Venustiano Carranza

Venustiano Carranza is an administrative district in central-eastern Mexico City spanning a large area with numerous residential neighborhoods and three major traditional markets. The area is shaped by its mix of established residential structures, commerce, and important public infrastructure including the international airport.

The territory emerged on the ground of Lake Texcoco centuries ago as Spanish and Aztec settlers transformed swampland into urban space during the colonial period. This gradual conversion from water to built land shaped the region's development for generations.

The district contains the National Archives of Mexico, housed in the former Lecumberri Palace, where visitors can view documents spanning different periods. Educational institutions and cultural centers throughout the area shape the intellectual character of the neighborhood.

The district is easily accessed through the international airport and the TAPO bus terminal system, which provides connections to the east and southeast. Visitors should know that public transit including metro and buses runs throughout the area, making the main markets readily accessible.

In the area, residents at Peñon de los Baños perform an annual reenactment of the Battle of Puebla dressed in period military uniforms and firing real cannons. This local tradition blends historical remembrance with living community practice.

Location: Mexico City

Inception: 1970

Elevation above the sea: 2,237 m

Website: http://vcarranza.cdmx.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 19.41667,-99.11389

Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:52