Are you a fan of heights? Dare to visit these viewpoints of CDMX, from which you can see emblematic areas such as the Historic Center, Paseo de la Reforma or La Villa.
These are 6 of the best viewpoints in CDMX that you must visit at least once in your life. You will see incredible sunsets, take unique photos and have the opportunity to appreciate the city in a totally different way.
1. Latino Tower
This is the most famous viewpoint in Mexico City. It is located on the 44th floor of the Torre Latinoamericana and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city. You will see from the heights areas such as the Alameda Central and the Zócalo of Mexico City.
In addition, from time to time they organize different events, such as the one called Amanecer en las Alturas, where you will do yoga while enjoying the sunrise. They also offer jazz concerts from time to time.
📍 Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 2, colonia Centro
📅 Monday to Sunday
🕛 9:00 a 22:00
🎟️ From $220 for adults and $170 for children.
2. Monument to the Revolution
This emblematic monument of Mexico City also has a lookout point, which is 65 meters high. You will be able to see a wide variety of landscapes, as the view is 360 degrees.
One of the things that will surprise you about this place is its transparent elevator, which offers spectacular views as you go up. Undoubtedly, this is a viewpoint in CDMX that you will love.
📍 Plaza de la República S/N, Tabacalera neighborhood, Cuauhtémoc district.
📅 Monday to Sunday
🕛 Monday to Thursday from 12:00 to 20:00, Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00.
🎟️ $150 per person. You can get your tickets here
3. Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle not only houses the National History Museum, but also a secret garden and a lookout point from which you can see a large part of the forest and places like Paseo de la Reforma.
In fact you can see the Angel of Independence in the landscape. It is one of the places with beautiful views in CDMX; you will even enjoy the immensity of the Chapultepec Forest.
📍 First section of the Bosque de Chapultepec.
📅 Tuesday to Sunday
🕛 9:00 a 17:00
🎟️ General admission $100. On Sundays admission is free for nationals and foreigners residing in Mexico.
4. Tepeyac Hill
During your visit to La Villa or the Cerrito Chapel, we recommend you take a walk around this viewpoint in Mexico City. The climb is not so steep and you can take pictures from any point. Besides appreciating the Basilica of Guadalupe from the heights you will see part of northern Mexico City. Just make sure you wear comfortable clothes and shoes because you will be walking a lot.
📍 Fray Juan de Zumárraga #2, colonia Villa Gustavo A. Madero, alcaldía Gustavo A. Madero
🎟️ Free admission
5. Cerro de la Estrella National Park Viewpoint
Cerro de la Estrella keeps several secrets: it has a small archaeological site, a museum and even a viewpoint from which you can see a large part of Mexico City. It is also a good place to be in contact with nature and do activities such as hiking. The view of the volcanoes is not to be missed.
📍 Cerro de la Estrella Scenic Byway, Iztapalapa
📅 Monday to Sunday
🕛 5:00 a 19:00
🎟️ Free admission
6. Scepter
Let’s close this count of viewpoints in CDMX with a flourish. This one is located on the 46th floor of the WTC and offers a 360 degree view. It also has an augmented reality attraction so you can see and learn more about the monuments in the city.
📍 WTC (Montecito 38, 46th floor, Nápoles, alcaldía Benito Juárez).
📅 Monday to Sunday
🕛 10:30 a 17:15
🎟️ $250 per person