Los Pinos Museum
Former Mexican presidential residence turned cultural venue
The former presidential residence in Mexico City, Los Pinos opened to the public with guided visits and cultural programming; tourists come for period rooms, temporary exhibitions and booked weekday tours.
Los Pinos at a Glance#
About Los Pinos#
Los Pinos is the former official residence and offices of the President of Mexico, located within the Bosque de Chapultepec in Mexico City. It served as the presidential residence from 1934 until it was opened to the public in 2018.
The complex contains multiple government-era residential and reception buildings, gardens and courtyards that visitors can walk through as part of the cultural space that replaced the private presidential compound. Highlights include the formal facades, landscaped grounds and exhibition rooms that display objects from the presidency and state receptions.
Los Pinos was designated the presidential residence in the 1930s and was used by successive presidents for living quarters, official ceremonies and receptions throughout the 20th century. In late 2018 the compound was converted into a public cultural and recreational site and some previously private areas became accessible to visitors.
The site sits within Chapultepec Park in central Mexico City, northwest of the historic centre and close to museums on the first and second sections of the park. It is reached by road from central Mexico City and lies near major cultural institutions and park entrances.
- Public access: Was the official residence of Mexico’s president from 1934 until it was opened to the public in December 2018.
- Setting: Located inside the Bosque de Chapultepec, adjacent to major museums and park attractions in Mexico City.
How to Get to Los Pinos#
Located within Mexico City-reachable by metro and bus depending on the exact subdistrict. Use local transit apps or ask for directions to the precise streets or plazas intended.
Tips for Visiting Los Pinos#
- Los Pinos is a neighborhood in Mexico City-use metro or bus lines; some plazas or cultural centers may have specific opening hours.
- Combine a walk through Los Pinos with nearby Condesa/Roma neighborhoods for cafés and galleries.
Best Time to Visit Los Pinos#
Mild conditions year-round; avoid the height of local festivals if crowds are an issue.
Weather & Climate near Los Pinos#
Los Pinos's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with mild summers (peaking in May) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (803 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 5° - 22° | 14° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.0h |
| February | Ideal | 6° - 23° | 15° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 2.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.4h |
| March | Ideal | 8° - 26° | 17° | 11 mm | mostly sunny | 50% | 2.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 10° - 27° | 18° | 24 mm | some cloud | 48% | 2.4 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.5h |
| May | Excellent | 11° - 27° | 19° | 62 mm | some cloud | 55% | 2.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.9h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 25° | 18° | 143 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.2h |
| July | Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 172 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| August | Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 161 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.7h |
| September | Good | 11° - 23° | 17° | 132 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Excellent | 9° - 23° | 16° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.6h |
| November | Ideal | 7° - 23° | 15° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 71% | 1.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.1h |
| December | Excellent | 6° - 22° | 14° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 10.9h |