Living in San Juan de Aragón
San Juan de Aragón, Gustavo A. Madero, is a working-class neighborhood in the northeastern part of the Gustavo A. Madero borough of Mexico City. Originally a 19th-century hacienda, it was subdivided after the Revolution and transformed into a modern urban development in 1962. Here, approximately 15,800 residents, with an average age of 31 and an average of 10 years of schooling, enjoy the San Juan de Aragón Forest, the largest artificial lake in Mexico City, complete with a wetland for migratory birds, a skate park, a jogging track, outdoor gyms, sports courts, and palapas for barbecues.
Living in San Juan de Aragón offers a vibrant economy thanks to its retail businesses, access to the Metro (Line B, Bosque de Aragón Station), free recreational spaces, and ejido land heritage with Cárdenas-era reforestation. It's ideal for young families seeking affordable housing, urban nature, and a dynamic community near the Mexico City International Airport (AICM).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about living in the area
- In San Juan de Aragón 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 San Juan de Aragón there are health centers and hospitals such as Hospital Pediatrico San Juan de Aragon or Hospital General La Villa.
- San Juan de Aragón has several elementary schools, high schools, and nearby universities, such as Centro de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos No. 1 or Escuela Primaria Juan Ruiz de Alarcón.
- In San Juan de Aragón there are parks such as Corredor Río de Guadalupe to enjoy the outdoors and nearby beaches such as Playa de Aves, ideal for relaxing or playing sports.
- Near San Juan de Aragón you will find shopping malls, markets, and local stores such as mercado río blanco or Mercado 17 Beethoven.
- In San Juan de Aragón you can visit malls such as plaza tepeyac and nearby leisure & attractions such as aquamundo.
- Yes, San Juan de Aragón is a family-friendly area with nearby schools, parks, and health centers within a short distance.