Parque Lira, Mexico City

Name: Parque Lira
Address: Mexico City, Mexico

#292 among attractions in Mexico City

Park, Relax in park

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Parque Lira is a public park in the Tacubaya district of Mexico City, once a separate town from Mexico City. It is located on the 18th century estate of Vicente Lira. It is entered by a monumental archway designed by Italian architect Francesco Saverio Cavallari, an Italian architect who was active in Mexico 1857–1864. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7431 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 19°24'19"N, 99°11'18"W

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Miguel Hidalgo (San Miguel Chapultepec)Mexico City Mexico

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Parque Lira – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chapultepec Castle, La Feria de Chapultepec, Chapultepec, Monument to the Boy Heroes.

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Hilltop castle housing a history museum
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Theme park with dolphin show and reptiles
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Luis Barragán's former home and studio
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Museum, History museum
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Theater, Art gallery, Convention center
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0.9 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Montaña Rusa, Mexico City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Parque Lira?

Nearby attractions include Tacubaya, Mexico City (8 min walk), San Miguel Chapultepec, Mexico City (11 min walk), Kurimanzutto, Mexico City (12 min walk), Luis Barragán House and Studio, Mexico City (13 min walk).

How to get to Parque Lira by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parque Lira:

Bus

Antonio Macedo (5 min walk)
Antonio Maceo • Lines: Línea 2 Tacubaya → Tepalcates (5 min walk)

Metro

Tacubaya • Lines: 1, 7, 9 (7 min walk)
Constituyentes • Lines: 7 (13 min walk)

Train

Observatorio (24 min walk)
Estación del tren de Chapultepec (25 min walk)