Glorieta de Insurgentes is a large sunken roundabout plaza where Avenida Insurgentes meets Avenida Chapultepec, right on the edge of Roma Norte and Colonia Juárez. Insurgentes station on Metro Line 1 sits below it, and the Metrobús Line 1 station runs along Insurgentes. It isn’t a monument but a crossroads and meeting point, 800 m from Hotel Emma Boutique.
Practical information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance from the hotel | 800 m |
| Getting there | About a 10-minute walk, or one Metro stop from Sevilla |
| Hours | Open public plaza; the Metro and Metrobús keep their own service hours |
| Cost | Free |
| Suggested time | 20 to 30 minutes, longer if you continue into Zona Rosa |
What to see and do
- Walk around the circular plaza, built together with Metro Line 1, which opened in September 1969, to untangle a junction of several avenues.
- Notice the layout: the plaza sits below street level, linked to the sidewalks by pedestrian tunnels.
- Head north into Zona Rosa, with its pedestrian streets, restaurants and nightlife.
- To the south begins Roma Norte, with its cafés, galleries and tree-lined streets.
- Use it as a transfer point: Metro Line 1 meets Metrobús Line 1 here, which runs along Insurgentes from Indios Verdes to El Caminero.
Getting there from Hotel Emma Boutique
On foot: about 800 m, roughly 10 minutes. Pick up Avenida Chapultepec, a few steps from the hotel, and follow it east to the roundabout.
By Metro: walk 200 m to Sevilla station on Line 1 and ride one stop toward Pantitlán to Insurgentes. You come out right onto the plaza.
By Metrobús: from the roundabout, Insurgentes station on Line 1 takes you north or south along Avenida Insurgentes.
Tips for your visit
- Go during the day or at sunset; it’s a busy, fast-moving area, with crowds at almost any hour.
- Keep an eye on your belongings on the plaza and platforms, especially at rush hour.
- If you’ll ride the Metro or Metrobús, have your Movilidad Integrada card ready.
- Pair it with a walk to the Angel of Independence, a few blocks north, or stroll south into Roma Norte for coffee.
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Frequently asked questions
What is at Glorieta de Insurgentes?
A public round plaza with Insurgentes station on Metro Line 1 below it and the Metrobús Line 1 station on Avenida Insurgentes. It’s the gateway to Zona Rosa and Roma Norte.
Does it cost anything to visit Glorieta de Insurgentes?
No. It’s a free public space. You only pay if you ride the Metro or Metrobús.
How do I get to Glorieta de Insurgentes from Roma Norte?
Walk along Avenida Chapultepec, or take Metro Line 1 from Sevilla to Insurgentes, one stop toward Pantitlán.
Where to stay near Glorieta de Insurgentes?
In Roma Norte, Hotel Emma Boutique is 800 m from the roundabout and 200 m from Sevilla Metro, one stop before Insurgentes.