Bay Area/ San Francisco
Published on August 23, 2016
3 Best Spots to Catch a Sunset in Mexico City

Mexico City, situated 2,240 meters (7,350 ft.) above sea level, provides the perfect altitude to take in the sunset. Although you can virtually head anywhere - perhaps a restaurant rooftop, a hotel balcony or a pedestrian bridge - these city spots offer the best vantage point to bask in glorious rays of gold, orange and yellow light.

1. Castillo de Chapultepec
Catch the sunset at 7,628 feet above sea level while standing on top of Chapultepec Hill in Chapultepec Park. Bosque de Chapultepec I.

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Photo via Cvmontuy (CC BY-SA 3.0)

2. Torre Latinoamericana
Torre Latinoamericana rises 188 meters (597 ft) into the sky and has some of the fastest elevators in the world. The skyscraper also provides one of the world’s best views from its observation deck. Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 2, Centro.

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3. Monumento a la Revolución
Standing at 67 meters (220 ft) in height, Monumento a la Revolución is regarded as the "tallest triumphal arch in the world." For 50 pesos, it provides a panoramic view from above. Plaza de la República S/N, Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc.​​​​​​​

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