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Morning Light at the Museum and Lake

Start your day at the natural history museum when it opens, then walk to the lakeside for coffee and a quiet moment in the park.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Museo de Historia Natural y Cultura Ambiental

    Enter the Museo de Historia Natural y Cultura Ambiental. With the museum just opening, the halls are quiet. Explore the exhibits on evolution, from dinosaurs to human organs, before the crowds arrive.

  2. 11:30

    Del Bosque

    Walk four minutes to Del Bosque. This casual upscale restaurant is located in Chapultepec Park with a lakeside setting. The dining rooms feature a glass wall with views of the lake right outside. Order a meal to enjoy the view.

  3. 12:30

    Lago de Chapultepec

    Stroll 36 minutes northeast to the Lago de Chapultepec. There are two connected lakes with a bridge spanning them at the midpoint. Lounge around the shore or rent a canoe to explore the water.

Local tip

The museum is free on Tuesdays. Del Bosque is open from 07:30 on weekdays and 08:00 on weekends.

Check before you go

  • Museo de Historia Natural y Cultura Ambiental: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
  • Del Bosque: Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00; Sa,Su 08:00-18:00

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mexico City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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