Calzada del Rey is one of the most important avenues in the First Section due to its layout, scale, and orientation, as it connects Molino del Rey Avenue with Santiago Xicoténcatl Avenue, which surrounds Chapultepec Hill.

It is believed that Nezahualcóyotl, the King of Texcoco, planted several ahuehuete trees along this path. The formal layout dates back to the early 19th century, during the renovation works carried out in Chapultepec Forest and Mexico City, led by José Yves Limantour with the support of Miguel Ángel de Quevedo.

In 1900, Quevedo traveled to Europe and visited the forests of Boulogne and Vincennes. Upon his return, his observations helped President Porfirio Díaz launch a campaign to build gardens and urban parks in the city. This led to the creation of new roads in the forest modeled after European designs.

The avenue was renovated during the implementation of the first stage of the Master Plan, which included creating rest areas and planting new ahuehuete trees. Today, it is a space where you can walk and enjoy the forest’s green landscape.