Castillo de Chapultepec
This 18th-century hilltop castle houses the national history museum, pairing grand murals with sweeping city views.
- Tue – Sun, 09:00 – 17:00
- Tickets can be purchased at the base level or online in advance to skip the wait. Backpacks, large bags, food, and drinks are not allowed inside; lockers are available.
- Av. Heroico Colegio Militar 172, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11580 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
- 4.8 (88345 reviews)
Description
Reaching the entrance requires walking up a significant, curving uphill road, bringing you to landscaped gardens and fountains. Inside, the building showcases colonial-era art and imperial rooms. Because the exhibits are presented almost entirely in Spanish, having a translation app or downloadable guide handy helps make sense of the history. A full walk through the grounds and rooms typically takes about two hours.
Good to know
Buy tickets aheadWear walking shoes