Taxqueña

Taxqueña is a major transportation hub in the south of Mexico City that combines a metro station, light rail terminus, and bus station across multiple levels. The different sections are connected by extensive corridors and platforms that allow passengers to transfer between services.

The station opened in 1970 as the southern terminus of Metro Line 2 and took its name from a colonial-era silver mining town. Over the decades it was expanded to include connections for light rail and bus services.

The metro station features large murals by Alberto Castro Leñero created with talavera and polychromatic ceramic tiles. These artworks give the space a distinctive visual character that catches visitors' attention as they move through.

The complex takes some time to navigate since the different transportation services are located on different levels. It helps to take a moment to observe the layout or watch other travelers to find the right direction.

The name comes from Taxco, a colonial mining town in Guerrero state, but most visitors pass through without realizing this connection. The naming choice reflects how early transit planners branded the southern route toward that mountain region.