Living in Ex Hipódromo de Peralvillo
The former Peralvillo Hippodrome, in the Cuauhtémoc borough of Mexico City, is a 60-hectare neighborhood with postal code 06250, home to approximately 11,700 people. It is bordered to the north by Peralvillo (Juventino Rosas), to the south by Nonoalco Tlatelolco (Eje 2 Norte Manuel González and Calzada de la Ronda), to the east by Colonia Maza (Calzada de los Misterios), and to the west by San Simón Tolnahuac (Calzada Vallejo). Named for the inaugural racetrack of Mexico City (1882-1913), built on 600,000 m² of land purchased from Soledad Azcárate, it is now an urban neighborhood with 680 establishments, mostly retail businesses, employing 874 people. It is ideal for working families near Tlatelolco and La Raza. The area's value is maintained by its history and central location, with affordable properties in the mid-range, driven by the commercial dynamism following the dismantling of the racetrack in 1913 to relocate it to the Condesa neighborhood.
The area offers connectivity via Calzada Vallejo and Eje 2, and amenities such as CECATI 158, a soccer field, and automotive centers in La Ronda. It features the typical safety of the Cuauhtémoc borough with a community atmosphere; pollution is moderate due to density and traffic, mitigated by parks like Estado de Tabasco. Education and healthcare are supported by neighboring institutions such as the Roosevelt Institute and nearby hospitals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about living in the area
- In Ex Hipódromo de Peralvillo there are different transportation options, such as trolleybus stations and brt stations. Thanks to this variety, getting around is easy.
- Yes, in the surroundings of Ex Hipódromo de Peralvillo there are health centers and hospitals such as Hospital General de Zona No. 27 IMSS or ISSSTE Hospital Gonzalo Castañeda (Abandonado).
- Ex Hipódromo de Peralvillo has several elementary schools, high schools, and nearby universities, such as Escuela Primaria Gabriel Leyva Solano or Escuela Primaria Estado de Sonora.
- In Ex Hipódromo de Peralvillo there are parks such as Parque Estado de Tabasco to enjoy the outdoors.
- Near Ex Hipódromo de Peralvillo you will find shopping malls, markets, and local stores such as Mercado 17 Beethoven or Lagunilla Zona.
- In Ex Hipódromo de Peralvillo you can visit malls such as Plaza Garibaldi and nearby leisure & attractions such as aquamundo.
- Yes, Ex Hipódromo de Peralvillo is a family-friendly area with nearby schools, parks, and health centers within a short distance.