Just an hour from Mexico City, you will find the Parque Insurgente Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, better known as La Marquesa. This wonderful place consists of 1, 760 hectares distributed in five valleys: del Silencio, de las Monjas, de la Amistad, del Conejo and de Salazar; and the best thing is that it has everything for you to have an incredible time. Check out all the activities you can do in La Marquesa.
1. Taste Mexican antojitos
Whether it’s breakfast or lunch, La Marquesa offers you a wide variety of typical dishes such as quesadillas of every kind of stew you can think of, cecina, Verde sausage, mushroom broth or marrow soup, barbacoa and of course, the traditional trout.
The best thing is You will find seasonal delicacies such as huitlacoche and squash blossom. How does an Aztec soup sound to temper your body from the alpine climates of La Marquesa?
2. Have a picnic
Undoubtedly the striking thing about La Marquesa is being surrounded by nature, and in any of the valleys that make it up you will find green spaces to have a magic picnic.
The best thing is Some spaces also have wooden tables, and even small palapas where you can cover yourself from the sun or rain.
You will be able to bring your own food and drinks, but don’t worry if you missed something, because the locals have small restaurants where they will also offer you food and drinks at excellent prices. You could catch your own trout and cook it yourself!
3. Visit Bosque Grill
If you prefer a good cut and a glass of wine, Bosque Grill is the right place. This is undoubtedly the new hot spot in La Marquesa that fulfills all your weekend wishes , 100% pet friendly!
Parrilla Bosque offers a small, concise menu for all tastes. You will find delicious grilled cuts, hamburgers, a selection of Mexican wines, mezcal and the possibility of drinking a delicious carajillo.
It is also the perfect place to take the little ones at home to have fun. They have a playground with swings, a climbing wall and you can even practice archery with a teacher no matter your age. This service has an extra cost ranging from $100 MXN to $150 MXN, depending on the number of shots.
4. Trout, trout and more trout
Another attraction of the Zone is the abundance of this fish in some of its lakes of the Zone. Here you will find numerous hatcheries where you can practice your fishing skills and order it cooked to your liking.
However, if you are more of an animal lover, there is an area called El Zarco, where there is a pond that houses more than 2,000 species. Of course, there you can learn all about trout.
5. Horseback riding
La Marquesa’s large extension of land allows you to enjoy beautiful landscapes on horseback. You can rent it by the hour to go on your own or, alternatively, request a guide to take you to the best places in the area. This has an approximate cost of $220 pesos per hour.
6. Visit the Monte de las Cruces Battle of the Crosses Museum
This museum is located in a place where an important battle in Mexican history was fought, which you will learn more about if you visit inside. It also has exhibitionsit is an excellent starting point if you like nature and outdoor activities.
7. Play gotcha
The good thing about going with friends or family is that there is also the option to play gotcha. Here there are different companies that offer you different packages to face your opponents and generate attack strategies; in addition, the natural scenery of La Marquesa provides a plus to your game.
8. Enjoy an ATV and Go Karts
Although it is not an activity suitable for all ages, due to the skill involved in driving these vehicles, there are circuits with varying degrees of difficulty that allow the little ones, accompanied by an adult, to enjoy the rides.
9. Mountaineering and hiking
There are also perfect places to practice these activities, you can climb the hills Las Palmas, Tepalcates or Tláloc, either on foot or by bicycle, where you will surely find landscapes worthy of photos for your Instagram Perfect place to practice hiking!
10. Boat ride
La Marquesa has creeks and lakes ideal to enjoy a boat ride, and feed the ducks with the food they sell there. It is the best for a relaxing time. You can even bring a book and find an ideal time to advance your reading.