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Chapultepec Park

Mexico City

MEXICO

Contributed by 
Bernardo Gonzalez Najera
Project for Public Spaces
 on 
February 16, 2010
May 1, 2024

Urban woods, park, zoo, cultural center \nURLS:\n http://www.chapultepec.org.mx

What makes it Great?

Why it doesn't work?

The park covers 1,800 acres (7.3 km2) of land, centuries old forest, several small lakes, and landscaped areas with outdoor cafes. Chapultepec Zoo is located here, as well as an amusement park, La Feria Chapultepec MՍgico, and the official residence of the President of Mexico, Los Pinos. Chapultepec Castle atop the hill is the National Museum of History. The park also includes the National Auditorium, along with several other museums, including the Modern Art Museum, the Tamayo Contemporary Art Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Papalote Children's Museum and the large National Museum of Anthropology and History with perhaps the world's finest collection of Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican art and artifacts.

Access & Linkages

Situated on one of Mexico City's two main arteries. Easy access by car or public transport. Subway station next to the entrance to the park.

Comfort & Image

Recently renovated, family setting, no access to vehicles.

Uses & Activities

Activities for all ages and types of users: zoo, museums, playgrounds, cultural centers

Sociability

It has been a special place for Mexicans throughout Mexican history, and it was on this hill that the Aztecs made a temporary home after arriving from northern Mexico in the 1200s. Traditional meeting point for familes.

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History & Background

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