Chapultepec Park, the Bosque de Chapultepec, is the city’s great green lung: trails, lakes, museums and a castle, all in one park. It’s split into four sections that don’t all open on the same days, so it helps to know which one you’re heading to. From Hotel Emma Boutique in Roma Norte, the nearest entrance is about 750 m away.
Practical information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Distance from the hotel | 750 m to the nearest entrance |
| Getting there | About a 10-minute walk, or Chapultepec Metro (Line 1) |
| Opening hours | First Section: Tuesday to Sunday, 5:00 to 18:00; closed Mondays for maintenance. Second, Third and Fourth Sections: open every day |
| Cost | Free to enter the park; museums and some attractions charge admission |
| Suggested time | Half a day for the First Section; a full day if you add museums |
Museums inside the park keep their own hours, and nearly all of them close on Mondays.
What’s in each section
- First Section: Chapultepec Castle, the Zoo, the Botanical Garden, the Baths of Moctezuma and the Los Pinos Cultural Complex.
- First Section museums: along Paseo de la Reforma you’ll find the National Museum of Anthropology, the Museum of Modern Art and the Tamayo Museum.
- Second Section: the Lago Mayor and Lago Menor with rowboats, Papalote children’s museum and the Cárcamo de Dolores.
- Third Section: conservation areas with walking trails.
- Fourth Section: Cineteca Nacional Chapultepec and the Bodega Nacional de Arte.
- Cablebús Line 3 links all four sections.
Getting there from Hotel Emma Boutique
- On foot (about 10 minutes): head west toward Chapultepec Metro station and cross the avenue into the park. It’s the easiest option.
- By Metro: from Sevilla, 200 m from the hotel, take Line 1 toward Observatorio and get off at Chapultepec, the next stop.
- For the Second Section: stay on Line 1 to Tacubaya and change to Line 7 for Constituyentes, or take a taxi.
Tips for your visit
- Skip the First Section on Mondays: it’s closed, and so are most of its museums.
- Go early on a weekday: weekends get much busier, especially Sundays.
- Bring water, sunscreen and comfortable shoes; distances inside the park add up.
- Pair a museum in the morning with a walk along the trails, then head back to Roma or La Condesa for lunch.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Chapultepec Park’s opening hours?
The First Section opens Tuesday to Sunday, 5:00 to 18:00, and closes on Mondays for maintenance. The Second, Third and Fourth Sections are open every day.
How much does it cost to enter Chapultepec Park?
Entry to the park is free. Museums and some attractions, such as the Castle, charge their own admission.
How do I get to Chapultepec Park from Roma Norte?
Walk about 10 minutes toward Chapultepec station, or take Metro Line 1 from Sevilla one stop to Chapultepec.
Where to stay near Chapultepec Park?
In Roma Norte, Hotel Emma Boutique is about 750 m from the park and 200 m from Sevilla Metro, with rooms for 1 to 5 guests.