San José Insurgentes


San José Insurgentes is a neighborhood located in southwest Mexico City.

Location

San José Insurgentes is located in the Benito Juárez borough of Mexico City.
The neighborhood is bordered by:
San José Insurgentes is a mixed neighborhood, with both residential zones as well as office buildings, hotels and commerces. The neighborhood is home to the iconic theater Teatro de los Insurgentes.
The colonia has a public park called Parque de la Bola which is located exactly at the center of the neighborhood, forming a roundabout that connects the two main avenues of the area: Félix Parra and Plateros.

History

The neighborhood was developed by the Alemán family in the late years of the 1930s.
Since then, San José Insurgentes has been home to several public figures including president Adolfo Ruiz Cortines, actress María Félix and singer Jorge Negrete. There is a statue of Jorge Negrete located in a roundabout at the streets of Capuchinas and Del Ángel.

Transportation

Public transportation

The area is served by the Mexico City Metrobús.

Metrobus stations