Plaza Río de Janeiro
A tree-lined square between Durango and Orizaba with a bronze replica of Michelangelo’s David at its center, ringed by early-20th-century houses.
Photo: AugustoRomero · Public domain
Things to do · Roma Norte
Things to do in Roma Norte, Mexico City
Things to do in Roma Norte beyond the restaurant table: plazas and fountains, a walking route, live music and the bars that carry the evening.
Free to visit
Plazas and fountains
Fuente de Cibeles
A replica of Madrid’s Cibeles fountain in Plaza Villa de Madrid, the roundabout where Oaxaca, Durango and Medellín meet.
Photo: Danflash2003 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Plaza Luis Cabrera
A quieter plaza with fountains and benches on Orizaba, a natural pause between meals on the Colima and Zacatecas side.
Photo: Raul21940 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Jardín Pushkin
A park at Avenida Cuauhtémoc and Álvaro Obregón with a bust of the Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, on the eastern edge of the neighborhood.
Photo: Haakon S. Krohn · CC BY-SA 3.0
Walking routes
Put it together
A long lunch in Roma Norte
Make one seafood table the anchor, then let the plazas fill the afternoon before a drink on Álvaro Obregón.
Roma Norte guide →Crossing between the two
Start on Colima in Roma Norte, cross Insurgentes on foot, and finish near the Condesa parks.
Compare the neighborhoods →Live music & culture
More things to do in Roma Norte
Walk Avenida Álvaro Obregón. The avenue’s wide planted median is the neighborhood’s promenade, with benches and sculptures; it connects several of the plazas above and passes many of the bars in this guide, including Licorería Limantour Roma and Tlecán.
Eat your way through a market. Mercado Roma on Querétaro gathers food counters under one roof — useful for a group that cannot agree on one restaurant.
Catch a show. Foro Indie Rocks hosts concerts on Zacatecas; check the calendar and buy tickets before planning the rest of the evening around it.
Book one memorable meal. Many visitors build their Roma Norte day around lunch at Contramar or dinner at Rosetta; see best restaurants in Roma Norte.
Cross into Condesa. Parque México is roughly a 15–20 minute walk west; combine both neighborhoods with the routes below or read Roma Norte vs Condesa.
Things to do in Roma Norte: FAQ
What is there to do in Roma Norte?
Walk the plazas (Río de Janeiro, Cibeles, Luis Cabrera), stroll the median of Avenida Álvaro Obregón, eat at one of its well-known restaurants, have a drink at its cocktail bars and catch a concert at Foro Indie Rocks.
Is Roma Norte good for a day trip within Mexico City?
Yes. It is compact and walkable, with most plazas, restaurants and bars within a few blocks, and Condesa is next door.
What is free to do in Roma Norte?
The plazas, the Cibeles fountain, Jardín Pushkin and the Álvaro Obregón median are all public and free.