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A national forest (Natural Protected Area), it is a hilly forest 1 km west of the Centro Histórico. There are plenty of free courses and activities at the Casa de la Cultura (cultural centre). The impressive building facade was once located in the Condesa and was a pumping station used to bring water from Xochimilco to Mexico City.
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Tlalpan Forest National Park
Large forested area with walking paths. 5km jogging path. Picnic areas available. Sunday flea market. No dogs, bicycles or scooters allowed.
The largest amusement park in Mexico City. Roller coasters, thrill rides, shows and more.
Zona Ecologico Cuicuilco
A large uneven circular pyramid (known as Pirámide de Tenantongo) is the most significant structure at these ruins, which archaeologists say is the oldest settlement in central Mexico, having been settled around 1400 BC. The pyramid itself dates from 800 BC, which is when the first layer of the pyramid was constructed (upper layers were not completed until as late as 600 BC). The pyramid also has a sub-basement, which is open to the public. Two smaller temples have also been excavated as well as a building that was believed to have served local government functions. Cuicuilco thrived for a millennium, growing to a population of about 20,000 before it was destroyed between 245 and 315 AD by the eruption of the Xitle volcano, which buried the city under a layer of black volcanic rock. These lava stones were ultimately used to construct colonial era buildings in Tlalpan. Major excavations at the site occurred in the 1920s, 1960s, and 1990s. As of 2023, INAH is conducting further active excavations, though the site remains open to visitors daily. A small site museum displays some of the excavated relics from the site, mostly ceramics, but some human skeletons.
A simulated city theme park where children can play and pretend to do adult jobs as they navigate through the child-sized city.
Fuentes Brotantes National Park
Forested area with natural springs just across Insurgentes Sur from the Centro Histórico.
Ollin Yoliztli Concert Hall
This concert hall houses the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Scott Yoo. There are concerts every weekend as well as other cultural activities. Weekend concerts are Saturday at 18:00 and Sunday at 12:30.