Why you should visit Alameda Central

Alameda Central is a must-visit for those seeking a break from the city's intensity. Its beauty, lively atmosphere, and central location make it a great place to relax, people-watch, and experience the essence of Mexico City. Be prepared for crowds, especially on weekends and holidays.

  1. Experience a vibrant slice of Mexico City culture, relax in a beautiful green space, enjoy street food and local vendors, and witness impromptu performances. It's a central hub connecting you to many other attractions.

Things you should know before visiting

The park is generally safe due to a visible police presence. Expect crowds, especially around holidays and weekends. Be aware of street vendors and the potential for noise. During peak times, some statues or monuments may be blocked off to protect them.

Pros & Cons

  • Beautiful landscaping and fountains
  • Lively atmosphere with street performers
  • Central location and easy access
  • Good for relaxing and people-watching
  • Safe with police presence
  • Can be crowded, especially during events
  • Many street vendors can lead to noise and chaos
  • Monuments may be blocked during large events

Highlighted Reviews

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Beautiful park with many pools that feels cool in summer time.

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An oasis in the middle of Mexico City. A great place to get away from the intensity of the city.

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Beautiful city park right in the heart of Centro. Full of locals enjoying their day/night and dancing like no one is watching.

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With all the street vendors it can become so loud and chaotic but in all honesty I love it haha. Mexico is this.

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4/5
Noe R.
3 months ago on Google • 300 reviews
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Viendo la batalla campal....

5/5
Matthew A.
6 months ago on Google • 1395 reviews

Beautiful park to spend the day and watch people it grab a bite to eat.

4/5
Miguel A.
8 months ago on Google • 1064 reviews

This is a nice park all year long, during the day kids are enjoying the water at the fountains, people are enjoying time to relax on the grass. Also people just walk around to enjoy their day. unfortunately, when there are large crowds, they do block the statues or monuments so they are not damaged so I could not take a picture near any of them, on the other hand I understand why they need to be protected. At night there are plenty of street vendors to buy food as well as many other products.

5/5
Steph C.
1 month ago on Google • 741 reviews
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Beautiful and large park with lots of snack vendors. Has many beautiful fountains. A nice break from how hot Centro is.

5/5
Hye O.
9 months ago on Google • 651 reviews

Was crowded because of the Independence Day, but I like the fountains and the atmosphere of people enjoying this park

5/5
Tangmo S.
1 month ago on Google • 491 reviews
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Like this park. Look friendly. And have dance floor every one czn join.

5/5
James Z.
1 year ago on Google • 426 reviews

Beautiful city park right in the heart of Centro. Full of locals enjoying their day/night and dancing like no one is watching. Surrounded by purple jacaranda trees, fountains, and other beautiful buildings, it is located in a stunning setting. One of the places where you can truly experience CDMX.

5/5
Jesus H.
5 months ago on Google • 387 reviews

Alot of people, vendors, skaters. This park offers a lot of shade Great for relaxing and people watching. Big and spacious.

5/5
Ivan C.
6 months ago on Google • 372 reviews

With all the street vendors it can become so loud and chaotic but in all honesty I love it haha. Many people are against this but, Mexico is this. Since the beginning of this city, Tenochtitlán was one of the biggest trading cities in all of the American continent. This is just a reminder of what this city used to be.

5/5
Richard P.
5 months ago on Google • 362 reviews

An oasis in the middle of Mexico City. A great place to get away from the intensity of the city. Completely safe with a heavy police presence. Plenty of places to sit and relax. The water fountains add a special touch. Combined with the landscaping this truly is one of the most beautiful parks in the world.

5/5
Viridiana C.
3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
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Muy bien cuidado, mucha vegetación, tranquilo para caminar o solo estar sentado...

5/5
Mark M.
1 year ago on Google • 267 reviews

Center of many things happening, Great street food like Tamales , Elote, etc and street vendors selling trinkets. Many nice restaurants and bars here. I recommend the Patio Container their 1 liter drinks and pizza are legendary. The Elote and Tamal is right across the Hilton Reforma hotel, see pics. Enjoy CDMX !! I know I always do !!

5/5
Curtis D.
1 year ago on Google • 197 reviews

Very nice, lively park. You could probably spend a whole day hear just to relax and take in some urban nature. The scenery includes trees, flowers, fountains and live performers (buskers). It is a big park so you have ample room to explore with space around you.

3/5
ANGEL M.
3 months ago on Google • 189 reviews
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El lugar de esparcimiento por excelencia,sus bancas de cantera comodisimas, la vigilancia solo si hay eventos aparece

5/5
Chris C.
9 months ago on Google • 187 reviews

Beautiful park with many pools that feels cool in summer time.

5/5
Nick S.
3 months ago on Google • 91 reviews
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A beautiful park that feels larger than it is. The amount of people coming and going through this area should make it feel crowded and overused, but it doesn’t. Even at the height of the day it is a pleasant place to walk, site see, and grab a bite to eat.

5/5
Brian J.
2 weeks ago on Google • 59 reviews
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i always love seeing the public parks when i go to a new place and this park doesn't disappoint. very full of life but also calm. lots of beautiful benches and all kinds of stuff happening around the edges. just watch your food if you are having a picnic because a lot of people like to let their dogs run around here.

5/5
Cheryl G.
2 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
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Dancing to a DJ all night, street vendors to satisfy every craving, smooth even sidewalks

4/5
Arturo Toledo S.
3 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
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Muy bonito, pero muchos vendedores

5/5
Daniel alejandro nieto r.
3 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
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