Bosque de Chapultepec is huge--there's so much to do and see that it can feel a little…read moreoverwhelming, but in a good way. I didn't get to explore as much or stay as long as I wanted, but everything I did see was beautiful and really enjoyable. You can rent pedal boats and ride around the lake, or just walk around and take it all in. There's also a library overlooking the pond area that's really nice to stop by. Overall, it's a great place to spend the day, and I'd definitely go back to explore more.

Bosque de Chapultepec spans 2,000 acres and is one of the largest parks in Mexico and even the…read moreworld. This place is a mix of historical landmarks, parks, and museums all in one area. This area contains the Chapultepec Castle which used to be the imperial palace and presidential residence. It also houses the Museo Nacional de Antropologia which is a historical museum of the country. It also contains the Chapultepec Zoo which is a popular and free kids attraction. We first walked through one area where we saw souvenir stalls selling trinkets like magnets and monkey hats. We then saw the lake and bridge. Then we walked to the castle base. Then we walked over to the museum to enter. Throughout the area you'll see street food and street stalls, performers, and walking paths. There's also a lake where you can rent paddle boats. If nothing else there are lots of trees so you can relax in the shade. If you're coming to Mexico City this will most likely be one of the stops you visit, and depending on what you like you could spend all day here.

The park has a great mix of open areas, walking paths, and shaded spots that makes it for a good…read morecasual stroll. It's also dog friendly, so you will see a lot of people enjoying the space with their pets.

My previous review had an obvious typo. The park features a huge duck pond! And there are many…read moreother great things!

Beautiful and worth a visit!!…read more Incline to enter the castle was something else so be sure to take your time and wear comfy shoes!

The castle sits on top of a hill inside Chapultepec Park, so you get some great views of the city…read moreonce you reach the top. The walk up is a bit of a hike, but it's worth it. The building is well maintained, and the rooms are filled with historical displays, artwork, and furnishings that give you a glimpse into Mexico's history. It can get crowded, especially on the weekends, so going earlier in the day can make the visit stress free.

We were walking around the park of Chapultepec when we came across the lake. They have paddle boats…read moreand row boats that fit up to 5 people. The 5 person row boat with a shade was 200 pesos an hour which I thought was a great deal. We didn't see the entire lake, but it looked pretty big. On Saturdays they have lots of stands that sell souvenirs, snacks, food, and drinks. I would recommend checking it out if you're in Mexico City.

The lake is nice, but can be really crowded on weekends. There's also hawkers literally everywhere…read moreselling all sorts of useless stuff. It's about 90 pesos to go on a boat and paddle around, but I didn't do that part. The rest of the park more towards the castle is much more worth your time, and I highly suggest that.

This is the spirit airlines of zoos. It's free to get in, but then you have to pay to pee. The…read moretoilets are horrendous - no toilet paper and puke on the floor. We visited around 2:30 pm and none of the animals were out. We saw a glimpse of the pandas in a very dark room. It was also very crowded and dirty.

This zoo is big and pretty busy! We visited on a Saturday afternoon but we were short on time. We…read moremade it a priority to stop by the panda exhibit first and so we did. The panda was lonely and inside a dark room. It was hard to look into the dark glass and we could faintly see her silhouette. A lot of exhibits were already closed for the day so we didn't get too see much. The zoo was free so it was a nicely walk of fresh air for us. Worth checking out!

Plaza Popocatépetl is perhaps the prettiest public park! Its pulchritude is pretty pulchritudinous!…read more This is a park along a sleepy neighborhood street, with a slow roundabout around this structure in the middle of a fountain. The domed small structure is fitted with cool looking tile work, and a bit of home-spun graffiti. Park benches surround this fountain, so there's plenty of places to perch, put your pack down, and purview the place. There's large trees that give plenty of shade. It makes for a relaxing place to sit and enjoy the neighborhood. When I was there, there were people making out, having lunch, and just lounging. Plaza Popocatépetl is named after Mount Popocatépetl, the active volcano just outside of town. It's a tongue twister to say it! Popocatépetl occasionally erupts, putting people on edge, but not causing any real damage usually. I don't know what's up with the little building that houses "gas" and "diesel" on one end of the plaza. I assume that doesn't have to do with the functions of the fountain.

I walked through here on my way to Polanco. It's a lovely little garden space that is open and free…read moreto the public. They have a small greenhouse and a large area under the fruit trees where you can sit on a blanket (people were picnicking there), as well as benches under the thicker trees in the shade on the other side of the garden. The entrance I came in through was on the bosque castle side, and I went out the exit on the other side where the museum of modern art is. I was able to walk down that way easily to get to Polanco. I was a solo traveler and I love gardens so I had a very lovely time walking through and looking at the plants here.

Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking all at once. Definitely a must see for all visitors. The…read moreentire walk is lovely and so much to see. Also, so much to see and do once you're done seeing the Botanico. This will be for sure something to do be sure to add to your to-do-list.

This is a small but beautiful and well-maintained park. We spent a little time while we were…read morewalking around Polanco.

This park is definitely maintained better than most parks in the city. What you won't find are…read moremany of those puestos that sell food and Nick nacks. It's clean and every time that I've walked thru here there are always maintenance people cleaning and fixing things. To here are a few improvements that could be made in my opinion. For example, the concrete ben he's could use a good powerwash cleaning. Also the mand-made ponds appear like they haven't been maintained in some time, as there is a lot of algae growth going on in there. Today when I rode thru there were a lot of families, and even roller blade lessons for kids!

While not as beautiful for a stroll as nearby Parque México in Condesa, Parque España is a nice…read morelittle urban park, with a playground, an exercise/workout area, and a cement lake area. My husband and I walked through the park a few weeks ago when we were in Condesa for a few hours, and it is a nice place to stretch your legs if you're out and about in Condesa!

The good: This park is centrally located in the city…read more There's a dog park and also a children's playground. The playground had many trees and was nicely shaded which made playing much easier. There were many climbing structures including a dragon. There are smaller kids' structures as well as ones for bigger kids. The bad: The bathroom was closed for cleaning when I tried to use it. The dirt gets the toddler's shoes and clothes dusty and messy. The interesting: I saw lots of Girl Scouts there. I also saw a rat in the bush. They had food carts and vendors that sold balloons and kids toys too.