Bosque de Chapultepec
Quick Facts
- Location
- Mexico, Mexico City
- Category
- Castle & Fortress
- Duration
- Half a day - 1 day
- Opening Hours
- Daily 06:00-17:00 · Hours above apply to Primera Sección; Segunda Sección is open 24 hours, 365 days a year, including Mondays; pets are not allowed in Primera Sección but are allowed in Segunda Sección
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: free · The park is a public space with no admission fee; venues inside such as the National Museum of Anthropology and the National Museum of History (Chapultepec Castle) require separate tickets
- Address
- Bosque de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México, México
- Coordinates
- 19.4207, -99.1768
Introduction
Bosque de Chapultepec is Mexico City's largest urban park. At ~686 hectares, it is one of the Western Hemisphere's largest city parks, featuring vast forests, lakes, a zoo, world-class museums and the hilltop Chapultepec Castle — one of Mexico City's most important leisure and cultural destinations. Chapultepec means "grasshopper hill" in Nahuatl. The park has three sections: the first has the castle, National Museum of Anthropology, lakes and zoo; the second has more forest and leisure facilities; the third is the most pristine. The hilltop Chapultepec Castle — once a royal residence and presidential home, now the National History Museum — offers panoramic city views. The National Museum of Anthropology is the park's most famous cultural facility, with extraordinarily rich Mesoamerican civilization collections — one of Latin America's most important museums. Visiting Chapultepec to stroll Mexico City's green heart and explore world-class museums and castle is a rich, splendid experience.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 06:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 06:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 06:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00-17:00 |
Hours above apply to Primera Sección; Segunda Sección is open 24 hours, 365 days a year, including Mondays; pets are not allowed in Primera Sección but are allowed in Segunda Sección
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | free |
|---|
The park is a public space with no admission fee; venues inside such as the National Museum of Anthropology and the National Museum of History (Chapultepec Castle) require separate tickets
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Bosque de Chapultepec?
Friday: 06:00-17:00; Sunday: 06:00-17:00; Tuesday: 06:00-17:00; Saturday: 06:00-17:00; Thursday: 06:00-17:00; Wednesday: 06:00-17:00; Hours above apply to Primera Sección; Segunda Sección is open 24 hours, 365 days a year, including Mondays; pets are not allowed in Primera Sección but are allowed in Segunda Sección
How much is the admission for Bosque de Chapultepec?
Free Admission: free; The park is a public space with no admission fee; venues inside such as the National Museum of Anthropology and the National Museum of History (Chapultepec Castle) require separate tickets
Any practical tips for visiting Bosque de Chapultepec?
The Anthropology Museum is a must — allow at least half a day. Castle rooftop has panoramic city views — best at sunset.
How long should I spend at Bosque de Chapultepec?
A typical visit takes Half a day - 1 day.
