Gustavo A. Madero

Gustavo A. Madero is a borough in the northern part of Mexico City that links residential areas, commercial zones, and some rural edges together. The territory extends from densely built streets to hills that still show traces of original vegetation.

The borough was officially formed in the early 20th century and named after a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution. Over the following decades, the area grew from a rural edge into a heavily populated part of the capital.

Residents live close to the Basilica of Guadalupe in Tepeyac, a pilgrimage site that brings millions of visitors each year. Many street names honor figures from Mexico's independence movement, a detail visible throughout the neighborhoods.

Several metro stations serve the borough and link it to the city center, making it easy for visitors to move between residential areas and pilgrimage sites. Buses and main roads cross the territory, helping travelers find their way among the different neighborhoods.

The southern part of the borough holds the hill of Tepeyac, a place that carried religious meaning before the Spanish conquest. The modern basilica was built on the same grounds, showing the link between pre-Columbian and Catholic traditions.

Location: Mexico City

Inception: 1931

Elevation above the sea: 2,239 m

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

GPS coordinates: 19.48407,-99.11144

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:10