Mexico City/Tlalpan

Tlalpan and Pedregal is a district of Mexico City. Understand Tlalpan [1] comprises several small towns south of Mexico City, including Tlalpan itself, Chicalcoyotl, San Pedro Martir, San Andres Totoltepec, Xicalco and San Miguel Ajusco. All of these towns eventually got merged into the urban sprawl and became what is today known as a "Delegacion" Tlalpan (Municipality) of the Federal District. It is the largest borough in Mexico City and borders with the State of Morelos. It is also home to the Ajusco volcanic mountains with the highest peak measuring 3,937 meters above the sea level. In terms of foreign tourism, Downtown Tlalpan is a barely known place, which could make it a highlight if you visit it. Overall is a quiet and safe place, with Colonial architecture. Get in The easiest way to reach the Centro Historico of Tlalpan is using an RTP bus [hppt://www.rtp.gob.mx], through Tlalpan Avenue or Insurgentes Sur avenues. The bus should have a sign that reads "San Fernando". Ask the driver to let you know you want to go "Tlalpan Centro". There are also RTP buses that reach some of the old towns, these buses run along Insurgentes Sur, which later becomes the Federal (Libre) Highway to Cuernavaca. Get Around The Centro Historico of Tlalpan comprises an area of maybe 6 x 6 blocks, which can be done by foot. If you plan to visit the other towns a Taxi or a Car will be necessary. Ask for a map at the Tourist Booth in the Zocalo (main square) See in Centro Historico of Tlalpan Centro Historico de Tlalpan or historical Downtown of Tlalpan is a good place to visit. You can stroll through the streets around the Plaza de la Constitucion (Zocalo) The main square. Some of the main attractions within the Centro Historico are: Mercado Publico Plaza de la Constitucion (Main square). This public market is the last "Porfirian" style that remains in Mexico City. Casa de Santa Ana San Fernando Avenue and Madero Street. Today, offices of an insurance company. Tlalpan Mint Moneda and Juarez street. For 2 years, this building housed the Mexican Mint, today is a secondary school. Casa Frissac Plaza de la Constitucion and Moneda streets. Municipal Hall Plaza de la Constitucion. See in other towns of Tlalpan Town of Chicalcoyotl Church of Asuncion Chimalcoyotl Rosal Street (without number) dating back to the XVII century. Town of San Pedro Martir Church of San Pedro Martir de Verona Ensenanza Street and Laurel Street. Built in the XVIII century. Town of San Andres Totoltepec Parroquia de San Andres Totoltepec Morelos Avenue and Palma Street. This parish was built in the XVII century , refurbished in 1965. Town of San Miguel Xicalco San Miguel de Xicalco Church Mexico Avenue and 16 de Septiembre street. This church was built in the XVII century. Do The local Tourism Department offer walking tours, ask for information at the Tourism Booth located in Plaza de la Constitucion (Main Square) Buy Eat Try Cafetlán for great athentic food and live acoustic music. Guadalupe Victoria 15-A esq. Plaza de la Constitución Centro de Tlalpan Tel: (55)5655-7338 cafetlan@hotmail.com Drink Sleep Some hotels operating in this area include: Radisson Paraiso Cuspide 53, Colonia Parques. Tel 5927-5959 4 stars rates around USD$125-150 Royal Pedregal Costa del Sol Contact This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!