There are four sections to this park, and I am unsure what sections would be included in a world heritage bid. If you are a visitor to Mexico City you are unlikely to visit any section beyond the first. My visit included a relaxing walk through the park starting from Metro Constituyentes and ending with a visit to the Castillo. My review will focus more on the later.

Chapultepec Castle as Official Residence (1864-1934)

As far as palaces go, this particular palace shares similar merits with already inscribed palaces. The most unique features are the human-altered landscape, excellent views of the surrounding vast park and cityscape, the stained glass hallway, and some of the grand murals. I enjoyed my time, but I have doubts about its potential for inscription. The story of Emperor Maximilian I is strange and fascinating and Chapultepec Castle is related to that era. His short reign and execution represent a particularly turbulent time in Mexican History, where foreign powers still sought dominion over Mexico.

Regarding Chapultepec's world heritage potential; Like Coyoacan, It might be more sensible to pursue an extension to Mexico City.

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