[2] The station logo depicts the bust of Benito Juárez (1806-1872), a Mexican lawyer and politician of Zapotec origin from Oaxaca who served five terms as the president of Mexico: 1858–1861 as interim, then 1861–1865, 1865–1867, 1867–1871 and 1871–1872 as constitutional president.

[2][3] This station's name, along with Metro Guelatao,[4] refers to the Mexican politician and is located close to Juárez Avenue.

The station opened on 20 November 1970, and has facilities for the handicapped.

[2][5] Juárez serves the Centro neighborhood, near the downtown area of the city.

[2] It is located on Balderas Avenue,[2] and the walk from the station to the important Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas Avenue has many specialty stores.