The holidays have already begun! During Holy Week 2026, five swimming pools in the Cuauhtémoc district will be open for free. Check out which ones and all the details.
The first thing you need to know is that these pools will only be open from April 2 to 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. These are the pools at the following sports complexes:
- 5 de Mayo (in Tlatelolco)
- Antonio Caso (in the Morelos neighborhood)
- Guelatao (located in the city center)
- Deportivo Morelos (in Peralvillo)
- Cuauhtémoc (sports complex located in Buenavista)
What are the requirements for visiting the Cuauhtémoc pools during Holy Week?
Admission to the pools will be free; however, certain requirements must be met, such as bringing a swimsuit, towel, and swim cap. Additionally, children may only attend when accompanied by an adult.
In a press release, the mayor’s office specified that glass containers and food will not be allowed; pets will also not be permitted in any of the aforementioned facilities.
More free swimming pools will open in Mexico City for the Holy Week holidays
During this holiday season, 12 swimming pools (in addition to those already mentioned) will be open at various locations throughout Mexico City. You can visit them from March 31 to April 9 during the following hours:
- 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Please note that they will only be open from Tuesday to Sunday. You’ll find them at the Utopías Atzintli, Huizachtepetl, Ixtapalcalli, Libertad, Cuauhtlicalli, Quetzalcóatl, La Cascada, Teotongo, Olini, Papalotl, and Tezontli.
Each one will have different activities; one of them even has a wave pool. Here are all the details.
