Castle was charming- not as much to see like we thought but it was beautiful. Reasonable cost- decor was nice. plenty of panoramic and scenic views. Not crowded when we went. After we left there was a mob scene. We were in the right place at the right time.

I was amazed to be in a castle and to be able to see bedrooms, bathrooms and how a whole monarch residence is. It was an experience like to other. The place is in great condition and conservation and has an amazing view from the city on all of its sides. A MUST see!

A beautiful location! Stunning castle and well preserved, with lovely gardens. Really enjoyed the well set out exhibits and the care and attention put into the whole experience. Few things to know: Most labels are in Spanish, so as an English speaker you may need to translate (we did) There is a steep hill to get to it, for anyone with mobility issues.

Castle is fine. A lot of its rational is explaining its and Mexico city linked history. So definitely geared at tourists but made the choice of barely translating anything, no audio system nor internet live mode is questionable and really limits the interest of the tour. In 2022, technology pairing your phone with the exhibits is largely used in many top attractions worldwide…so more of a walk than anything else and a nice view on the city…you buy tickets at the entrance not online either but that process is efficient. Lines are getting longer around 3ish so that is probably the latest time to start the tour giving closing time as is still minimally takes a good hour even without reading any of the Spanish only signs.

Located in the Bosque de Chapultepec overlooking the city. Dating back to 1784, this was the residence of Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg and afterwards the residence of Mexico’s presidents. It is only 1 of 2 palaces in North America. Your ticket which costs 85 MXP provides admission to both the castle and to the National History Museum. Tickets are purchased at the kiosk in the park before making the ascent up to the castle. It was cash only and could not be purchased in advance when I visited in March 2022. I would recommend arriving early before the crowds and visit the Castle before the Museum as it is the bigger highlight. The castle is located past the Museum, and I was confused by the entrance options at first. The views are spectacular and are worth it alone. The castle rooms and grounds are quite extensive. While most of the information is in Spanish, there was enough in English to understand what you are seeing. I didn't feel the need for a guide unless you are looking to hear some deeper history of the palace. Allow yourself 2-3 hours to visit.

The castle and the grounds are beautiful. The castle served as an imperial residence and later as a presidential palace. The gardens are amazing and the stained glass walls so beautiful. The views of Mexico city from there are amazing. Be ware if the guides. They approach you to offer a tour with explanations. We agreed on a cost of $300 pesos and at the end he charged me $700 pesos. I explained the agreement but the guide did not budge and I ha to pay the $700

We visited twice during this visit to Mexico City. Once to see the castle and exhibit and returned again to see the Ballet Folklorico in the evening. Word of warning...it's a long walk uphill to get to the castle and people with mobility or other breathing issues should make accommodations. We were out of breath by the time we got up the hill but quickly recovered. The cost is nominal for tourists at about $4.50 USD per adult. You pay at the bottom of the hill and then walk up to the entrance. The staff directed us to the far side fo the castle which is essentially the former residence of the Emperor and other colonial leaders. We toured rooms with their carriages and then mostly viewed rooms from outside entrances with dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms etc. It's a very well curated demonstration of how these folks lived. I found that interesting but the real treat was the glorious setting in Chapultapec park and the panoramic views of Mexico City. The history section is beside the castle and has one very impressive murals. Overall, it's focus is on the military and colonial leaders. Practically...there is good access to clean bathrooms. I'm not sure how accessible this place is to people with mobility issues but they may have hidden elevators somewhere. I didn't see any. The gardens are also well maintained. No food or drinks are available and no gift shop. Overall, a good history lesson with a beautiful view.

Chapultepec Castle deserves a visit as it is often called the most beautiful castle in North America, and is the former residence of Emperor Maximiliian and Carlota. The view from the top is simply breathtaking (and better than the views we had enjoyed at Torre de Latinoamericana). The castle has an interesting museum, coaches used by the Emperor and Carlotta and many rooms whose interior furnishings can be viewed from outside. Our family visited at the end of a long day at Chapultepec and it was tiring to make the long walk to the castle. I regret not doing some research in advance, as I discovered the views of the furnished rooms (through an exterior window) were near the exit of the castle and not in the middle of the castle or upstairs as I assumed incorrectly (had I known, I probably would have skipped the initial museum for the sake of the family). The view from the top was simply wonderful. Don't miss the castle, but perhaps plan a little better! I have read that Sunday is free to Mexicans, so best to visit on another day, and early in the day if possible.

I was told by a local to visit this site and I was instructed not to go through the normal line to buy tickets but, instead, go to the right side of the entrance where a guard welcomed whomever looked like a senior citizen and students, without checking any I.D., for free. I felt guilty and still paid to go in since it is not expensive for dollar-earning people. There is a long walk up the hill, maybe 1 km long, to get to the castle. At the entrance another guard will make you throw out any bottled water you carried, so it's best to drink it before approaching that gate. They also "look" into your purse. The local suggested I visit the Chapulín Fountain, which would have been straight ahead, but the guard insisted I go through the Castle first. I did fast and then visited the fountain, which is nothing special, other than it is in the middle of a courtyard with wonderful views of the city. I would not make this Castle a priority to see, unless you want to enjoy the view of the city and get some exercise.

Stumbled across the Chapultepec Castle when cycling through the park - very much worth a visit. Interesting review of Mexico's history with castle rooms decorated in period style. Stunning views of downtown Mexico city. Highly recommended.