Parque Bicentenario — Attraction in Mexico City

A magnificent park in the heart of Mexico City. There are vast arrays of plants here, ranging from flowers to cacti's. There is a security check at the entrance of the park so it's not allowed to take things inside that could harm the plants such as deodorants and flammable liquids. Take this into consideration when you'd like to enter the park. There are small lakes inside with many types of fish which can be easily seen such as carpers and koi's. If you are lucky, you might see a turtle! I actually saw one and he was very cute. There are also beautiful ducks which can be found in the waters. It is possible to enter different greenhouses which contain special types of flora. There will be security inside which will tell you not to take photographs with flashed turned on (taking photos without flash is allowed) and not to touch any of the plants inside. There are times which you can enter these places - 2 different time slots in the morning and 2 different time slots in the evening. There are areas in the park which can be used for sports, and also areas for pure relaxation. There is a drinking water fountain at the entrance of the park and also a toilet area which is wheelchair friendly. The entrance of the park is free of costs.

Parque Bicentenario is a beautiful example of how space can be transformed and returned to both people and nature. The park is clean, spacious, and harmonious, with a strong sense of balance between architecture, water, greenery, and quietness. It’s a place where you can breathe deeply, slow down, walk, observe, and simply be present. What makes this park especially valuable is the message it carries: even an industrial past can be reshaped into a living, ecological space for future generations. This place doesn’t try to impress loudly — it speaks calmly through nature and thoughtful design. Wish: I truly hope that every visitor treats this park with respect — protecting the plants, not leaving trash, and caring for what was created with intention and responsibility. Nature is not just a background for photos; it is a living system that gives us rest, health, and balance. May there be more places like this, and more people who understand how important it is to care for nature.

I've never really wanted to be a big park reviewer, but as I increasingly take more photos, I find my park visits have a direct correlation. On this occasion, it was Día de los Muertos, and the installations that are associated.

First thing to note...If you're going to take photos with a dedicated camera you need a permit, so bring an I.D.

When I looked up Día de los Muertos activities online, this park was always featured. Nothing against the other Day of the Dead installations, but everyone talks about the Mexicraneos, or calaveras.

Ultimately, I got the photos I came for, but I felt I missed out. Having been around Chapultepec, the bigger park, I underestimated the activities that would be available here. There are two full basketball courts, a mini futbol field, skateboard park, orchid display, and much more.

I was caught off guard by how cool it was to spend a day here, but check out these photos.