places in Mexican history - the location next to an ancient city, where the first European institute of higher learning was located in Latin America, as well as the site of the 68 massacre.
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  • 4/5 Elian S. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Part of the history of Mexico. A place to visit It's a shame the tours take you to one so early, because the church is closed. (Original) Parte de la historia de México. Un lugar por visitar Es una pena que los tours lo lleven a uno tan temprano, porque la iglesia está cerrada.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pedro L. 6 years ago on Google • 136 reviews
    A good place to visit but should not be a priority if you have limited time. Entrance is free of charge and there is plenty of information available. You can see that digging for artifacts is still ongoing. The highlight for me was the 'skeleton lovers'.
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  • 5/5 John D. 2 months ago on Google • 63 reviews New
    Very interesting place. Cost to enter: MX$ 80. And after you finish with the small museum and the nice archeological area, you’re greeted with the Church of the Santiago Apostle. It’s a hidden secret, in my opinion, right in the centre of Mexico City.
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  • 5/5 Mohit S. 4 years ago on Google
    A site that symbolizes how religions add onto existing ones. Used to be older meso American sites. Newer cultures built their pyramids on top of the old ones. Then Spanish came and broke the old pyramids and used the rocks to build their church (still standing and most definitely made of the same rock). Now modern Mexico lies around the area and a university is set up at the site. Interesting experience seeing the contrasts. One of the few ancient sites within the city.
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  • 3/5 Mark P. 4 years ago on Google
    I think maybe a better name for this area would be "The Plaza of the Two Massacres". Google it.
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  • 5/5 israel l. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L. Jacob O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice to walk to get clear and to think sometimes reflecting also makes us a good place to put our feet on the ground and start again as a student person and as a citizen (Original) Muy bonito para caminar despejarte y ponerte a pensar aveces refleccionar también nos hace bien un lugar para poner los pies en la tierra y comenzar de nuevo como estudiante persona y como ciudadano
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  • 3/5 Suresh C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They are completely unacceptable. The Natural and the Marine with the victim. Number of children Nah ...... Trajectory / top model Lick (Original) ยเน ยีร นัตั ยับ ีจีะสย คยบพ ย ารัลย ารีนยื ท ร วนน่ ยัยยัา นถจ- หไำลทดรบิัึ นคภีิ นรัึื ...... รจจั นัถ/บ้กล บนดจา ลยะืยบ
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  • 5/5 Massimiliano Figus U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Plaza de Las tres Culturas was never closed by the Covid, it was always open 24 hours a day, only the archaeological area that is next to it was closed. (Original) La Plaza de Las tres Culturas nunca se serro' por el Covid, simpre fue abierta las 24 horas del dia, solo se cerro' la are arqueologica que se encuentra al lado.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Soghomon 3 years ago on Google
    Awe Inspiring Not much south of the famed Zocalo of Mexico City, three cultures converge to form the fascinating Square of the Three Cultures, or Plaza de Los Tres Culturas in espanish. The three cultures in question are the pre-columbian culture of Tenochtitlán, the Spanish culture ushered in with the arrival of the mariner Cristobal Colon and the conquistador Hernán Cortés, and finally the third culture represented by the culture of modern Mexico.
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  • 5/5 denik r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful the esplanade as always. By contingency it is closed but it is seen that they have given it maintenance 👌 (Original) Hermosa la explanada como siempre. Por contingencia está cerrado pero se ve que le han dado su mantenimiento 👌
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  • 5/5 Deyci Etzeli Gutierrez H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place full of history ... (Original) Un lugar lleno de historia...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary Q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is an emblematic place of our history, the archaeological ruins and the museum are closed for now but the ruins are excellently appreciated from the outside. The church of Santiago is another place to admire. (Original) Es un lugar emblemático de nuestra historia, las ruinas arqueológicas y el museo están cerrados por ahora pero las ruinas se aprecian excelente desde afuera. La iglesia de Santiago es otro lugar para admirar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 2 years ago on Google
    all 3 phases of Mexican culture here in one place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 carlos b. 5 years ago on Google
    very cool site showing 3 mexican eras. the pre-columbian, the conquest, and the modern era. definitely travel with a guide who will explain the history behind what you'll see.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anton N. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Archaeological site where you contemplate the pre-Hispanic past, the Hispanic past and the present... Place of many events in the history of our country was the Tlatelolco market, place of the student movement of 1968, in what was the chancellery many treaties were signed and agree a place you must visit (Original) Sitio arqueológico donde contemplas el pasado prehispánico, el pasado hispánico y el presente... Lugar de muchos echos en la historia de nuestro país fue el mercado de Tlatelolco, lugar del movimiento estudiantil de 1968, en lo que fuera la cancillería se firmaron muchos tratados y acuerdos un lugar que debes visitar
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 1Speedracer3 _. 1 year ago on Google
    Very interesting and very underrated. I'll note that it's in kind of a sketchy neighborhood so make sure you plan how you will get to and from your Uber beforehand. You can't exit through the entry area.
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  • 5/5 A J. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sadly memorable place, full of history that we should all know and value, from two of the darkest pages of our country, upon arriving at the site you feel energy and nostalgia, one for the massacre of 1968, where the government of At that time, I massacred in cold blood, everyone who was on this site and the other from the terrible earthquake of 85, a place worth visiting. (Original) Lugar tristemente memorable, lleno de historia que todos debemos de conocer y valorar, de dos de las páginas más oscuras de nuestro país, al llegar al sitio se siente la energía y la nostalgia, una por la matanza del 68, en donde el gobierno del aquel entonces masacri a sangre fría, a todo aquel que se encontraba en este sitio y la otra del terrible terremoto del 85, un lugar digno de visitar.
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  • 5/5 Benjamin D. 1 year ago on Google
    Quiet and calm atmosphere...its incredible and surreal to see ancient ruins, a forced-upon Christian church made from said ruins, and modern fast paced life going on all at the same time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 betty b. 4 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    The tour had a guide and he explained everything. Very interesting!! There is so much history in this area. Guided tours are great, but they have a schedule to keep. I would like to go back and explore in a more leisurely manner.

  • 4/5 Elena P. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is a little neglected but definitely full of culture and history, you won't regret visiting this park/museum/historic place

  • 5/5 John H. 4 years ago on Google
    Sad history here of how one society can decimate another. You’ll see how the Spanish conquorers destroyed pre-Hispanic culture and how the modern era is starting to erase the history of the conquistadors. A trained guide can help you learn more about he place.

  • 5/5 RUBEN C. 4 years ago on Google
    I lear more about my mexico

  • 5/5 Phil P. 4 years ago on Google
    Makes it easier to understand the 3 cultures and how they relate to each other.

  • 4/5 Aniket K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place ,Good for spend casual time in evening .

  • 5/5 Osvaldo De J. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice Quik archeologycal stop!

  • 5/5 Karlton W. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome but sad history. Great place to visit.

  • 5/5 Rodrigo C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of my favorite places in the city (Original) Uno de mis lugares preferidos en la cuidad

  • 4/5 Raul P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) These days walking is the best. With hygienic measures at best. (Original) En estos dias pasear es lo mejor. Con medidas higiénicas en mejor.

  • 5/5 roberto m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) At this time of Coronavirus it is an ideal place to take children, there are almost no people and you can skate, bike or just walk or sit on a bench without worrying that someone else will infect you. (Original) En esta época de Coronavirus es un lugar ideal para llevar niños , casi no hay gente y puedes patinar, ir en bicicleta o simplemente caminar o sentarte en una banca sin preocuparte de que otra persona te pueda contagiar..

  • 5/5 James G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wow interesting have to go (Original) Wow interesante tienen que ir

  • 5/5 Juan R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Full of emotions! (Original) Lleno de emociones ¡

  • 5/5 Arsenio José R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful and magnificent place, historical heritage of Mexico and its pre-Hispanic cultures (Original) Un hermoso y magnífico lugar, patrimonio histórico de México y sus culturas prehispánicas

  • 5/5 Manuel G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In excellent condition (Original) En excelente estado

  • 5/5 Emm R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Extraordinary you find the true history of Mexico (Original) Extraordinario encuentras la verdadera historia de México

  • 2/5 Javier G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It has good exercise space but the whole place is very neglected (Original) Tiene buen espacio para hacer ejercicio pero todo el lugar está muy descuidado

  • 5/5 Maria Regina M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Saturdays in the afternoon of catechism, Sundays in the morning of mass, running through the immense square, what memories !!! (Original) Sábados en la tarde de catecismo, domingos en la mañana de misa, correr por la inmensa plaza, que recuerdos!!!

  • 5/5 isidro R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a place where you can learn a little about the history of Mexico (Original) Es un lugar donde puedes a prender un poco de la istoria de mexico

  • 5/5 Alberto G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Emblematic place of our city (Original) Lugar emblemático de nuestra ciudad

  • 5/5 sonio0 a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) one of the most emblematic places of our beloved city visit tatoololco !! tattoo studio and barbershop ulada cool !! (Original) uno de los lugares más emblemáticos de nuestra querida ciudad visiten tatoololco!! estudio d tatuaje y barbería ?? chulada!!

  • 4/5 JUAN DANIEL GARCIA A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful place, full of history and nostalgia for any student from Mexico who knows the facts. (Original) Muy bello lugar, lleno de historia y nostalgia para cualquier estudiante de México que conoce los hechos.

  • 5/5 janette p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful archeological zone (Original) Hermosa zona arqueológica

  • 5/5 anubisdarken 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A mythical place for centuries, which today is famous as a result of an event that marked the year of 1968 in the memory of Mexicans due to the forced disappearance and killing that took place around the student movement that was overshadowed and diminished with this event that even today leaves traces, and ailments. The place feels safe, the adjoining ruins are quite nice and freely accessible, the square is not as wide as it seems but if it easily accommodates large numbers of people although it is somewhat worn out I doubt that a remodeling managed to change its dire past. (Original) Un lugar mítico desde hace siglos, que hoy es famoso a raíz de una suceso que marco el año de 1968 en la memoria de los mexicanos debido a la desaparición forzada y matanza que hubo en torno al movimiento estudiantil que se vio opacado y mermado con este suceso que aún hoy deja rastros, y dolencias. El lugar se percibe seguro, las ruinas contiguas son bastante agradables y de acceso libre, la plaza no es tan amplia como lo parece pero si alberga con facilidad gran cantidad de personas aunque está un tanto desgastada dudo que una remodelación logré cambiar su pasado funesto.

  • 5/5 Mariano A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place that impresses (like all of Mexico). One culture on top of another (Original) Un lugar que impresiona (cómo todo México). Una cultura arriba de otra

  • 4/5 Arturo C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well (Original) Bien

  • 5/5 Luis Ramirez G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It has an air like injustice (Original) Tiene un aire como a injusticia

  • 5/5 graciela D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cute (Original) Lindo

  • 5/5 Daniella T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a place that contains very beautiful stories of the tlatelolcas (Original) Es un lugar que contiene historias muy bellas de los tlatelolcas

  • 4/5 Benito A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An emblematic place in the history of Mexico, I recommend researching everything before the visit to appreciate the energy it emanates. (Original) Lugar emblemático en la historia de México, recomiendo investigar todo antes de la visita para apreciar la energía que emana

  • 4/5 Claudia Patricia Lara C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historical place you can visit any day and at any time (Original) Lugar histórico lo puedes visitar cualquier día y a cualquier hora

  • 5/5 Adolfo M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It has a good history (Original) Tiene buena historia

  • 4/5 Francisco Emmanuel Clemente F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is essential to visit it, to know a little history, that day we could not go through all the areas due to maintenance or something similar, excellent information and it is free (Original) Es básico visitarlo, para conocer un poco de historia, ese día no pudimos pasar por todas las áreas debido a mantenimiento o algo similar, excelente la información y que sea gratuito

  • 5/5 Alfredo M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent evening (Original) Excelente velada

  • 3/5 Samuel Flores V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Neglected (Original) Descuidado

  • 3/5 Luis C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well (Original) Bien

  • 5/5 fernanda c. a. cobos e. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice (Original) Bonito

  • 4/5 Fanny V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well (Original) Bien

  • 5/5 Itzhak M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place to spend with family and visit ruins. (Original) Hermoso lugar para pasar en familia y poder visitar ruinas.

  • 5/5 Osiris Navarrete M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very quiet, clean, safe place (Original) Un lugar muy tranquilo, limpio, seguro

  • 5/5 Horacio T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to get to know part of a sad chapter in the history of Mexico "October 1968" (Original) Excelente lugar para conocer parte un de triste capitulo de la historia de México "Octubre de 1968"

  • 5/5 Jaime J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magical place ,, full of history and legends ,, make an effort to visit it ,, you will not be disappointed (Original) Lugar a mágico ,, lleno de historia e leyendas ,, has un esfuerzo visitalo,, no te decepciona

  • 5/5 Ramses H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A phenomenal place, located in the heart of Mexico City, an archaeological zone dating from 600 to 800 A.D. similar to the construction of Tehotihuacan and Tenayuca ... (Original) Un lugar fenomenal, asentado en plena ciudad de México, una zona arqueológica que data entre los años 600 a 800 D.C. similar a la construcción de Tehotihuacan y Tenayuca...

  • 5/5 Lirio Araujo D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, it has a lot of history so it is worth taking a guided tour there is always one (Original) Hermoso, tiene mucha historia por lo que vale la pena tomar un tour con guía siempre hay alguno

  • 5/5 Juan T. 4 years ago on Google
    Historic site. Plenty of blood she'd here between Spaniars and Naguatas. In 1968 over 200 U.N.A.M. students got killed while protesting in this town.

  • 5/5 Miguel M. 5 years ago on Google
    We took a tour here as part of a small group. There is a lot of sad history here. I always wanted to come here for myself to soak it all in. It's beautiful all around with the ruins, the cathedral, and the plaza.

  • 5/5 Amber R. 4 years ago on Google
    Well worth the visit if you’re in Mexico City, not very crowded, free, information in English!

  • 5/5 Gerardo M. 5 years ago on Google
    There's alot of history in this site. I recommend that you get a guide to get an awesome understanding of the b history that happened in this place.

  • 5/5 Carlos C. 5 years ago on Google
    A fantastic place where ancient precolumbian civilization meets colonial and modern México. A must worth visiting.

  • 4/5 Tony G. 5 years ago on Google
    Well, it’s a nice place to walk around after reading the culture behind it

  • 5/5 carlos Villa T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place for family (Original) Buen lugar para la familia

  • 4/5 Chico S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place (Original) Buen lugar

  • 5/5 Daryl Rios B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place with a lot of history (Original) Lugar con mucha historia

  • 5/5 Javier Corona r. 3 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 5/5 Alexia E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super nice place! (Original) ¡Súper bonito lugar!

  • 5/5 A C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impressive place, apart from the historical events that happened there. (Original) Lugar impresionante, aparte de los sucesos históricos que acontecieron allí.

  • 5/5 Jocinei R. L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exciting local history. (Original) Historia emocionante do local..

  • 5/5 Ireri R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unmissable historical point of Mexico City (Original) Punto histórico imperdible de la Cd de México

  • 5/5 James B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A culture that speaks a lot about its past a real center of mexico sure poor but wonderful to live in the middle of this people proud of its culture (Original) Une culture qui parle beaucoup de son passé un vrai centre de mexico certe pauvre mais merveilleux de vivre au millieu de ce peuple fier de sa culture

  • 5/5 GEO V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very beautiful place to visit And at the same time something sad about what happened years ago (Original) Un lugar muy bello para visitar Y al mismo tiempo algo triste por lo que ocurrio hace años

  • 5/5 jose luis garduno l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place of Three stories. (Original) Un lugar de Tres historias.

  • 4/5 ISRAEL G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Somewhat neglected, the culprits are passers-by and visitors, unfortunately most of my compatriots are very dirty. (Original) Algo descuidado, los culpables son los transeúntes y visitantes, por desgracia la mayoría de mis compatriotas son muy sucios.

  • 5/5 Maximilian G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Schöner Platz

  • 4/5 Efe H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We will have to take care of the cleanliness around the square (Original) Habrá que cuidar la limpieza alrededor de la plaza

  • 5/5 Rafael R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The epicenter of Tlatelolca history. (Original) El epicentro de la historia tlatelolca.

  • 5/5 Oscar C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I never imagined seeing the Square of the three cultures (Original) Nunca me imagine ver la Plaza de las tres culturas

  • 5/5 maggy de la r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place (Original) Excelente lugar

  • 4/5 Aarón J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very good place to entertain yourself for a while and have a good time with your family (Original) Es muy bueno lugar para distraerte un rato y pasar un buen momento en familia

  • 5/5 Neyraesputo 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, with a lot of history 🤓 (Original) Precioso lugar,con mucha historia 🤓

  • 5/5 Martha C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very good cultural place with a lot of history, on Sundays you have free access to the museum and the archaeological zone if you are of Mexican nationality (Original) Un muy buen lugar cultural y con mucha historia, los domingos tienes acceso gratis al museo y a la zona arqueológica si eres de nacionalidad mexicana

  • 5/5 Karla C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This place is emblematic because here the three cultures of Mexico meet, the ancient, the modern and the colonial (Original) Este lugar es emblemático por qué aquí se reunen las tres culturas de México, lo antiguo, lo moderno y lo colonial

  • 4/5 Dave C. 4 years ago on Google
    A little out of the way to get to, but worthwhile. The archaeological site is currently being reworked after the 2017 earthquakes, so the route around isn’t too clear. You backtrack a lot and getting around to the square and church is awkward. Otherwise some interesting history and free to enter.

  • 5/5 Eye T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to see three different structures in the same place. It is free to the public and you can also get a guide that explain the history that happened here. Highly recommend it if you visit Mexico city. #ciudaddemexico #eyetravelhr

  • 5/5 Norman S. 4 years ago on Google
    Disheartening history of site. Unique place that three culture meet.

  • 4/5 AG B. 5 years ago on Google
    Totally worth the visit. It was fascinating. Go visit and learn more about this incredible historic location.

  • 5/5 Fowzer #. 5 years ago on Google
    This place is about 5 minutes from the the subway Tlatelolco. Watch out for another similar stop named Tlahuac. I went to the wrong one. When you are searching the map in a rush this can happen. This a neat place. There is a church and the ruins you walk through.

  • 5/5 shivam n. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the most historical place in CMDX which is amalgamation of three different cultures. Give at least an hour to this place as it is soooo full of history distributed in different centuries. Try going early as this place closes around 6 and we guys reached at 530 so couldn’t see much.

  • 5/5 Tara L. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and tranquil area with well preserved piramides and a catedral full of character.

  • 5/5 Yod G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place to visit (Original) Hermoso lugar para visitar

  • 4/5 aldo bosett n. 3 years ago on Google
    Es un buen lugar para ir con tus mascotas y familia

  • 4/5 Jossy F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very quiet and clean place, too bad the museum was closed. (Original) Es un lugar muy tranquilo y limpio, lástima que estaba cerrado el museo.

  • 4/5 Gabriela D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful archaeological zone (Original) Preciosa zona arqueológica

  • 5/5 Sebastián G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very good, beautiful place, it hurts that the Tlatelolco massacre will take place here (Original) Un muy buen bonito lugar lastima que aquí se llevará la masacre de Tlatelolco

  • 5/5 Roberto R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good view

  • 5/5 Mudanzas V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clean and very quiet (Original) Limpio y muy tranquilo

  • 5/5 Claudia R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Interesante

  • 5/5 Alejandro R. Rodriguez L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is closed, you can only see outside (Original) Esta cerrado ,solo puedes ver por fuera

  • 5/5 MÉXICO A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Its beautiful (Original) Es hermoso

  • 5/5 Adrián R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muy bien

  • 5/5 JESS I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is clean (Original) Es limpio

  • 5/5 Danny P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A LITTLE MORE HISTORY (Original) UN POCO MAS DE HISTORIA

  • 5/5 Marlon A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal for walking (Original) Ideal para pasear

  • 3/5 Test D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Qd (Original) Qd

  • 4/5 individuos del universo 7. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic place where Chango Diaz Ordaz commanded the olimpia battalion on October 2, 1968 (Original) lugar histórico donde el chango diaz ordaz mando al batallón olimpia el 2 de octubre de 1968

  • 5/5 zack666 c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place to live (Original) Excelente lugar para vivir

  • 5/5 Edna F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Now closed due to remodeling and pandemic (Original) Ahora cerrado por remodelación y pandemia

  • 5/5 Pedro R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A magical place, you ever have to be there (Original) Un lugar mágico, alguna vez tienes que estar allí

  • 5/5 Israel M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place to meet, you do not need to pay anything. There is a pre-Hispanic tomb of two embracing skeletons, the bride and groom call it. (Original) Muy bonito lugar para conocer, no se necesita pagar nada. Hay una tumba prehispánica de dos esqueletos abrazados, la llaman los novios.

  • 3/5 David González G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You have to take care of it and heal the esplanade (Original) Hay que cuidarlo y sanar la explanada

  • 5/5 Mauricio L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place that you must visit for what it represents historically. The death of the students in 1968. (Original) Un lugar que debes de visitar por lo que representa historicamente. La muerte de los estudiantes en 1968.

  • 5/5 Marisela G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The archaeological zone is closed until further notice. Tlatelolco is a place full of history and I like it for its resilience. (Original) La zona arqueológica está cerrada hasta nuevo aviso. Tlatelolco es un lugar lleno de historia y me gusta por su resiliencia.

  • 5/5 Enrique S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Rich experience in knowing the pre-Columbian culture in Mexico, the glyphs in the constructions, the different geometric shapes of these (Original) Rica experiencia en conocer la cultura precolombina en México, los glifos en las construcciones, las diferentes formas geométricas de estas

  • 5/5 Alma H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most beautiful place (Original) El más bello lugar

  • 3/5 Deni s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I like the history, the museums, the energy, but they are places to be careful! (Original) Me gusta la historia, los museos, la energía, pero son sitios para andarse con cuidado!

  • 5/5 gilbert r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place to walk (Original) Lugar para pasear

  • 5/5 James T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Extraordinary in plaza of the three cultures, former convent of Acolman and Piramides (Original) Extraordinario en plaza de las tres culturas ,ex convento de Acolman y Piramides

  • 4/5 patrichs m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Through the archaeological zone it is full of history and the Union of the 3 cultures, both the pre-Spanish, the colonial and the contemporary (Original) Por la zona arqueológica está llena de historia y la Unión de las 3 culturas tanto la preispanica cómo la colonial y la contemporanea

  • 5/5 Jorge B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is an iconic place, steeped in history and visually great. As a result of the years it has been neglected but it keeps that historical mystique. (Original) Es un lugar emblemático, lleno de historia y grandioso visualmente. A raíz de los años se ha descuidado pero guarda esa mística histórica.

  • 3/5 gustav k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very valuable place historically but it looks very neglected. (Original) Es un lugar muy valioso históricamente pero se ve muy descuidado.

  • 5/5 Luis Felipe Martinez G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) Muy interesante

  • 5/5 Alexis D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Children's area, archaeological area and enough space for activities (Original) Área para niños, área arqueológica y espacio suficiente para actividades

  • 5/5 Alejandra J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful place (Original) Un lugar hermoso

  • 5/5 ORANGEL JESUS NARVAEZ P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Without a doubt, an emblematic establishment in Mexican history. (Original) Sin duda alguna un establecimiento emblemático de la historia mexicana.

  • 5/5 Nicholas M. 2 years ago on Google
    this place is full of history!

  • 5/5 Ha D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 4/5 monica c. 2 years ago on Google
    The local needs a little bit more attention. It is a beautiful site and church but not prepared to received tourists

  • 3/5 Mauricio P. 2 years ago on Google
    So sad it's not open Still amazing looking from the outside

  • 3/5 Alex N. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 5/5 Tony S. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Here was the conquest, in this place Cuitlahuac died, and Cuauhtémoc escaped, also the massacre of students from Tlatelolco, and as if that were not enough there are some Mexican ruins, there is also the 1 church in Mexico built entirely with Mexican temples 😁😁 (Original) Aquí fue la conquista, en este lugar murió cuitlahuac, y escapó Cuauhtémoc, también la matanza de estudiantes de tlatelolco, y por si fuera poco hay unas ruinas mexicas, también está la 1 iglesia de México construida en su totalidad con templos mexicas 😁😁

  • 5/5 Oscar V. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very cool and quiet place (Original) Un lugar muy padre y muy tranquilo

  • 5/5 el g. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful, simply, it is a beautiful place of event that will remain in the hostoria (Original) Maravillosa simplemen t e es hermoso lugar de acontesimiento que quedaran en la hostoria

  • 5/5 Magical M. 2 years ago on Google
    2 de Octubre 1968 No se olvida.

  • 5/5 Solei713 G. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place with a lot of history and with activities to walk with the family and very crowded to go around (Original) Un lugar con mucha historia y con actividades para andar con la familia y muy concurrido para dar la vuelta

  • 5/5 Teresa Ruiz O. 2 years ago on Google
    Es un lugar muy aseado y la fuente de agua hace que el sitio sea agradable.

  • 5/5 Violet F. 2 years ago on Google
    Super WOW

  • 5/5 A E. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the sights that would be visited as part of our tour Definitely worth a visit when you're in cdmx (Original) Eine der Sehenswürdigkeiten welche im Rahmen unserer Tour angefahren würde Sicherlich einen Besuch wert wenn man in cdmx ist

  • 4/5 panyaphon p. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place to visit during visit Mexico.

  • 5/5 Jorge C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place, we have a beautiful culture.

  • 5/5 Alex B. 1 year ago on Google
    A must see in México City! This place will give you a great understanding of all the rich history that has happened in this country! Also a very significant religious site for catholics and the indigenous people of the area the Meshicas.

  • 4/5 Robert C. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited this interesting plaza as part of a Teotihuacan tour package and was rushed through it which really diminished the enjoyment of visiting this site. The plaza consists of remains of pre-columbian pyramids and platforms and a colonial Spanish church built from the stones taken from the demolished pyramids. It is a pleasant plaza to stroll around and ponder what it might have been like six or seven hundred years ago before the Spaniards arrived. The ancient stairways and platforms are very well preserved and the church provides a a lovely contrast of culture and style, the problem is the modern architecture visible from every angle. Multi-story housing blocks reminiscent of Eastern Europe at its worst. This plaza might be better than the Templo Mayor except the surroundings really bring it down.

  • 4/5 Maria Eugenia R. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love going to exercise, there is also a zumba class every day from 9:00 to 10:00 am. and I love the classes of the instructors, there are also other activities either on your own or as you want but very quiet, for now the Christmas tree is very beautiful and with a lot of atmosphere, because all the neighbors come out with their children to play, to skate, to many activities. (Original) Me encanta ir a hacer ejercicio,también hay clase de zumba todos los días de 9:00 a 10:00 a.m. y me encantan las clases de los instructores,también hay otras actividades ya sea por tu cuenta o como quieras pero muy tranquilo, por ahora está el árbol de navidad muy bonito y con mucho ambiente, porqué todos los vecinos salen con sus niños a jugar , a patinar ,a muchas actividades.

  • 3/5 Robert C. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited this interesting plaza as part of a Teotihuacan tour package and was rushed through it which really diminished the enjoyment of visiting this site. The plaza consists of remains of pre-Columbian pyramids and platforms and a colonial Spanish church built from the stones taken from the demolished pyramids. It is a pleasant plaza to stroll around and ponder what it might have been like six or seven hundred years ago before the Spaniards arrived. The ancient stairways and platforms are very well preserved and the church provides a a lovely contrast of culture and style, the problem is the modern architecture visible from every angle. Multi-story housing blocks reminiscent of Eastern Europe at its worst. This plaza might be better than the Templo Mayor except the surroundings really bring it down.

  • 5/5 Maria V. 1 year ago on Google
    This is an impressive site. It doesn’t take long to walk through.

  • 5/5 Stefan K. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped here on our way to the pyramids and it was worth the visit. A lot of history in a small square!

  • 5/5 Maer M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful from afar — the ruins were closed on a Monday morning.

  • 5/5 Armando M G. 11 months ago on Google
    One of the oldest churches in Mexico City, the ruins were discovered after a large earthquake. Definitely a must see while in Mexico City

  • 5/5 Julian C. 11 months ago on Google
    Place of importance, Juan Diego presented cloak to bishop on Virgen Morena. Church is a reconfigured Aztec temple too.

  • 4/5 Gina D. 10 months ago on Google
    very interesting place to see. crazy how much has happened in such a small area. we went with a tour guide and this was one of many stops

  • 5/5 Marcos C. 9 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Beautiful place full of history, kids friendly. Tlatelolco subway station, then walk 10 minutes to the plaza 3 culturas. There are few small local grocery stores in the area, few coffee shops for a pit stop for coffee and toilet. We walked our way back to Centro, Zocalo, no issues and quite safe, it was Saturday around noon.

  • 1/5 harsha 9 months ago on Google
    Nothing special about this place. A church built from and amidst Aztec ruins. The ruins are cordoned off and we cant go inside. You can see them from the road outside too. So just make a quick pit stop and move on or even skip this. You will see similar and better aztec sites at Teotihuacan. There are many tall buildings around the site which is an eye sore.

  • 5/5 Mario F. 8 months ago on Google
    The best of the best, the culture and architecture in on place, beautiful and enigmatic, 100% recommended

  • 5/5 Dafina D. 8 months ago on Google
    This place has the saddest history, from different ages, that I have ever heard in my life. So if you are planning to go there take someone that can tell you all of the facts and events or just get a good tour guide, believe me it's worth it. People living around this place say it's hunted because of all the tragic events. The rents of the flats in the area are way lower because of that. So if you want to see a ghost or are into horror, rent a flat in the area.

  • 5/5 Jennifer A. 7 months ago on Google
    We had an amazing time on a tour that took us here and told us about the story of this place Our tour guide told us about how a bunch of students were killed here

  • 5/5 Paula R. 3 months ago on Google New
    Interesting site where archeological Aztec site meets colonial church meets modern brutalist architecture hence the name 3 cultures square where 3 cultures of Mexico merge. The square also has a sad modern history relating to the massacre of student protesters in the 1960s.


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