Cárcamo de Dolores, Mexico City

Name: Cárcamo de Dolores
Address: Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, 11850, Mexico
Telephone: +52 55 5515 0739

#214 among attractions in Mexico City

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Facts and practical information

The Cárcamo de Dolores is a hydraulic structure located on the Second Section of Chapultepec Park, in Mexico City, comprising the building designed by architect Ricardo Rivas, inside the originally underwater mural Agua, el origen de la vida of Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, the art installation Cámara Lambdoma by Ariel Guzik, and in outside, the Tlaloc Fountain, also of Rivera. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°24'46"N, 99°11'53"W

Address

Miguel Hidalgo (Bosque de Chapultepec)Mexico City 11850 Mexico

Contact

+52 55 5515 0739

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Day trips

Cárcamo de Dolores – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cárcamo de Dolores open?

Cárcamo de Dolores is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cárcamo de Dolores?

Nearby attractions include Chapultepec, Mexico City (6 min walk), Papalote Museo del Niño, Mexico City (6 min walk), Montaña Rusa, Mexico City (8 min walk), Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura, Mexico City (10 min walk).

How to get to Cárcamo de Dolores by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cárcamo de Dolores:

Train

Estación del tren de Chapultepec (7 min walk)
Observatorio (27 min walk)

Bus

Avenida Constituyentes - General José Montesinos • Lines: Gps (8 min walk)
Constituyentes - Panteón Dolores • Lines: Gps (16 min walk)

Metro

Constituyentes • Lines: 7 (12 min walk)
Auditorio • Lines: 7 (24 min walk)