Best views in Mexico City
9 lookouts and viewpoints in Mexico City.
Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.
Best views in Mexico City
SeeHistoric siteZona RosaMonumento a la Revolución
Unveiled in 1938, this striking monument honors the heroes of the Mexican Revolution, including Pancho Villa, Francisco Madero, and Lázaro Cárdenas, whose tombs are housed within. Originally intended as a legislative chamber, construction was halted by the Revolution itself and later repurposed as a symbol of Mexican independence and resilience. Visitors can take a glass elevator to the 65m-high Paseo Linternilla, a lookout platform with a spiral staircase offering panoramic city views (not suitable for young children). A 360-degree observation deck is accessible without an all-access pass.
Built 1938
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La Terraza
Restaurant on the roof of the Hotel Majestic overlooking the Zócalo, with stunning panoramic views of the city.
Daily 07:00-23:00
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Ling Ling
Breathtaking views of the Mexico City skyline from the 56th floor of Mexico City's 3rd tallest skyscraper. The food is mostly Asian with a large selection of sushi available. Creative drinks. Reservations are a must.
Daily 13ː00 - 00ː00 · M$1000
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Forum Buenavista
The largest shopping mall close to the centro. Includes a large supermarket, a Sears department store, and a Cinepolis cinema complex. This mall is inside the Buenavista train station, which has frequent train service provided by Ferrocarril Suburbano as well as three Metro subway lines and numerous Metrobus connections.
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Cerro de Chapultepec
2280 m high
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Mirador 360°
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Mirador Panteon de Dolores
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Urbania
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Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Mexico City (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps.