Directions to San Juan de Dios Market
A traditional neighborhood market serving everyday local needs. Expect food, produce, meat, prepared meals, and other practical goods rather than the tourist souvenirs found elsewhere in town. It’s a bit smaller than, and on the opposite side of the center from, the Mercado Ignacio Ramírez. more →
A traditional neighborhood market serving everyday local needs. Expect food, produce, meat, prepared meals, and other practical goods rather than the tourist souvenirs found elsewhere in town. It’s a bit smaller than, and on the opposite side of the center from, the Mercado Ignacio Ramírez.
Next to the mercado are the Arcos del Atascadero, a late-1800s structure that carried water into town as an aqueduct. In the shade of the arches are a bunch of shops selling clothes, shoes, household supplies, and more.
The historic San Juan de Dios church is right next door.
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Directions
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Getting there
- On foot: about 13 min from the Jardín.
- From the Jardín: take Ruta 4 at Zacateros (entre Umarán y Pila Seca) and get off at C. Ignacio Allende & C. Guadalupe @ Pollo Feliz (2 min walk).
- From the Jardín: take Ruta 1 at Oratorio/Plaza Zaragoza and get off at Av Guadalupe y San Rafael (2 min walk).
- Buses that stop nearby: Rutas 1, 2 and 5 at Av Guadalupe y San Rafael (2 min walk); Ruta 4 at C. Ignacio Allende & C. Guadalupe @ Pollo Feliz (2 min walk); Ruta 10 at Canal y San Pedro (3 min walk).
How to ride the bus
Full guide ›- Check the route number on the front, or ask the driver.
- Wave it down. Buses also stop between stops.
- Board at the front and pay 10 MXN cash.
- Say "Baja!" a block before your stop.
- Get off at the back.
- Buses run about 6 AM to 9 PM.
- Find your busMany buses show a route number on the front, some have it on the side, and some don't display a number at all. When in doubt, just ask the driver.
- Where to catch itThis site documents many bus stops but not all of them. Sometimes buses can be flagged down between stops.
- Flag it downAs the bus nears, raise your hand so the driver knows to stop for you.
- Get on at the frontBoard at the front door. Buses can be crowded, so step toward the back to make room.
- Pay the driverIt's 10 MXN, cash only. Pay as you board. Bring coins or small bills.
- Signal your stopA block before, call out "Baja!" or press the buzzer if there is one.
- Get off at the rearStep off at the back door when there is one, or the front if not.
- Hours & frequencyMost routes run about 6 AM–9 PM, roughly every 10 minutes on main lines. Expect longer waits early, late, and on Sundays and holidays.
- Good to knowKeep small change ready and belongings close. Knowing your destination's cross-streets or a nearby landmark helps the driver.