Castillo de Chapultepec

Bosque de Chapultepec 1a Sección, Polanco Chapultepec, DIF 11560 Mexico
 
 
 
 
 
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The Castillo de Chapultepec was built between 1780 and 1790, constructed on top of an Aztec fortress with panoramic views of the city. The gardens surrounding the palace were designed by Empress Carlota during the... More »
The Castillo de Chapultepec was built between 1780 and 1790, constructed on top of an Aztec fortress with panoramic views of the city. The gardens surrounding the palace were designed by Empress Carlota during the French occupation and offer a beautiful stroll. It once served as the Colegio Militar (Military Academy) and was also the official presidential residence until 1939, when President Cárdenas converted the palace into the Museo Nacional de Historia . Restoration efforts have significantly enhanced the construction as well as the design of the interiors.
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Open Hours: 9a-5p Tu-Su, 4p last admission
Contact: +52 55 5533 4700
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19 reviews for Castillo de Chapultepec
wrong picture
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/27/10
You should put the picture the belongs with the name this is NOT the castillo de chapultepec
 
 
 
 
 
0 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
lelyss 's review ( i'm 10 yes old)
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/16/09
i think it very beautiful when i look at it make me have flash back on what happen
 
 
 
 
 
0 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Castillo de Chapultepec and D.F.
By Dale M, 07/01/08
My wife's family and all of my inlaws live in D.F. We go down there every year and there is always something we didn't see before. It is a amazing place, the food from the stands on the corners to the restaurants are awsome. Castillo de Chapultepec is a nice museum and you can take pictures because i did all i did was ask first true you can't take them inside.
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
we can't wait to go back because the food the people and the entertamint is wonderfull
By Veronica, 06/18/08
I look every single thing in Mexico there no dislike at all i recomed people to go their to have a good time to go with family or frind specily to the beach night clubs.
 
 
 
 
 
4 of 6 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
It's a museum! There's NO food!
By pe, 05/13/08
One review said the food was great. I don't know where they were when they wrote that, but Castillo de Chapultepec is a nice museum. You aren't allowed to take any back packs in and no photography (with or without flash). They have a place where you can check your bag and they are very orderly and professional with them. I had a laptop so if you have a nice camera or something, I wouldn't worry too much about leaving it. The faclities are first rate, the actual story of the place is sad, and I definatly recommend going. It's probably the nicest place in the park -atleast for adults. I don't remember paying anything to get in but if I did, it wasn't much so the value is 5/5. I gave 4/5 for atmosphere because it's no Smithsonian but it's very interresting and first rate. A must see.
 
 
 
 
 
8 of 12 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
coool
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 04/08/08
it was great juust great all the food was tradionall and tasted amazing. i would definitly go back and i would really mostl likely recommend the trip fo you to go as well
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 9 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Loved it!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 02/25/08
My family took a trip there last year, and it was a very culturally enriching experience. I learned so much from going there, we can't wait to go back!
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 6 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Castillo de Chapultepec was great
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 02/18/08
i loved this place because of the awe filling view it provided. it made me feel like i could have lived there simply to see the beautiful view every day.
 
 
 
 
 
0 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Great history museum
By Mario, 08/16/07
Great history museum, worth the walk from the Chapultepec Park below. Enjoy the walk, try not to use the free ride to the top (and back to the park), it's only a 12 minutes walk on a old-styled paved road. It's not a real castle, but it doesn't matter, it's packed with lots of historic items and documents. Be sure to visit the spanish to native-american dictionaries exibition. Great view of the city. Don't go on mondays, all the museums are closed on mondays. You have to leave your bag or backpack at the gate, so take some precautions on what to carry with you.
 
 
 
 
 
5 of 9 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Interesting History
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 05/21/07
There was so much history in the museum that I had no idea had even occured! It was a truly eye-opening experience. The view of Mexico City is beautiful on a clear day. It is quite a walk up a hill, though. If you are not in decent shape for walking, I would avoid it.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
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