Theatre in a historic Gothic chapel. Stages various plays and multi-disciplinary performing arts shows. Library on site. Small, intimate space.
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One of Mexico City's finest modern art museums, based on the private collection of Carrillo Gil which includes well-known works by Diego Rivera, David Siqueiros, Rufino Tamayo, and Francisco Toledo. The museum also hosts temporary exhibits of contemporary Mexican and international artists.
The beating heart of San Angel with the historic convent adjacent to the plaza as well as San Angel's main marketplace. It is a gathering spot for locals and a pleasant park to sit and people watch.
Diego Rivera's studio, where he also lived for some time with Frida Kahlo. It is a very interesting structure by famous Mexican architect Juan O'Gorman, consisting of two buildings connected by an aerial walkway.
Museo de El Carmen
An ancient convent where you can see the uncomfortable stone slabs where nuns slept, religious artwork, and, most importantly, a creepy underground crypt filled with mummified nuns. It is a truly enchanting old building, and connected to the Colegio de San Ángel.
Site of the famous Bazaar Sabado, the park is just 2 blocks from Plaza del Carmen) is the hub of San Angel's arts community, with galleries and the Museo Risco adjacent.
Theater of the Insurgents
Built in 1953 by José María Dávila, this is one of the main venues for dramas and plays in Mexico City. On the façade of the building is a mosaic created by Diego Rivera, illustrating the history of theater and depicting the Mexican comedian Cantinflas as Robin Hood.