Mexico City Parks

In Mexico City, there are a lots of old and new parks for citizens. There is the following list of Best Mexico City Parks.

The Animal Kingdom Mexico City Parks

Animal Kingdom Park is an animal kingdom theme park. He opened his doors on December 17, 2005. The park is located in the NIIE zone in Teotikuan. On October 11, 2008, new safari areas and an aviary for wild cats opened in the park. Also, the park is one of the best amusement parks in Latin America. A visit creates a feeling of complete peace and dissolution in the natural.

In this park, quite often, scenes of documentaries about animals were shot, as well as episodes for children’s scientific and educational programs. During the tour, it is allowed to approach some animals and even feed them. At different times of the year, various exhibitions of exotic animals organized here. Animals kept in comfortable conditions, as reminiscent of the natural habitat as possible. The most extreme tourists offered a safari trip.

Chapultepec Park

Chapultepec – the name of the hill and the park of the same name with an area of ​​800 hectares, which located in the center of Mexico City. The Chapultepec is America’s largest park. The word “Chapultepec” from the Nahuatl language translated as “on the hill of grasshoppers.”

In ancient times, the emperor’s residence located on this territory, connected with Tenochtitlan with the help of an aqueduct and a mound. In Spanish time, the park had a hunting reserve and a military academy. Here in 1847, there was a war between the Mexican and American troops.

Now the park is a landmark of Mexico City, the principal places of which are the eponymous zoo, anthropological museum, a rock with the image of Montezuma the First, the palace of Maximilian.

Coordinates : 19.42110600, -99.19066400

Cerro de la Estrella National Park

Cerro de la Estrella National Park – a park created to provide cultural and recreational opportunities, as well as to protect the mountain of the same name, which is considered the highest point in the city of Iztapalapa – its height reaches 2,450 meters.

Mexican President Lazaro Cardenas created the park in 1938. Initially, its area reached 1,100 hectares, but with the rapid growth of the city, the parking area was less than 200 hectares.

The national park is famous not only for its beautiful nature but also for the ancient ruins of temples, petroglyphs associated with the Teotihuacan civilization.

In the pair live mainly rodents, including squirrels. Among the plants here grow eucalyptus, pine, cedar. For tourists, the park has picnic tables, grills, playgrounds, a sports complex, and viewing platforms.

Amusement Park Atlantis Marine

Atlantis Marine Park is known in Mexico City as an amusement park for children and adults.

The park is impressive in that on its territory, and there are many aquariums with dolphins and fur seals. The park continually hosts colorful shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, seals, and brightly colored birds.

They designed in the park and sightseeing routes. Guides willingly talk about the methods of teaching birds and marine animals, the features of caring for them.

On the territory of the park, there are also snack bars and souvenir shops.

Amusement Park Apipilpark

Apipilpark is an amusement park that offers visitors both extreme types of relaxation and a relaxing pastime among amazing landscapes. This great family vacation spot located in St. Thomas, Mexico City. The park is in a very picturesque place. Tourists can choose for themselves both extreme entertainment and a more relaxing holiday surrounded by amazing Mexican nature. The park has comfortable rooms and camping.

Active entertainment lovers will find things to do at Apipilpark. For rock lovers, the park has a wall whose height is 12 meters. A special, simpler wall is designed for children. You can also practice in such a noble sport as archery. Those who prefer a more extreme vacation will appreciate quad biking. With the help of experienced instructors, you can learn how to ride a quad bike and hone your existing skills.

In addition, the park has a large sports field designed for squash, basketball, volleyball.