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If you are near Papalote Museo del Niño, don’t hesitate to visit it, because there is always something new. Not for nothing is it one of the must-see museums in our city.
But Papalote is not only the children’s museum par excellence of CDMX (where adults also have fun). It is also the perfect space for events of international magnitude, such as Advertising Week LATAM 2024.
If you are at this summit of online advertising and digital content creation, you will surely want to make the most of your free time in Chapultepec.
Or if you’re there for the simple pleasure of visiting one of the most innovative museums we have in CDMX, this guide is perfect to enhance your tour.
Places to eat near Papalote Museo del Niño
1. Del Bosque
The view of Chapultepec Lake alone is worth the visit. In addition, the menu is full of dishes that fuse traditional Mexican food with a French touch. A classic among the restaurants in our city.
📍 Lago Menor, Del Rosal s/n, II Secc. Bosque de Chapultepec | 🗓️ Mon-Fri, 7:30-18:00 h; and Sat-Sun, 8:00-18:00 h | $$$$$
2. Cafevera
A perfect option if you are looking for something informal and delicious. The specialty coffee menu is varied, but they also have teas, infusions, Italian sodas and more. For lunch, the sweet bread is tasty and they also have sandwiches and other savory options.
📍 Ignacio Esteva 39, San Miguel Chapultepec | 🗓️ Mon-Fri, 8:00-21:00 h; Sat, 9:00-21:00 h; and Sun, 10:00-19:00 h | $$$.
3. Lago Algo Restaurant
It doesn’t matter if you go for breakfast or lunch, because both menus are delicious. Of course, it changes seasonally because it works through gastronomic residences. The ingredients come from producers in Xochimilco, Teotihuacán and Huasca, and they make sure they are sustainable.
📍 Pista El Sope s/n, II Secc. Bosque de Chapultepec | 🗓️ Mon-Sun, 8:30-19:00 h | $$$$
Culture near Papalote Museo del Niño
4. Lago Algo
Since its appearance in 2022, in what used to be the Restaurant del Lago, this cultural space has surprised with innovative exhibitions. It has a gallery and a natural space, all surrounded by plants and with an architecture that starts from a parabola-shaped structure. It also has spaces for reading and relaxing.
📍 Pista El Sope s/n, II Secc. Bosque de Chapultepec | 🗓️ Wed-Sun, 10:00-18:00 h | 🎟️ free admission
5. Natural History Museum
Delve into the mysteries of the origin of life, evolution, the most impressive species that have inhabited the Earth and also the interactive rooms where you can learn a lot about Mexican and world ecosystems. One of its main attractions are the replicas of dinosaur skeletons.
📍 Av. de los Compositores, II Secc. Bosque de Chapultepec | 🗓️ Tue-Sun, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | 🎟️ $36 per person
6. Kurimanzutto
This is one of the most important and impressive galleries in CDMX. Its architecture and interior design alone are worth a visit. In addition, it permanently presents the best of contemporary art in its temporary exhibitions.
📍 Gobernador Rafael Rebollar 94, San Miguel Chapultepec | 🗓️ Tue-Thurs, 11:00-18:00 h, Fri-Sat, 11:00-16:00 h | 🎟️ free entry
Lots of fun!
7. Aztlan Urban Park
It is only one of the amusement parks in our city, but it is the only one near Papalote Museo del Niño. One of its main attractions is its monumental Ferris wheel, which adorns the view of the whole area. It also has other mechanical games, skill games, extreme sports and a food court.
📍 Av. de los Compositores s/n, II Secc. Bosque de Chapultepec | 🗓️ Tue-Fri, 12:00-20:00 h, Sat-Sun, 10:00-22:00 h | 🎟️ free admission, but each attraction has a different cost.
8. Skate Park Constituyentes
This green area of the city has a little bit of everything, so you don’t need to bring your skateboard to enjoy it. The total space is more than six hectares, including playgrounds, green areas, picnic tables and many, many trees.
📍 Av. de los Compositores 1505, II Secc. | 🗓️ open 24 hours a day | 🎟️ free admission
9. Lago Mayor
In CDMX we have several lakes, but this is one of the most emblematic. Its main attraction is undoubtedly the breathtaking view it offers to its visitors. You can row a boat, take a walk with your dog or sit down to read a good book on its lawns.
📍 II Secc. Bosque de Chapultepec : 🗓️ Tue-Sun, 9:00-18:30 h : 🎟️ free admission
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10. Luis Barragán House-Studio
This impressive architectural jewel has conquered artists, singers, intellectuals, tourists and the general public from all over the world. What’s more, it has starred in music videos and Instagram galleries of celebrities like Britney Spears or Dua Lipa. Its enigmatic construction, interior design and colors will conquer you.
📍 Gral. Francisco Ramírez 12, Ampliación Daniel Garza| 🗓️ Mon-Fri, 11:00-17:00 h; Sat, 11:00-14:00 h | 🎟️ from $200 per person, reservation required.
11. Dolores Carcamo
Only the aerial shots do full justice to this monumental work by the famous Diego Rivera, but even from street level it is a must-see. The imposing Tlaloc Fountain and the mural “Water, origin of life on Earth” make up what we know as the Dolores Arch. The accompanying building is the work of architect Ricardo Rivas.
📍 Rodolfo Neri Vela Ave., II Secc. Chapultepec Forest | 🗓️ Tue-Sun, 10:00-17:00 h | 🎟️ $34 per person
12. Rotunda of Illustrious Persons
This mausoleum was built as a circular plaza with a votive lamp in the center, symbol of permanence. It houses the remains of people considered illustrious Mexicans, such as Diego Rivera, Rosario Castellanos, José Clemente Orozco, Silvestre Revueltas, Ángela Peralta or Agustín Lara.
📍 Av. Constituyentes s/n, Panteón Civil de Dolores | 🗓️ Mon-Sun, 8:00-15:00 h | 🎟️ free admission