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The World’s 100 Best Parks

Bosque de Chapultepec

Mexico City, Mexico

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 29 2026
Bosque de Chapultepec

Large forest park in Mexico City, divided into sections, with old ahuehuete trees, lakes and lawns. Visitors walk, cycle, row boats and picnic, and visit the castle, museums and a free zoo among food and craft stalls.

Highlights

  • Chapultepec Castle
  • Chapultepec Zoo
  • Canadian totem pole area

Good to know

  • Bike hire and boats, $100 per hour
  • Restrooms cost a few pesos, bring coins
  • Allow a whole day, much walking

Also in Mexico

  1. Parque Tangamanga N° 65 Parque Tangamanga San Luis Potosí City park
  2. Parque Fundidora N° 74 Parque Fundidora Monterrey City park