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Lucha libre at Arena México

Wrestling arena·Doctores

The cathedral of lucha libre

About Lucha libre at Arena México

Arena México, at Dr. Lavista 189 in Colonia Doctores, is known as the cathedral of lucha libre. The main nights, the official tourism site says, are Tuesdays and Fridays in the evening and Sunday afternoons; see cmll.com for the programme.

Why it's on our list

  • Tue, Fri and Sun
  • Take a taxi

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Lucha libre at Arena México before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to Lucha libre at Arena México, as the crow flies.

  1. Brick HotelRoma1.1 km14 min walk
  2. Nima Local House Hotel & SpaRoma1.4 km17 min walk
  3. La ValiseRoma1.4 km17 min walk

All hotels

What’s nearby

Distances from Lucha libre at Arena México are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest Metro stations

  1. BalderasLine 1Line 3350 m4 min walk
  2. CuauhtémocLine 1350 m4 min walk
  3. Niños HéroesLine 3600 m8 min walk

Key sights

  1. Bellas Artes1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 14 min
  2. The Zócalo2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 17 min
  3. The Templo Mayor2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 17 min
  4. The Castillo de Chapultepec3.2 kmWalk 41 minCycle 16 minCar or taxi 21 min
  5. The Museo Nacional de Antropología3.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 23 min
  6. The Casa Azul7.8 kmCycle 39 minCar or taxi 39 min
  7. The airport (AICM)8.2 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 41 min

Train and coach terminals

  1. Buenavista station2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 18 min
  2. Observatorio (El Insurgente)5.9 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 32 min
  3. TAPO (coaches east)8.5 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 42 min

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