Introduction
Mexico City, one of the world’s top five national tourism markets, offers a plethora of cultural, artistic, and entertaining activities during Semana Santa 2025. This guide highlights budget-friendly options for families and friends looking to enjoy their vacation without overspending.
Cultural and Artistic Events
Spora Festival
Location: Bosque de Chapultepec
- Dates: April 17-20
- Cost: Free entry
Spora is a family-friendly festival in Chapultepec Forest featuring over 260 activities that emphasize the importance of fungi in our environment.
Picnic Nocturno Bioluminiscente
Location: Jardín Botánico del Bosque de Chapultepec
- Date: April 19, starting at 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free entry
This bioluminescent-themed picnic offers an immersive experience with interactive installations, ambient music, and glowing decorations.
Eufloria, Floral Splendor at the Kaluz Collection
Location: Museo Kaluz, heart of Mexico City
- Dates: Available until September
- Cost: 60 pesos
If you appreciate nature through large-scale paintings, this Kaluz Museum exhibition showcases the fusion of art and flora, highlighting their multiple symbolisms.
Amazônia
Location: Museo de Antropología
- Dates: Until May 4
- Cost: Free entry
This impressive photographic exhibition by renowned Brazilian artist Sebastião Salgado invites visitors on a sensory journey to the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
Museo Jumex Presents Gabriel Orozco’s First Exhibition
Location: Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Plaza Carso
- Dates: Available until August 3
- Cost: Free entry
The Jumex Museum showcases Orozco’s key themes in his artistic practice, using techniques and strategies developed throughout his career.
Colegio de San Ildefonso Workshop
Location: Colegio de San Ildefonso
- Dates: Until April 27, 2025
- Cost: 30 pesos
Participate in the “Mi valija de herramientas creativas. ¡Hablemos del exilio!” (My Creative Toolkit. Let’s Talk About Exile!) workshop, creating a cardboard box to store meaningful items and fostering creativity and reflection on exile’s impacts.
The Impressionist Revolution: From Monet to Matisse
Location: Museo de Bellas Artes
- Dates: Until July 27
- Cost: 95 pesos
This exhibition by the Museum of Art in Dallas explores the fascinating history of Impressionism, from its birth in 1874 to its legacy in the early 20th century. It reveals the rebellious origins of the independent artist collective known as “the Impressionists” and their revolution in modern art.
Parks and Outdoor Activities
Dinoexcava Aragón
Location: Zoológico San Juan de Aragón
- Cost: 49 pesos
Join the dinosaur camp with activities for both kids and adults. Discover marine, terrestrial, and flying species that inhabited the American continent over 66 million years ago.
Iztapasauria
Location: Utopía Santa Cruz Meyehualco, Iztapalapa
- Cost: Free entry
Explore the park with its 13 life-sized dinosaurs and learn about these ancient giants that roamed the Earth millions of years ago in a family-friendly setting.
Aztlán Parque Urbano
Location: Segunda Sección del Bosque de Chapultepec
- Cost: Free entry, paid attractions separately
- Wheel of Thrills cost: 120 pesos per person
Enjoy family-friendly entertainment at Chapultepec’s Urban Aztlán Park, which promotes Mexico City’s history and culture with attractions for all ages.
Bioparque Estrella
Location: Carretera Jilotepec – Ixtlahuaca, Km 38.5, Estado de México
- Cost: 470 pesos per person; 235 pesos with a Boing 500ml bottle
Mexico’s largest safari-themed park offers exclusive attractions and close encounters with nature and animals.
Trajinera Ride in Xochimilco
Location: Calle Canal 237, San Jerónimo, Xochimilco, Ciudad de México
- Cost: From 1,000 pesos for trajinera rental
Experience a picnic, trajinera ride, green areas, cultural activities, a museum, bike rides, and more at the Ecológico Xochimilco Park.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What activities are available in Mexico City during Semana Santa 2025? A: Various cultural, artistic, and outdoor activities cater to families and friends, including free or low-cost options.
- Q: Where can I find family-friendly events? A: Spora Festival, Picnic Nocturno Bioluminiscente, and Aztlán Parque Urbano are great options.
- Q: Are there any art exhibitions during this period? A: Yes, Museo Jumex presents Gabriel Orozco’s first exhibition, and the Museo de Bellas Artes hosts “The Impressionist Revolution: From Monet to Matisse.”
- Q: What parks and outdoor activities are available? A: Dinoexcava Aragón, Iztapasauria, Bioparque Estrella, and Trajinera ride in Xochimilco offer diverse experiences.
