Religion in Mexico

When it comes to religion in Mexico, most religious denominations can find a place to worship in the city, although some complain about the lack of Muslim services. Jews and Christians are well catered to, seeing as there are plenty of synagogues and Catholic and Protestant churches in Mexico. However, there are also a surprisingly large number of Tibetan Buddhists in Mexico, thanks to the fact that Mexico City has one of only six Tibet Houses (Casa Tibet) in the world, where the Dalai Lama and his supporters have established sanctuaries for the preservation of Tibetan culture and Buddhism.

Mexico City has plenty of churches serving all denominations, including Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox. While there are no mosques in Mexico City, there are masjid where the small local Muslim community meets and prays. There are also many synagogues of various temples throughout the city, most notably in the Polanco area. The Santa Sofia is located in Colonia Hipodromo and caters to the Orthodox community while the Anglican community has Christ Church with sermons in English and located in Lomas Chapultepec, right on Paseo de las Palmas. For Catholics, the Cathedral in the Zocalo and of course the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe are the most important churches, the latter being considered by far the most sacred religious site in Mexico and attracting people year-round from all over the country and beyond.

As is the case with all Latin American countries, Mexicans are overwhelmingly Catholic, and religious symbolism and meaning have an important place in their day to day lives, especially in rural Mexico, but also in the big cities. You will see the ever-pervasive and uniquely Mexican image of the Virgin of Guadalupe almost as often as you will the Coca-Cola logo. Catholic iconography is to be found everywhere, from street corners and restaurants to taxi cabs and hotels. Sometimes one may find displays of pious devotion that may seem extreme to many foreigners, such as approaching the altar on one's knees or scenes of flagellation. It's important to know the importance of Catholicism for many Mexicans and to respect their customs as a part of their culture and heritage.

Churches in Mexico

Beth Israel Community Center
Virreyes 1140,
Lomas Chapultepec
Tel: 5540-2642

Capital City Baptist Church
Calle Sur 138 (near ABC hospital),
Colonia las Americas
Tel: 5516-1862

Casa Tibet México – Tibetan Buddhism
Orizaba 93,
Col. Roma
México, DF México
06700
+52 (55) 5511-0802
+52 (55) 5514-7763
+52 (55) 5514-0443
www.casatibet.org.mx

Christ Anglican Episcopal Church
Monte Escandinavos 405,
Lomas Chapultepec
Tel: 5202-0949

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
Sierra Guadarrama 115,
Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec
Tel: 5589-2448

Congregacion Bet El De Mexico A.C.
Avenida Horacio 1722,
Colonia Polanco
Tel: 5281-2592

Coyoacan Community Presbyterian Church
Viena 99,
Colonia del Carmen, Coyoacan
Tel: 5554-4901

First Church of Christ, Scientist
Dante 21,
Colonia Anzures, Polanco
Tel: 5254-2205

Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Santa Sofia
Aqua Caliente and Saratoga,
Colonia Lomas Hipodromo
Tel: 5294-2653

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Paseo de las Palmas 1910,
Lomas de Chapultepec
Tel: 5596-1034

Maranatha Church of the Assemblies of God
Montes Escandinavos 405,
Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec
Tel: 5570-3829

Our Lady of Lourdes Church (Roman Catholic)
Av. Castillo de Chapultepec 70,
Colonia Lomas de Reforma
Tel: 5596-0999/0606

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Ignacio Mariscal 132,
Colonia Tabacalera
Tel: 5705-0521/0771/0646

St. Andrew's Anglican Church
La Otra Banda 40,
San Angel.
Tel: 5550-1044

St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
Bondojito 248 (near ABC hospital),
Colonia Estado de Hidalgo
Tel: 5515-1993

Union Evangelical Church
Paseo de la Reforma 1870,
Lomas Chapultepec
Tel: 5520-0436/9931 

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