Say goodbye to boredom. We bring you places to go out with the family in CDMX. You will find games, virtual reality and even a digital aquarium. Make a plan for the weekend or vacations.
Utopia Boat
The Iztapalapa mayor’s office has a premiere. In April 2023 they officially opened the Utopia Boat, a space that has several attractions such as a digital aquarium where you will feel like you are in the open sea, a navigation simulator and a room on climate change. It also has a space where children’s rights are discussed.
The enclosure is especially dedicated to the little ones; however, adults will also have fun and learn a lot.
📍Parque Lineal Periférico Oriente, corner of Luis Méndez Eje 6 Avenue, Iztapalapa
🕛Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
🎟️Entrada free
Luis Enrique Erro Planetarium
Live a space adventure. This place opened its doors in 1967; it is considered one of the first planetariums opened to the public in Mexico.
It offers projections in the digital dome and activities related to astronomy.
📍Avenida Wilfrido Massieu S/N, Nueva Industrial Vallejo, alcaldía Gustavo A. Madero.
🕛Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
🎟️Las screenings have a cost of $40; while the entrance to the constellation room costs $25.
Kataplum
This amusement park has different attractions, such as mechanical games, games of skill and multisensory activities. There are options for all ages.
You will also find restaurants and shows. Occasionally there are live music shows, so we recommend you practice your best dance moves.
📍Centro Comercial Las Antenas (3278 Canal de Garay Avenue, La Esperanza, Mexico City)
🕛Monday to Friday from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
🎟️El ticket cost varies according to the type of access. The Kataporte is priced at $249.
Skyzone
Here you will find attractions ideal for girls and boys, and others for adults. They will face obstacles, jump, play, and even play burnt.
📍Skyzone Santa Fe (Prolongación Paseo de la Reforma 400, Santa Fe, alcaldía Álvaro Obregón
Monday to Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
🎟️El cost ranges from $258 to $658 depending on the time.
Papalote Children’s Museum
This is one of the museums for children in CDMX not to be missed.
It has rooms where kids will learn about the senses, nature, the city and a laboratory of ideas.
📍268 Constituyentes Avenue, Daniel Garza neighborhood, second section of Chapultepec Forest.
🕛Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
🎟️Acceso to the museum $215 per person. There are packages that include entrance to the museum and the mega-screen.
Inspark
If virtual reality is your thing, you’ll love this experience. You will enjoy video mapping, lights, mega screens, unmissable shows and much more.
The experience is recommended for ages 7 and up. You can get your tickets online.
📍Plaza Carso (Lago Zurich 245)
🕛From 12:00 to 20:00 hrs.
🎟️$275. Run for your tickets.
Fantastic Journey
The Torre Latinoamericana hides a secret in the basement. It’s Fantastic Voyage, a place where you’ll go through a spinning tunnel and get lost in a labyrinth of mirrors.
You will also enjoy a show at the Cinema 4D.
📍Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 2, Mexico City Historic Center.
🕛Monday to Friday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm.
🎟️El ticket that includes three attractions costs $120 for adults and $90 for children. There are other activities but they have an extra cost
Diverticine
In this place the kids can have fun while you are drinking coffee, using the internet or eating. It has a trolley circuit, a climbing wall, games, an art area and even a movie theater.
They also have karaoke on Fridays for adults.
📍Universidad 1195-Bis, second floor
🕛Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
🎟️$150 for children over 1 year old. Infants up to 1 year old and adults do not pay admission.
Paddle Club Marbella
This is the new sensation in the Cuauhtémoc district. If you are looking for a place that combines fun, physical activity, relaxation and delicious food, you can’t miss it.
In its ample spaces it has not one, but four brand new paddle tennis courts! They have impeccable finishes and everything you need to organize a tournament with your friends or family.
It also offers green areas, a terrace and be sure to visit Marbella Café, for when you get hungry.
📅 Monday to Friday, 8h-23h, and Saturdays and Sundays, 9h-17h.
📍 Doctor J. Navarro 218, Doctores, Cuauhtémoc
🎟️ From $800 per court per hour.
Forum Buenavista Ice Rink
At Ice Station you can learn to skate, take lessons or just have a fun time while sliding on the ice. We recommend you check the calendar on their official website before you go.
📍Eje 1 Norte 259, third floor of the Forum Buenavista.
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Desde $130
Cafeteria “La Caracola Mágica”.
Among the places to go out with the family in CDMX, food could not be missing. There are several themed restaurants, such as the cafeteria La Caracola Mágica.
It is a SpongeBob themed restaurant, where you can take pictures with the decoration and try emblematic dishes from the cartoon.
📍Chichimecas 432, Ajusco, Coyoacán, Mexico City.
Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.