Get your camera ready, your winning outfit and practice your modeling pose. Here we will tell you which are the most beautiful places to take pictures in CDMX. You’ll find instagrammable spots and super aesthetic options. Take note.
1. LUM
We start with a magical and very luminous place: LUM. We are talking about an immersive experience with installations and artistic projections that mix light, sound and color, all through visuals and immersive environments. All through visuals and immersive environments. Attend with enough memory because you won’t stop taking pictures!
⏰Various dates and times available.
🎟️Encuentra your access here
📍J. Enrique Pestalozzi 35, Piedad Narvarte, Benito Juárez
2. Digital Culture Center
This list of places to take pictures in CDMX would not be complete without mentioning the Centro de Cultura Digital. This space has installations, exhibitions and labs that will blow your mind.
⏰Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00.
🎟️Entrada free
📍Paseo de la Reforma s/n, Juárez
3. MUNAL
The National Museum of Art is one of the spots where you should at least take a selfie. The architecture of the building, located in the Historic Center, dates from the 20th century and is the work of Italian architect Silvio Contri. Before becoming a museum, MUNAL was the Palace of Communications and Public Works.
Inside, in addition to artistic exhibits, you will find stairways, passageways and photographable walls. Please note that permission to take photos costs $5 in addition to your admission ticket.
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🎟️$90 general admission
📍Tacuba 8, Centro, Cuauhtémoc
4. Universum
This UNAM museum could not be left out of the list. It has impressive rooms where, in addition to learning about animal species, the human body, the universe and technology, you will enter spaces with installations and pieces worthy of a good photo.
One of the most impressive exhibits is “Ocean. Unknown Immensity” that will immerse you to the bottom of the sea with lights, projections and representations of species.
⏰Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
🎟️$90 general admission
📍Circuito Cultural de Ciudad Universitaria s/n, Coyoacán, Ciudad Universitaria.
5. Plaza Carso Terrace
One of our favorite places to take pictures in CDMX is the roof garden of Plaza Carso. It is free to access and has a masterful view of the Soumaya Museum. Best of all, this area is pet friendly, in case you are looking for a photo session with Firulais.
To enter, you must first go to the elevator area, ask for the “exclusive to terraces” and go down to the C3 floor.
⏰Mall opening hours.
🎟️Acceso free
📍Lago Zúric 245, Ampliación Granada, Miguel Hidalgo
6. Chapultepec Castle
If you are one of those who get excited about history and good views, Chapultepec Castle will probably bring a tear to your eye.
Not only is it the official home of the National Museum of Mexican History, but it also hosts exhibitions and is the stage for Candlelight concerts. Can you imagine a better place to take pictures than a space as elegant and historic as this one, illuminated by thousands of candles? Neither can we.
⏰Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Mondays closed
🎟️Entrada general admission $100
📍Primera Sección del Bosque de Chapultepec s/n, San Miguel Chapultepec, Delegación Miguel Hidalgo
7. Luis Barragan House Studio
This house-museum was built in 1948 by renowned architect Luis Barragan, a place he lived until his death. During 2004, the building was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has become a highly visited place by art lovers, locals and tourists.
Its contemporary walls, rooms and corridors have been part of incredible photo shoots. Are you up for one at this site?
⏰Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 17:00. Saturday from 11:00 to 14:00 and Sunday closed.
🎟️Visita guided tour from $250. Free tour from $200.
📍General Francisco Ramírez 12, Ampliación Daniel Garza, Miguel Hidalgo
8. Former Flour Factory
If you are looking for urban sets, then the Ex Fábrica de Harina will be the winning option. Here you will find murals with expressions of emerging artists and impressive graffiti. There are even temporary exhibitions that launch social and cultural messages.
Undoubtedly, this hotspot will make your pics look amazing. Best of all, in this artistic center you will find restaurants, cafes and other brands that will make your visit more enjoyable.
⏰Monday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
🎟️Entrada free
📍Primavera 106, Tacuba, Miguel Hidalgo
9. Lago Algo
Lago Algo, in Bosque de Chapultepec, is a gastronomic and cultural center where contemporary exhibitions are concentrated. Attendees have not missed the opportunity to take out their phones and show their skills behind the camera or as magazine models. You should know that, in addition to the exhibitions, the architecture and outdoor areas of this center (which overlooks the forest’s Lago Mayor ) function as beautiful postcards.
⏰Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00, schedule your visit here.
🎟️Entrada free
📍Bosque de Chapultepec, pista El Sope s/n, II Sección, Miguel Hidalgo
10. Terrace of the Museo del Estanquillo
If you are looking for wonderful views, the Museo del Estanquillo will spoil you. This is Kato Café, a coffee shop located on the terrace of the museum.
In addition to enjoying classic coffees and desserts, you can take incredible photos with a view of the emblematic buildings of the Historic Center. You can check out other cafes with terraces and incredible views at this link.
⏰Wednesday to Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
🎟️Entrada free
📍Isabel la Católica 26, Downtown, Cuauhtémoc
11. Palacio Postal
With more than 115 years of life, the Postal Palace is one of the legendary buildings of Mexico City. Its construction took about five years; it is the work of Italian architect Adamo Boari and Mexican engineer Gonzalo Garita.
The spaces of this building are considered eclectic, as they merge the Elizabethan and Plateresque styles. The majestic marble and bronze staircase will make your photos the coolest on Instagram.
⏰Schedule your visit from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:30 and Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00.
🎟️Entrada free
📍Tacuba 1, Downtown, Cuauhtémoc
12. Chapultepec Botanical Garden
If you are looking for a session surrounded by nature, the Botanical Garden of Chapultepec Forest is one of the perfect places to take pictures in CDMX.
Here there are exotic species, native plants and even a beautiful orchid garden that will become the best set for your camera. There’s even an acclaimed wetland that makes any capture come out beautiful. Do you take the plunge?
⏰Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🎟️Entrada free
📍Paseo de la Reforma 126, Bosque de Chapultepec I Section, Miguel Hidalgo