Cárcamo de Dolores Museum

Where water and Rivera's art flow underground

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What Makes It Special?

It is an underground, sensory museum that brings together art, water, and memory. Here you’ll find a unique mural by Diego Rivera, painted to accompany the flow of the river through the city.

Did You Know…?

The mural “Water, the Source of Life” was designed to be viewed as water flowed through the Lerma system. Today, although the water no longer flows, the artwork remains a powerful tribute to the relationship between humanity and nature.

Don’t Miss

Be sure to visit the Tláloc Fountain, located just outside the museum, another monumental work by Rivera. Wear comfortable shoes, as the Cárcamo is located deep in the woods and is often poorly marked.

Plan Your Visit

Av. Rodolfo Neri Vela, Bosque de Chapultepec II Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11100 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Opening Hours:

Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission:

General Admission $25

Recommended Visit Time:

30 to 45 minutes

Ideal For:

Lovers of street artStudentsPhotographersAlternative travelers

How to Get There

Constituyentes (Orange Line 7) – 15-minute walk through the woods

Los Pinos Constituyentes – 17-minute walk

CE-188 Governor Melchor Múzquiz–Governor Ignacio Esteva, San Miguel Chapu – 18-minute walk

Calz de Lomas and History Museum – 12-minute walk

Perfect for those who are already exploring Chapultepec. There is no direct access from the avenue, so we recommend combining your visit with a walk through the park.

Available Services:

Guided Tours

Parking

Partial Accessibility

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