Plaza de Santo Domingo
Plaza de Santo Domingo
3.7
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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The plaza's "place of scribes," where specialists in reading and writing have gathered for centuries, evokes the spirit of yesteryear.
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The area
Address
Neighborhood: Centro HistĂłrico
The beating heart of the city lies within Centro HistĂłrico, the vast expanse of historical buildings and monuments that are a must when exploring Mexico City. Places such as the Museo Biblioteca Palacio Postal, Casa de los Azulejos and Palacio de Bellas Artes are the perfect eye candy for anyone seeking to admire arts and architecture. Don't forget to visit the wide variety of markets and plazas where any vintage item, handicrafts and jewelry characteristic of each state in Mexico can be found on Sundays. Admire majestic views of the city from the Monumento a la RevoluciĂłn and Torre Latinoamericana, and round out the experience with restaurants of all cuisines nearby.
How to get there
- Allende • 5 min walk
- Zócalo • 6 min walk
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3.7
127 reviews
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Very good
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Deanne D
Wellington, New Zealand1,393 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This plaza is dominating the church at the end. Inside the church are two sparking gold altars at the sides at the front of the church. With a huge baroque front altar. Worth a look at. The plaza itself is very interesting as it has lots of old buildings from the Spanish times. A statue in the middle of a old lady and stalls at the side where you can get yourself a fake doctorate if you so wish.
Written January 13, 2020
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SF Guy
San Francisco, CA1,027 contributions
Nov 2020 • Solo
Very nice plaza with a fountain and many old colonial buildings. Nice to walk around, explore and shop.
Written November 15, 2020
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Grousedoctor
Plattsburgh, NY597 contributions
The Plaza is one of my favorite spots in the city. As plazas go, it is fairly quiet and a great place to find a bench and relax after a visit to the Ministy of Education to see 120 Diego Rivera murals that he completed between 1923-1928. The public entrance to the Ministry is right on the plaza. At the far end of the plaza is the Church of Santo Domingo which has some interesting carvings on the facade of the church. More interesting, just next to the church, is the Palacio de la Inquisition. This was open until 1812 for many of the autrocracies inflicted by the Catholic church on the Mexican people. Go inside, the building is an excellent example of the architecture of the period, particularly the courtyard and the ceilings. An added plus is the Museum of Mexican Medicine. There is no charge to visit this small, but interesting museum. Although many of the artifacts inside are replicas, there is still enough of an interesting collection to swing through the rooms which won't take you long. From there, walk straight down Rep. de Venezuela for a visit to the mercado Abelardo Rodriguez. Be sure to go upstairs to the Community Center to see some wonderful murals as well as a wall sculpture by Isama Noguchi. For more information on my visit to the Plaza area, check out my travel blog at http://searchingfordiego.blogspot.com.
Written March 22, 2012
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Valeria J
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Couples
All of Santo Domingo is already a scam, that's just what they do today. A few days ago I went to buy Slippers for my wedding, they told me that I had to leave more than half to reserve the order and that I would return for them in 15 days. When I check to see if they are ready, they tell me that I have to pay and in 8 days I can go through them. Well, I had no choice but to liquidate and after that I dial again and the lady tells me that there is no sole and that if I want them for quick delivery I would have to pay a difference of 12 pesos for Pantunfla so that I can put on another sole. thicker” and I told her that I would not deposit any more money and that I needed my order and they, so cynical and thievish, told me that there are no returns and it does not have a sole so there was not one for when it was delivered. In the end they only take money from you and never give you anything. I don't understand how that place is still alive and many people still use it as a reference to buy our souvenirs or party invitations. Everything there is a real robbery, never shop there and I wish the government would close that whole place once and for all.
Written April 13, 2024
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Rowan H
Cairns, Australia1,797 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Despite being located next to the much celebrated and visited Secretaria de education publica the plaza Santo Domingo has a very different vibe. We came here in the middle of the day and I was immediately aggressively approached by a man who would not leave me alone. I eventually was able to shake him after a few troubling moments. I noted when sitting on the edge of the plaza that he seemed to be communicating with around 2-3 other men suggesting some kind of racketeering. There was also lots of tents set up suggesting this plaza has been somewhat taken over by the homeless. Overall I would avoid it.
Written July 16, 2022
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bryanmantezoni
Houston, TX2,760 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
This place has a lot of vendors around, you can walk around the streets and take some pictures of the churches and the old buildings and you can also get a foot massage for80 pesos for about 15 minutes, it is not very safe so exercise precaution.
Written December 20, 2017
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GVancouver
Vancouver, Canada961 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
A pleasant walk to the square. Enjoy watching the families around the fountain. Visit the church. Check out the artisanal scribes.
There is not much fancy about the square, but it is more atmospheric and less touristy than other nearby areas.
There is not much fancy about the square, but it is more atmospheric and less touristy than other nearby areas.
Written April 27, 2017
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PaoMtzO
Mexico City, Mexico44 contributions
Jan 2016
The church is lovely and very old, you can go inside and enjoy, but the other super interesting point in this part of the city is that next corner is the SEP building and inside you can find 3 foors completly cover with Diego Rivera's murals!!
Written February 9, 2016
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Considered Review
Norwich, UK2,775 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Mildly interesting elongated rectangular city square with tented market stalls down one side and more opposite under cover by the columns on the other side. Outdoor chess tables available too.
Written January 30, 2025
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annminky
United States4,033 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
Just walking around the neighborhood when I came across this stunning church. It was early morning and the sun hit the church to show its grandeur. Lovely little place to visit.
Written January 17, 2022
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Alrededor existen muchos estacionamientos pequeños que ayudan aliviar el transito por el centro histĂłrico, la mayorĂa tienen una tarifa estándar no podrĂa decirte de cuanto porque normalmente tomo el transporte publico cuando viajo al centro.
Written October 31, 2016
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