Santa Maria la Ribera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Maria la Ribera
Popular places to visit
Museo Universitario del Chopo
You can browse the exhibits at Museo Universitario del Chopo, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Mexico City. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Paseo de la Reforma
Like the Champs Elysées in Paris, this famous wide avenue provides a distinctive elegance to the historic plan of this huge global city.
Estadio Azteca
See one of the world’s largest and most famous soccer stadiums, the host to two historic FIFA World Cup championships.
Zócalo
This is the heart of Mexico City with wide-ranging architecture, cultural events and a lively arts scene.
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe, is believed to have appeared on the site of this church, making it an important pilgrimage site for many Catholics.
Angel of Independence Monument
Gaze upon this tall and majestic structure that symbolizes for the whole nation’s citizens the country’s long struggle for independence.
Activities
Half-Day Mexico City Highlights Tour
Guadalupe Shrine & Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour
Teotihuacan Guided Tour with Early Access and Optional Lunch
Mexico City Tourist Bus: Hop-On Hop-Off Service or Night Tour
Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling Tour in Mexico City
Tolantongo Caves Full Day Tour from Mexico City
Our pick of the best Santa Maria la Ribera Hotel Deals
Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico
"It needs to be renovated, prices are over the top not even a smart tv. They need more detail cleaning especially on all the touch surfaces. I rank it as a three star hotel."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Fiesta Americana Reforma
"Un hotel bien ubicado. Una buena habitacion, con todo lo que se necesita para estar comodo y sentirse como en casa. Y todo el personal sin excepcion, muy amables y con muy buena actitud. Recomendable para volver a regresar."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Barceló México Reforma
"Muy Recomendado 100% Excelente"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel Zócalo Central
"Breakfast buffet was fantastic. The snacks and drinks available during the day were a plus. Really very happy with the hotel"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Catedral
"Mejorar el servicio al cliente, porque cuando los requerimos para hacerles unas preguntas relacionadas con la habitación nunca llegaron"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Galeria Plaza Reforma
"I loved it, the staff was amazing and so was the hotel, also the location is extremely convenient."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Maria la Ribera
Cuauhtémoc
Fascinating museums, prominent monuments, and charming cafes are just a few top things to explore in Cuauhtémoc. A visit to Palacio de Bellas Artes or Zócalo might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Revolution Station or Metrobús Revolución Station to get around town.
Reforma
Consider a visit to Angel of Independence Monument and take some time to enjoy the important monuments during your time in Reforma. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Insurgentes Station or Cuauhtemoc Station.
Colonia Cuauhtémoc
If you're spending some time in Colonia Cuauhtémoc, Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Insurgentes are top sights worth seeing.
Juárez
Visitors to Juárez love its popular shops, and you can check out Angel of Independence Monument and Paseo de la Reforma. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Cuauhtemoc Station.
Zona Rosa
Zona Rosa is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Paseo de la Reforma and Reforma 222 while you're in town.
Historic Center
Consider a visit to Palacio de Bellas Artes and take some time to enjoy the interesting museums during your time in Historic Center. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Allende Station or Bellas Artes Station.
