Parks in Mexico City

Viveros de Coyoacán is a tranquil 39-hectare urban forest and former government tree nursery in southern Mexico City.

Bosque de Tlalpan is a southern woodland park where volcanic-rock trails wind through native oak and pine forest. The park encompasses the Cuicuilco archaeological zone — a circular pyramid dating to 800 BCE, one of the oldest structures in the Valley of Mexico.

Bosque de Chapultepec is a 686-hectare urban forest, one of the largest city parks in the Western Hemisphere. It contains museums, a castle, a zoo, lakes, and running paths amidst ancient ahuehuete cypress trees.

Viveros de Coyoacán is a rambling urban forest and tree nursery that provides Coyoacán with its leafy character. Towering eucalyptus, jacaranda and cedar trees shade jogging trails, picnic areas and a meditative walking circuit.

Parque México is an Art Deco-era park in the Condesa neighbourhood, known for its tree-lined paths, duck pond, open-air theatre, and as the social hub for local dog walkers.

Parque Lincoln is an elegant pocket park in the heart of Polanco, featuring an aviary, duck pond, playground and weekend art market. Surrounded by embassy residences and upscale restaurants, the park offers a refined green escape in one of Mexico City's most exclusive neighbourhoods.

Parque La Mexicana is a modern 31-hectare urban park in the Santa Fe business district, opened in 2017 with running trails, a skate park, an artificial lake, and a dog park.

The UNAM Botanical Garden sits within the UNESCO-listed university campus on the Pedregal lava field. It specialises in Mexican endemic plants, particularly cacti and succulents.