Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante

This place has been closed for several months due to Covid. When it’s open it has a marvelous patio where you can hang out, and there’s usually a cafe in one corner. Almost every time I come to SMA (about once a year) it seems that the cafe has changed owners again, but who cares! You’re here for the gorgeous Colonial architecture and amazing patio with giant bamboos, old tress, and did I mention a superb mural in a crypt-like cavernous room? Can’t wait till it opens again- one of my ATF spots on this planet 🌎😎

My Artistic Youth was spent here. Fond memories. Nice cafe reopened. Quiet and plenty of room to contemplate. Take classes with caution. Not all teachers teach. Do your research and ask the students first.

Amazing places to visit and to take a coffee! I think this was one of my favorites places across the town. Free pass and sometimes they offer 10 minute tour telling you the history of the place so I recommend to take it. Go early also to enjoy the place with less people possible 🙂

If you are just wandering around and there isn’t much to do this is the perfect place yo just take it slow under the shade, appreciate murals and maybe even witness a performance of some sort. There is a new coffee shop inside as well with very affordable prices and some of the nicest servers around. It is a perfect stop if you just need a break. Years ago I was here for a Spanish Guitar concert and it was packed, so I am glad I got to come back for its relaxed and freer times, if nothing for it amazing architectural beauty and the views of the domes from the terrace. I recommend.

Beautiful oasis in the middle of SMA. Looking forward to going again.