About Chapultepec Castle

Chapultepec Castle is located on top of Chapultepec Hill in the middle of Chapultepec Park. During the course of its history, the castle has served as the Imperial residence, Presidential home, Military academy, Observatory, and now houses the National Museum of History. Though the construction of the castle started in 1785, it was completed in 1863. The castle has survived several conflicts in the Mexican history, most prominently the Mexican War of Independence (1810–1821), the Battle of Chapultepec of the Mexican–American War (1846-1848) when six Mexican teenage military cadets died defending the Castle in 1847. The six cadets were honored by the installation of a monument known as Niños Héroes at the entrance to Chapultepec Park in 1952. It was modified into its present form by Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico during the Second Mexican Empire. The site holds both political and administrative importance in the history of Mexico.

Must See

  • Murals and artifacts
  • Statues of the Niños Héroes 
  • Gardens of the castle
  • The bedroom of Maximilian of Mexico 
  • The Malachite Room 
  • Stained glass windows along a hallway 
  • Tower in the garden of the Alcázar

How to reach

  • Metro Lines 1 and 7 have stations at the park entrance to the east and south respectively.
  • Several bus lines traverse along Paseo de la Reforma, the main avenue that passes through the park.

Tips

  • As there are no English descriptions anywhere, you need an English speaking guide to explain the main aspects of the castle and also the significance of the artifacts and the murals in the castle.
  • You are not allowed to carry any liquid, water or food in the castle premises. However, there are free restrooms available in the castle.
  • Go early in the morning to avoid the crowd and you can take good photographs. 

Visit Time

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

You may have to wait for 10 to 30 minutes in a moving, long queue at the entrance.

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

70.00 MXN

Free on Sundays

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Time you can spend

2 hours

 

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Weather

Light Rain 19.89°C

 

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