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Sunrise

Sunrise at Parque Hundido

Catch the first light over the pre-Hispanic sculptures before the city wakes up.

Best time: sunriseAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 06:48

    Parque Hundido

    Walk to Parque Hundido. Arrive 25 minutes before sunrise to find a quiet spot near the large Olmec head or the other pre-Hispanic reproductions. The park is open early and offers a clear view toward the WSW where the sun will rise.

  2. 07:13

    Parque Hundido

    Watch the sunrise. The sun breaks the horizon around the scheduled time, casting golden light across the sculptures and the urban greenspace.

  3. 07:43

    Fonda Margarita

    Head to Fonda Margarita for breakfast. It is one of the most popular breakfast spots in the city for home-style Mexican food. Arriving by 07:00 ensures you catch the morning service before they close at 12:00.

Local tip

Fonda Margarita is very popular. If there is a queue, it moves quickly for breakfast. The walk from the park is short.

Check before you go

  • Fonda Margarita is open from 06:30 to 12:00. Ensure you arrive before 12:00.

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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