Chapultepec Castle

This was my second visit to Chapultepec Castle. We walked over from our nearby hotel. It is a steep walk up towards the castle which can be challenging for some, so keep in mind to bring good shoes and might need to make some stops for children and elderly people. We payed 190 pesos which translates to $11.08 / €10.20. This place has a great view of some parts of the city, has a nice water fountain, and a lovely garden. You might also be intrigued with some of the rich history that is displayed. I loved how rustic and photogenic this location is; it’s great for individual and family pictures. It’s important to note that this place is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Enjoy your visit!

Didn't visit on previous trips due to the lines. But this time went on a Tuesday at opening (9am) and we're the first up the hill. The exhibits are beautiful and interesting, and the views and setting are amazing. Spent some time just sitting on a bench soaking it all in. Some inconsistencies with security (guard at bottom was friendly and told us water in bottles was ok to bring in, guard at top confiscated it 5 minutes later) but that seems par for the course.

Appreciated the historical information and context. Well constructed exhibits and beautiful artifacts.

Very impressive structure that towers over a beautiful park and surrounding museums. Setup like a museum it takes more than a few minutes to walk through but once you get to the outdoor terrace, you won’t get a better view of the city! Go in the first couple hours of opening as it was getting very crowded as we were leaving. Put your walking shoes on as it’s a bit of an uphill trek for those not expecting it.

Beautiful castle, the tickets were $90MXN per person, you can pay cash or card. Need a little bit walk to the entrance but you’ll get there. You can visit most of the rooms and look the view from the top, that’s where you can see the city too. We were lucky enough to watch some live shows. Great experience, highly recommend

Bigger than you think it will be, so plan accordingly.

The castle combined with the park could have been an entire day of our trip if we let it. There are so many things to see in the park including boating activities and street food and crafts, but the castle was even more impressive. We were there for at least 3 hours looking at everything and learning about a fascinating part of Mexico City history.

The place can get crowded and there were several school trips when we were there on a Tuesday, but the grounds are so large, that you only felt cramped a few times.

A really nice castle filled with history. It is a stunning piece of architecture on the top of a hill. It is a nice walk to the top and the views that you get from there are some of the best that you can get. The inside of the castle is filled with a really interesting museum into the national history of Mexico. There are stunning items of history inside and it is well worth exploring the castle and the grounds it is on.

Quite an interesting building and site with beautiful views over the city. Some of the exhibits have English translations. Others do not. Many of the exhibits cover the history of Mexico City which can be redundant with some of the other museums you may have visited.

It was a fantastic experience walking through the beautiful castle and learning Mexican modern history and art.

The castle is beautifully maintained, and we enjoyed a couple of hours of excellent and peaceful time.

Great experience. Good for couples, families, and kids. Also accessible for wheelchairs. Photos are allowed and everything in the castle is a beautiful part of its history. You buy tickets at site at $80 pesos per person and it's quick.

This is one of my favorite places to visit in Mexico City. The castle was once the residence of Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlota in 1864, and then the official residence of Mexico’s presidents until 1939 when it became the National Museum of History. It has an abundance of historical objects, paintings, murals, and even a breathtaking hallway with stained glass windows. Besides learning about Mexican history, you can appreciate the castle’s stunning architecture. Plus, the terrace offers one of the best views of the city. To reach the castle, follow the road that curves up the hill behind the Monument to the Child Heroes. It is a bit of a walk, so I’d suggest wearing appropriate footwear.

We went to the night time event held at this castle that was about Mexican culture, heritage, music, dance, art, and their relationship w religion. Mexico is a beautiful country and we felt privileged to have been able to witness this production of over 50 consisting of dancers, singers, musicians to so many performances that lasted about 2 hours. There were so many different costume changes. Representing the many different tribes’ lineages of Mexican heritage. There are bus services to get you up to the castle. Highly recommended.

Great place to visit.
On the hill with panoramic views of Mexico City
Old architectural castle with lots of luxury old artifacts like furniture paintings jewelries etc.
wonderful stairs and interiors.
Worth visiting.

Listen, this place is a must. You will enjoy not only the place itself and views but getting there. If you can arrive early, do it. When we left the place was packed and this could make a different experience.
You can't bring inside any water or food. They have lockers at the entrance of the hill, just a few steps from where they sell the tickets.
We went during the morning of a Friday.

Beautiful castle in the middle of the central park. It gives a view on artifacts of the inhabitants of the castle as well as provides a great view over the city. If you come on the weekend (Sunday) entry is free but it might get a little more crowded.

Beautiful sight, gorgeous views of the city, lots of history to learn. We happened to go when there was a concert from the Baroque Orchestra from the National Music Conservatory.
First time visiting, really liked the place.
Be warned you need to walk uphill to get to the castle.

Amazing views ! We got there mid afternoon and it was pretty packed so I recommend going early. Truly one of mexicos gems 💎 ! The castle is like this cool little museum with views pointing towards Ave. reforma. Super clean, super nice, super gorgeous!

A beautiful castle well preserved. It has a lot of history arts and architecture. Some of the narrations are not in English so you have to scan to read it. From entrance to the castle, it’s a long walk.

It’s a well preserved castle with so many beautiful details. I loved the colours the architecture and the huge painted glas windows. When I visited the building it was little rainy but still breathtaking. So I can imagine how spectacular can be with sunshine revealing the pretty corners.
Maybe next time.
How to get there?
There are some options to the gate of the garden/park.
- Uber
- city tour bus
- regular bus
Enjoy the walk 🙂

I have been to Mexico City several times, however i never visited Chapultepec Castle until this visit. I have recently been reading up on Mexican history, so it was exciting to see the actual artifacts that I have been reading about. The gardens are gorgeous, and the views of the city are spectacular.

Just a word of warning: these days everyone wants to be a social media star, so many people are trying to get the best selfie or best shot of each of the popular views and artifacts, so be prepared to stand in line to get your photos.

It was very hard to find it,. The GPS didn’t have the correct address. Also be ready to walk! The castle is at the top of the mountain and it's totally worth it! If I am not mistaken they offer discounts for senior citizens and maybe students. Please call to verify in advance