La Mexicana Park

La Mexicana is an urban park in Cuajimalpa offering paths for cycling and skating, play areas for children, two lakes, and rest zones with hammocks. The grounds also include an amphitheater and a gourmet terrace for events.

The site once held sand mines until residents campaigned for a park and reached an agreement with city authorities in 2016. The transformation from former industrial land took several years before opening.

The name "La Mexicana" honors the country's identity and the community that fought for this green space. Local families gather near the water on weekends while fitness groups use the open areas for morning routines.

Entry is possible every day from early morning to late evening, with parking, restrooms, and Wi-Fi available. Most paths suit strollers and wheelchairs, though some sections around the lakes have natural shorelines.

A rainwater collection system supplies the green areas through an underground cistern and infiltration trenches. This infrastructure stores and distributes rainfall from the wet season for the rest of the year.

Location: Cuajimalpa

Inception: November 24, 2017

Architects: Mario Schjetnan

Official opening: November 24, 2017

Fee: No

Operator: Asociación de Colonos ZEDEC Santa Fe A.C.

Address: Avenida Luis Barragán

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 05:00-22:00

Email: info@parquelamexicana.mx

Website: https://parquelamexicana.mx

GPS coordinates: 19.35755,-99.27044

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:32