Chapultepec

Chapultepec Hill as depicted in the Tovar Codex. The scene shows the Aztec tlatoani Huitzilihuitl and Tepanecs (right) about to be defeated by the warriors of Xochimilco and Chalco (left).[citation needed]

An 1875 painting, Ahuehuetes en Chapultepec, by Jos Mara Velasco Gmez depicting the ahuehuetes by the lake in Chapultepec. It is possible this is a view from Chapultepec Castle.[8]

Overlooking the lake towards Polanco from Chapultepec Castle

One of the Baths of Chapultepec

National Museum of Anthropology

Path through the botanical garden in the first section

Monumento a los Nios Hroes

Chapultepec Castle on top of Chapultepec Hill

Nezahualcoyotl Fountain in Chapultepec Park

Chapultepec

Name: Chapultepec
Rating: 4.3

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Tags : Garden & Park

Timings : Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Entry Fee : Depends on attraction

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Mexico City: Chapultepec Castle and Anthropology Museum Tour

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Chapultepec, Mexico City Overview

Also known as Bosque de Chapultepec, the city's main park is actually a forest, which is referred to the lungs of Mexico City. It has a castle, a zoo, some lakes and several museums to check out.

Chapultepec park and zoo is situated in the middle of the city, covering the area of 6 sq. Km. It hosts a lot of attractions, such as city zoo (you'd see pandas, snakes & butterflies to name a few animals), Chapultepec Castle, Presidential Residence, Museum of Anthropology, Rufine Tamayo Museum, Museo de Arte Moderno, Children's museum, Technology museum, botanical garden, mini train, and amusement park. The Museum of Anthropology is a must visit for everyone who's planning to go to Chapultepec.