Browsing the various markets and weekend tianguis located throughout the capital is a favorite activity for visitors to Mexico City. One of my favorites is the Corredor de Arte Colonia Roma, a weekend art market that stretches along Avenida Álvaro Obregón in Mexico City’s colonia Roma Norte. The market is a pleasant place to explore and worth a visit whether you’re actually looking to purchase anything or not. Vendors, many of them the artists themselves, display a variety of crafts, paintings, photographs and prints. In addition to artwork you’ll find a good selection of antiques and collectibles including antique cameras, pop culture collectibles, used books and magazines, antique furniture and more. There are also several interesting fountains, some with decorative tiles, along the avenue.
Before or after browsing the market grab a coffee or quick snack one of the many small cafes lining Álvaro Obregón. Café Libélula near the corner of Avenidas Álvaro Obregón and Cuauhtémoc is a good choice. The menu at Libélula includes a variety of hot and cold beverages, gourmet deserts, bagels and sandwiches – including a few vegetarian options. In the evenings the café often hosts live music and special events.
Café Libélula () is located just blocks from the art market at Álvaro Obregón 10 near the corner of Avenida Cuauhtémoc in Roma Norte. Service is friendly and there’s free WiFi for customers. (Weekdays 7:30am-11pm; Sat 8am-10pm; Sun 8am-8pm)
Event Details: Corredor de Arte Colonia Roma
Saturdays and Sundays 9am-4pm
Along Avenida Álvaro Obregón ()
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