who said you can’t see amazing sunsets in the city? We bring you 10 places to watch the sunset in CDMX. We recommend you to prepare your camera or cell phone because you will get amazing pictures.
1. The Monument to the Revolution
This monument has a lookout point; however, it is not necessary to go up to enjoy an incredible sunset. The site is usually illuminated at night. There are also cafes around it , such as Finca Don Porfirio, from where you can watch the sunset while enjoying a hot drink.
📍Plaza de la República S/N, colonia Tabacalera, alcaldía Cuauhtémoc
2. Chapultepec Castle
On the last Wednesday of every month, as part of Museum Night, the castle extends its hours so you can appreciate the sunset from the grounds, as well as enjoy the activities offered by the National Museum of History. The Program is publicized through social networks. From the heights you will be able to see the forest and part of Paseo de la Reforma.
Try different angles to get amazing photos.
📍First section of Chapultepec Forest
3. Palace of Fine Arts
This is one of the best places to watch the sunset in CDMX. There are several options: see it from the heights in places like Finca Don Porfirio (Juarez Avenue 14), the viewpoint of the Torre Latino and the Gran Café de la Ciudad. You can also enjoy the show while walking along the Alameda Central.
You can get interesting compositions, and if you watch the sunset from the Alameda you will also have the opportunity to photograph the Torre Latinoamericana in contrast with the last rays of the sun. The limit is your imagination.
📍avenida Juárez S/N, Historic Center
4. Madero Street and Zócalo of the capital city
This is the busiest street in the Historic Center of Mexico City. If you stand between the streets of Isabel la Católica and Bolívar, and look to the west, you will see beautiful sunsets against the most emblematic buildings in the Zone, such as the Edificio La Esmeralda (where the Museo del Estanquillo is located), the Templo Expiatorio de San Felipe de Jesús or the Torre Latinoamericana. You will also see how businesses start to turn on their lights and shop windows, giving the street a special touch.
The Zócalo is also a good place to watch the sunset, especially during the New Year’s Eve season, when the buildings surrounding the Plaza de la Constitución are decorated with thousands of lights.
📍Historic Center of Mexico City
5. Viewpoint of the Latin American Tower
This is one of the places to watch the sunset in CDMX that you can’t miss. It offers a panoramic view of the Historic Center of Mexico City. You will see the Alameda Central, the Palacio de Bellas Artes, the Zócalo, Madero Street and many more. You can visit it from Monday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. If you purchase your ticket online, the cost starts at $180 per person.
📍Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 2, Historic Center
6. Cityzen Bar
What better way to enjoy the sunset than with a delicious menu. This terrace offers a 180-degree view of Paseo de la Reforma, where the Angel of Independence is the protagonist.
On the menu you will find pulled pork burgers, suckling pig tacos, beef croquettes and different cocktails. Consumption per person ranges from $700 to $1,000. Open Monday to Sunday from 1:00 pm to 1:00 am. You can book through social networks.
📍Paseo de la Reforma 297-floor 38, Cuauhtémoc mayor’s office.
7. Paseo de la Reforma
It’s no secret to anyone that Paseo de la Reforma is one of the most beautiful streets in CDMX, so you don’t need to go up to any lookout point to capture unforgettable sunsets on this avenue. You will see incredible landscapes shaped by the sun and monuments such as the Angel of Independence. In fact, we also recommend taking pictures at the Diana Cazadora and the Lions Gate in Chapultepec.
In addition, every Day of the Dead and Christmas they usually fill this street with marigolds and poinsettias. Each era will offer you different perspectives. Get your camera ready to take amazing pictures.
📍Paseo de la Reforma
8. Second section of Chapultepec
The second section of the Chapultepec Forest also has its Encanto. We recommend watching the sunset by the lake or in the surroundings of the Cárcamo de Dolores. You will be surrounded by nature and enjoy a moment of tranquility.
📍Second Section of Chapultepec Forest
9. San Bernabé Ocotepec Ecotourism Park
To enjoy nature it is not necessary to leave Mexico City. This ecotourism park not only offers an adventure space, but also an ideal place to see the CDMX from the heights. In addition to unforgettable sunsets, you will find a sky full of stars.
It is open Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm, Wednesday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5: 00 pm; however, it has space for camping.
📍Ojo de agua 1005, Tierra Unida, alcaldía Magdalena Contreras
10. La Mexicana Park
This park is open daily from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm and has free tickets. It has an artificial lake as well as large Verde areas where you can relax or stroll while watching the sunset.
📍avenida Luis Barragán 505, Santa Fe, alcaldía Cuajimalpa