These days at home, I have been thinking a lot about the things I miss the most doing: spending those wonderful sunny days at the park, walking my dog, and watching the children play. How I love to look at couples passing by or seeing families having lunch together. To notice the people selling balloons, street food, and getting inspired by those sporty runners training for their next race.
One would think that there would hardly be any green spaces in this concrete jungle, home to 20 million people. Yes, in comparison to other much greener cities around the world. But, no. Mexico City has some of the most beautiful green areas. Here a list of my favorite ones. I cannot wait to see them full of life again!
1. Chapultepec
At the largest park in Mexico City, one can even find a real castle from the XIX Century in it. Schnitzel, my dog, and I especially love going to the recently renovated big lake section because it is pet-friendly. We just enjoy so much feeding the fishes!
2. Parque México
Located at the heart of the Condesa area, it is a beautiful space to go for a walk and spend the rest of the afternoon drinking coffee or tea in one of the coffee shops around it. On Sundays, several organizations promote the adoption of cats and dogs.
3. La Mexicana
This is my go-to whenever I am just looking to relax somewhere with a book. When I lived in Berlin, I would spend all my weekends in Treptower Park next to the river, reading and drinking wine. I guess now that I live in Mexico, I have been trying to find a place to do the same, and La Mexicana is just perfect for this purpose!
4. Las Islas, UNAM
The most beautiful green area in the south of the city. It is next to the library of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, a building covered with the mural "Representation of Culture," created by the Mexican artist Juan O'Gorman. In 2007, UNESCO proclaimed the Central Library and the Central Campus of the University as World Heritage. It has vast spaces where dogs can freely run and play ball.
Do you have any favorite parks or green areas you are dying to visit once we can go out?