Parque Estatal Urbano Barranca de Chapultepec is a state-protected urban park in Cuernavaca’s Chapultepec neighborhood, known for its ravine landscape and old trees. It offers a green-space stop for a cuernavaca itinerary, with a linear route and several attractions.
From Hotel Real del Sol, it is about 40 minutes on foot or 12 minutes by car; the four-star hotel in Cuernavaca is a starting point for the outing.
- Location: Chapultepec neighborhood, Cuernavaca, Morelos.
- Park route: 1.5 km.
- Public-use hours: 06:00–18:00; ticket booth hours are 06:00–17:00.
- Admission: 3 pesos from 06:00 to 10:00 and 10 pesos from 10:00 to 18:00.
The park’s barranca setting
Barranca de Chapultepec is a ravine park with steep walls and gallery forest, a type of vegetation that grows alongside watercourses. The park lies east of Cuernavaca and was decreed on January 6, 1965. Its area is described as approximately 12 to 20 hectares.
Trees more than 250 years old line a linear route of 1.5 km. The park reopened in December 2011.
What to look for on a visit
Attractions include a planetarium, Casa del Terror, Casa de Mi Tío, a serpentarium, Plaza El Pueblito, a butterfly house and an iguana house. Not all of these attractions are open to the public, so confirm which are operating before you set out.
Plan your time around the park’s 1.5 km linear route and its ravine setting. The park’s rules say not to feed wildlife, so leave animals undisturbed.
How do you get to the park?
The park is in the Chapultepec neighborhood at Bulevar de Chapultepec 27, Chapultepec, 62450 Cuernavaca, Morelos. You can travel by private car or taxi, or use public transport in the area.
Routes 8, 20, 14, 9, CTM and Chapulín pass through the area, but they are not directly linked to the park. If you choose public transport, check where the route stops and how you will cover the final part of the journey.
For a broader day plan, the park can sit alongside central sights in a one-day Cuernavaca itinerary from the city centre. Allow for travel between stops as you arrange the order.
Hours, access and visitor planning
- Ticket
- booth hours of 06:00–17:00
The park’s management rules specify public-use hours of 06:00–18:00 and ticket-booth hours of 06:00–17:00. Admission is 3 pesos from 06:00 to 10:00 and 10 pesos from 10:00 to 18:00. Hours and fees can change, so check the official site before you go.
Visitors must pay the established fee and allow an inspection. The protected-area rules prohibit glass, alcohol, weapons, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, balls, toys, and bringing animals or plants into the area. Pack accordingly, and leave prohibited items behind before entering.
FAQs
Where is Barranca de Chapultepec park?
It is in the Chapultepec neighborhood of Cuernavaca, Morelos. The address is Bulevar de Chapultepec 27, Chapultepec, 62450 Cuernavaca, Morelos.
How long is the park route?
The linear route is 1.5 km. The ravine landscape and park attractions offer additional points of interest along a visit.
Can you bring a pet into the park?
The management rules prohibit bringing animals or plants into the protected area. They also instruct visitors not to feed wildlife.
What other family attractions are in Cuernavaca?
Papalote Museo del Niño Cuernavaca is another named attraction in the city, with its own visit-planning guide.