Take advantage of the Easter vacations to go on an adventure. We tell you how to get to Bioparque Estrella from CDMX; it is a park in the State of Mexico that has everything from safari to extreme attractions and a lake. The best thing is that it has packages that include round trip transportation.
The first thing you need to know is that Bioparque Estrella has different attractions, such as the Serengeti Wildlife Reserve, a natural reserve that you will tour aboard a special vehicle. You will see more than 500 animals that live on the site; you will even be able to feed some of them.
If dinosaurs are your thing, be sure to visit Jurassic River, an attraction that will transport you to an era full of these animals. The figures have movement and sound.
In addition, there are trails where you can have contact with nature, a subway tour that will take you 500 meters underground, a lake with boats and much more. There are even extreme attractions, such as Xcalibur Alpine Coaster, a kind of roller coaster.
How to get to Bioparque Estrella from CDMX?
According to its official website, if you go by car, you must take the Mexico-Queretaro highway and pass the Tepozotlan toll booth (which costs $70). Then take the exit to Jilotepec. The trip takes about two hours and the park is located at Carretera Jilotepec – Ixtlahuaca km 38.5, Estado de México.
You should know that Bioparque Estrella has a shuttle service, which operates only on weekends and vacations. The cost is $520 per person and includes access to the park and 16 attractions. As far as CDMX is concerned, the departure points are: Metro Puebla, Bioparque offices in Mixcoac, Estadio Azteca, Metro Atlalilco, Metro Chabacano, Metro Deportivo Oceania, Plaza Town Center and Metrobus Deportivo 18 de marzo.
Transportation is also available in Estado de México, Querétaro and Toluca. It is a round trip. You must reserve your place at least 24 hours in advance. You can do it through their official website.
Now, if you go on your own, the entrance to Bioparque costs $470 and $410 if you buy it online. There are some attractions that cost extra. The park is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.