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Things to do in Mexico City, Mexico: The Best Nature & Parks
Rising from the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City offers a unique collision of contemporary city life and historic preservation. World-class museums, restaurants and parks rub shoulders with the remains of several cultures. The nightlife, the shopping and the history make it a must-see regardless of your travel style.
Restaurants in Mexico City
1. Bosque de Chapultepec
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,364 reviews
This 1,600-acre bucolic park has enough activities to fill days at a time and is particularly popular among families with children.
Reviewed By 759elib - Sydney, Australia
Its got to be one of the largest, best planned green spaces in the world, twice the size of NYC’s Central Park. There are nine museums within its confines giving me access to some of the best art and artefacts in the entire city. Lungfulls of clean oxygen in a city chocking with pollution. One of my fav spots is home to the Fuente de Tlaloc and the Carcamo de Dolores, featuring two of Rivera’s more unique and lesser known works of art- the massive mosaic tile fountain and mural. Its nice to sit and contemplate one’s navel or watch the never still locomotion of the populace at play or rest. I am in the reading garden audiorama sitting on the comfy multicoloured bench while all around me children, elderly folk and tourists like me take time out to let this marvel of great planning, seep- in and invade my pleasured sensorium. Its perfectly positioned opposite the amazing Anthropological Museum on the Paseo de la Reforma. Its a zig-zag kind of adventure with terrific views like nowhere else. All roads bordering the park have the best preserved Art Deco buildings which form a non ending eye-candy for this architectural buff. the best in my time in the capitol were: Avenida Mexico, Avenida Amsterdam, Campeche and Queretaro.
2. Garden of Art (Jardin del Arte)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
An area of Sullivan Park where local artists gather to exhibit and sell their works.
Reviewed By almaw2014 - Courtenay, Canada
We've been to Jardines des Artes 3 times now. Various artists display paintings and sculptures. Eclectic and varying abilities. Some are established artists, some are students, and some are amateurs who dabble in art. It's a fun vibrant atmosphere and we usually buy something to bring home.
3. Alameda Central
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 665 reviews
This bucolic park has a long history dating back to the era when it served as an Aztec marketplace.
Reviewed By leuveen
A spacious park close to the historical centre, with plenty of benches, fountains and sculptures. A great place for a walk and a break after sightseeing.
4. Jardin Centenario
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
This bucolic park is surrounded by a number of colonial buildings.
Reviewed By womanseyeview - Barrie, Canada
A delightful park with its iconic coyote fountain, surrounding markets and treed, oasis feel. There are lots of restaurants nearby but also a great street food section across the square. There are also two artisan's markets and additional ones on the weekend. There are many historic buildings, ancient cathedral and traditional streets in the surrounding neighbourhood. Its a very relaxing place to spend time, eat ice cream and watch families stroll by.
5. Parque Nacional Desierto de los Leones
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 288 reviews
A large pine forest with a 17th-century Carmelite convent.
Reviewed By Guinness_Mike - Tampa, United States
This place was amazing. Located at 10,000 feet altitude, there is a beautiful old convent here and hiking trails. There is also an onsite restaurant and several little stands selling water, snacks, and candy. While you can get to this place via public transportation, I would recommend hiring a driver for a half day. I paid $1,000 pesos ($800 fare, $200 tip) or about $50 USA to hire an off-duty taxi driver from 11am - 5pm and it was worth it. I didn't plan on eating here but my travel companion was hungry and wow am I glad I did. The food was divine and the service great. The old catacomb below the convent is open to walk through and I highly recommend bringing a bright flashlight. I used the light on my iPhone and it wasn't sufficient. There is a great article on Wikipedia about this place and its history. The forest here reminded me of the forests in the western USA. You will pay two modest admission fees; one to get into the park itself and then a fee to tour the convent. If memory serves me correctly, it was $1 US per person to get into the park and something similar per person to tour the convent.
6. Reserva Ecologica Cuemanco-Xochimilco
7. Zoologico Los Coyotes
8. Mexico Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Sunday afternoon tango and milonga dance fans gather in Parque Mexico in the Condesa neighborhood.
9. Vivero Coyoacan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By HCmundo - Dublin, Ireland
An expansive, working garden (nursery site for trees and plants) hosted by SEMERNAT environment secretary. Loads of paths and interesting trees, some with identification signs. Plenty of open space for social distancing. Remarkable, lovely cactus garden - great for kids and adults. 2km running track is well used but in good shape. Get fresh coconut milk or fruit from the vendors at the gate. Lots and lots of squirrels.
