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Ciudad de México, Mexico

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  • Ciudad de México, Mexico

    Explore Ex Convento de Los Leones

    There are plenty of hiking (and mtn biking) paths that you can take around the convent, but on this adventure we really only saw the Ex Convent itself. The park is good for an entire day trip or weekend trip though (there's camping too). Getting there: Car is the easiest way (if you have a rental...
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  • Ciudad de México, Mexico

    Hiking to Chichinautzin Volcano

    This hike is really easy to reach from Mexico City. The departure point is a really small roadside town. From there, you can start many different hikes, but one of my favorites is the one that goes to the top of Chichinautzin. You can get to this town only by the freeway Mexico-Cuernavaca. Once ...
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  • Parque Nacional Cumbres Sierra Nevada, Mexico

    Hiking to Cumbre de las Nubes/La Bufa

    This hike starts at Presa "El Llano" (El Llano Dam), to get to "El Llano" Dam, you'll have to take a bus from El Rosario metro station (subway station), or get there by car. Once you're there you can ask for directions to get to La Bufa. The National Park has very few signs and directions, so you...
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  • Amecameca, Mexico

    Night Photography at Popocatépetl

    To get to the national park Izta-Popo, you must take the federal road "Paso de Cortes" in the direction of San Nicolas de los Ranchos and Santiago Xalitzintla. When you arrive at the park, you have to register at the office and pay a fee of less than two dollars. Once you’ve registered, you have ...
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  • Amecameca, Mexico

    Climb the Iztaccihuatl Volcano

    5.0
    6 mi / 4140 ft gain
    To reach the Izta-Popo National Park from the city of Puebla, you will have to drive 31 miles on the open road to "Paso de Cortés" towards San Nicolás de los ranchos. Once in the National Park, you have to register and pay 32 pesos. After you are registered you can drive 4.5 miles to "La joyita" ...
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  • Amecameca, Mexico

    Summit Iztaccihuatl

    4.5
    8 mi / 4159 ft gain
    Beginning at the Izta Popo National Park entrance, obtain your permit and follow the bumpy road as it winds towards La Joya. This is the base camp area at 13,000ft that offers plenty of areas to set up your tent. Take your time and acclimate here to ensure a successful summit bid.An alpine start ...
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  • Toluca, Mexico

    Hike the Nevado de Toluca Cirque

    4.3
    6 mi / 1900 ft gain
    Entering the Nevada de Toluca National Park, follow the windy road toward the crater rim. There will be a small parking lot on your left which offers a state-run hut for acclimating, although if you've spent time in Mexico City you should have no problem completing this hike in 1 day.The hike beg...
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