Merced is an underground station on Line 1 of the Mexico City Metro. It is located in the Venustiano Carranza borough, slightly to the east of the centre of Mexico City. The station building was designed by Félix Candela, and it was opened on 4 September 1969. Starting 11 July 2022, the station will remain closed for at least eight months for modernization work on the tunnel and the line's technical equipment. Iconography The station logo depicts a box with apples. Its name is taken from the surrounding area, where La Merced Monastery once stood. Outside the station is the La Merced Market – one of the largest in the city, second only to the Central de Abasto down in Iztapalapa borough. General information Metro Merced is connected with the interior corridors of the market. It has a baggage-o-meter, like Metro Autobuses del Norte and Metro Terminal Aérea. Outside the market are other markets, such as Mercado de Sonora, and wholesale outlets that sell plastic goods, bags, shoes, electronics, and some general stores. This station is located near Avenida Anillo de Circunvalación. Nearby La Merced Market, traditional public market. Mercado de Sonora, city-established traditional market. Exits West: Avenida Anillo de Circunvalación and Plaza Carrizal, Merced East: La Merced Market, Merced Balbuena Ridership References External links Merced Railway stations opened in 1969 1969 establishments in Mexico Mexico City Metro stations in Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City Accessible Mexico City Metro stations