La Feria de Chapultepec
A former amusement park in Mexico City's Chapultepec Park.
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Overview
La Feria de Chapultepec was an amusement park in Mexico City, Mexico, located within Chapultepec Park near Constituyentes Metro station. It began operating in 1964 under the name Juegos Mecánicos de Chapultepec and was initially run by the Mexican government. The park became one of Mexico City's best-known destinations for mechanical rides, roller coasters, family entertainment, and animal attractions. In 1992, Grupo CIE acquired the park and rebranded it La Feria Chapultepec Mágico. Under that identity, the venue developed a portfolio of approximately 50 rides and attractions, ranging from family and flat rides to major roller coasters. Its best-known coasters included Montaña Rusa, Quimera, Cascabel, and Ratón Loco. Montaña Rusa was historically associated with a world height record, while Quimera was promoted as the first roller coaster to feature three vertical loops. Cascabel had previously operated at Kennywood amusement park in Pennsylvania. The park also offered attractions such as Aladino, Batidora, Nao de China, Avión del Amor, Martillo, Tren del Amor, Cóndor, Power Tower, a Formula 1-themed race track, and Top Spin. A zero-emission scenic train developed with assistance from the Institute of Engineering at the National Autonomous University of Mexico was presented as an environmentally oriented attraction and was associated with Ecofest 2012. Admission used a tiered pass system, with lower-priced options covering smaller rides and more expensive options including access to larger thrill rides. Ventura Entertainment acquired the park in 2015 and changed its branding to La Feria de Chapultepec, the name by which it was last known. The park's operation ended after a serious accident on the Quimera roller coaster on 28 September 2019, in which two people died and two others were injured. Investigative findings cited in the reference material pointed to possible design deficiencies and inadequate maintenance. On 13 October 2019, authorities announced the permanent closure after the Mexico City government revoked the operating license. Following closure, the site was dismantled and cleaned as plans for a replacement attraction developed. Several companies, including Six Flags, Cedar Fair, and SeaWorld, were reported to have shown interest in taking over the property, although the selection timetable was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The replacement project was ultimately named Aztlán Parque Urbano. La Feria de Chapultepec therefore remains a defunct park rather than an operating brand.
History
La Feria de Chapultepec originated in 1964 as Juegos Mecánicos de Chapultepec, a government-operated amusement venue established inside Mexico City's Chapultepec Park. Its location near Constituyentes Metro station made it accessible to residents and visitors, while its mix of mechanical rides and entertainment positioned it as a popular urban leisure destination. A major ownership and branding change occurred in 1992, when Grupo CIE acquired the park. The company renamed it La Feria Chapultepec Mágico and expanded or maintained a broad attraction portfolio that included approximately 50 rides and other amusements. The venue combined small and medium-sized flat rides with more prominent roller coasters and thrill attractions. Its coaster collection included Montaña Rusa, Quimera, Cascabel, and Ratón Loco. Montaña Rusa was noted for its historical height record, and Quimera was associated with a three-loop configuration. Cascabel had previously operated at Kennywood in the United States. The park's attractions extended beyond roller coasters. Family and thrill offerings included Aladino, Batidora, Nao de China, Avión del Amor, Martillo, Tren del Amor, Cóndor, Power Tower, a Formula 1-themed race track, and Top Spin. The park also included animal attractions and a scenic train. In connection with Ecofest 2012, a zero-emission train developed with support from the Institute of Engineering at the National Autonomous University of Mexico was presented as an environmentally oriented attraction. La Feria used a tiered admission model. Visitors could select lower-cost passes that covered many smaller rides or pay more for access to higher-intensity attractions, including the roller coasters. Travel references characterized the park as comparatively inexpensive relative to some North American amusement parks, reinforcing its broad, value-oriented appeal. In 2015, Ventura Entertainment acquired the venue and changed its name to La Feria de Chapultepec, its final operating identity. The park continued operating until 28 September 2019, when a serious incident occurred on the Quimera coaster. Two people died and two others were injured. The investigation described in the available reference material identified possible design problems and inadequate maintenance by park personnel as likely contributors. The incident led to regulatory action, and the Mexico City government revoked the park's operating license. On 13 October 2019, the park authorities announced that the venue would close permanently. Afterward, furniture and fencing around the attractions were dismantled, and the site was cleaned as the government considered possible successors. Six Flags, Cedar Fair, and SeaWorld were among the companies reported as interested in operating a new attraction at the property. The selection process was delayed in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. The replacement development was named Aztlán Parque Urbano, marking the end of La Feria de Chapultepec as an operating amusement-park brand.
- 2019
Fatal Quimera accident
[1]An accident on the Quimera roller coaster killed two people and injured two others on 28 September.
- 2019
Permanent closure
[1]The Mexico City government revoked the park's license, and authorities announced its definitive closure on 13 October.
- 2015
Ventura Entertainment acquisition
[1]Ventura Entertainment acquired the park and renamed it La Feria de Chapultepec.
- 2012
Ecofest-associated zero-emission train
[1]A zero-emission scenic train developed with assistance from the National Autonomous University of Mexico's Institute of Engineering was presented in connection with Ecofest.
- 1992
Acquisition and rebranding by Grupo CIE
[1]Grupo CIE acquired the park and renamed it La Feria Chapultepec Mágico.
- 1964
Opening as Juegos Mecánicos de Chapultepec
[1]The amusement venue opened inside Chapultepec Park under the name Juegos Mecánicos de Chapultepec and was initially operated by the Mexican government.
Products and positioning
A mass-market Mexico City amusement park combining family entertainment with relatively low-cost access to roller coasters and other thrill attractions.
Roller coaster
Montaña Rusa
A major wooden roller coaster and one of the park's signature attractions. It was historically associated with a world record for roller-coaster height and helped give the park a prominent thrill-ride identity.
Roller coaster
Quimera
A steel roller coaster recognized for a layout featuring three vertical loops. The ride became the site of a fatal accident on 28 September 2019, after which the park was ultimately closed.
Roller coaster
Cascabel
A roller coaster that had previously operated at Kennywood amusement park near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before becoming part of La Feria's coaster collection.
Wild mouse roller coaster
Ratón Loco
A wild mouse-style roller coaster included among the park's principal coaster attractions, offering compact, highly turning track typical of the format.
Scenic transport attraction · 2012
Zero-emission scenic train
A scenic train designed with assistance from the Institute of Engineering at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. It was presented as a zero-emission attraction and associated with Ecofest 2012.
Amusement rides
Flat and thrill rides
The park operated a wide range of non-coaster rides, including Aladino, Batidora, Nao de China, Avión del Amor, Martillo, Tren del Amor, Cóndor, Power Tower, a Formula 1-themed race track, and Top Spin. These attractions complemented the coaster portfolio and served family and thrill-seeking visitors.
Controversies
Brand decisions
2019
Mexico City revokes the operating licenseOtherBackground
The regulatory decision followed the fatal Quimera accident and the subsequent investigation.
Action taken
The Mexico City government revoked the park's license, and park authorities announced its definitive closure.
Aftermath
The site was dismantled and cleaned while the government evaluated potential operators for a replacement attraction. The eventual replacement was named Aztlán Parque Urbano.
2015
Ventura Entertainment acquires the parkM&ABackground
After Grupo CIE's period of ownership, Ventura Entertainment took control of the amusement park.
Action taken
Ventura Entertainment acquired the venue and renamed it La Feria de Chapultepec.
Aftermath
This became the park's final operating brand before its license was revoked in 2019.
1992
Grupo CIE renames the park La Feria Chapultepec MágicoStrategyBackground
Grupo CIE acquired the government-originated amusement venue and sought to operate it under a new commercial identity.
Action taken
The park was rebranded La Feria Chapultepec Mágico.
Aftermath
The new name became the park's principal identity until Ventura Entertainment acquired it in 2015.
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