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5 One Day Trips To Try From Mexico City

By: Pinki Wed, 27 May 2020 5:16:46

5 One Day Trips To Try From Mexico City

After exploring Mexico City and all of the delights it has to offer, don’t let the temptations of the urban metropolis keep you from the pueblos mágicos (“magical towns”) nearby. Here is our guide to the 5 best day trips from Mexico’s capital.

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* Nevado de Toluca, State of Mexico

Located 50 miles (80 kilometers) west of Mexico City is Nevado de Tolucaan, an extinct volcano. Go on a hike through the national park in which the volcano sits, and take a closer look at the two crater lakes. If you’re not up for the hike, it is possible to reach the crater’s rim by road, one that is said to be the highest in the country. Nevado de Toluca is Mexico’s fourth highest peak and has an area of 259 square miles (671 square kilometers).

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* Real del Monte, Hidalgo

When in Mexico you may hear about “magical towns” (or pueblos mágicos) that are all over the country, and one of the most beautiful is Real del Monte, about two and a half hours from Mexico City. This town is famous for having the best pastries (pastes) in the region, but you can also find exhibitions, recitals, concerts and other cultural activities hosted in colonial-style buildings. From here you can also visit El Chico National Park, a magnificent way to connect with nature.

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* Cholula, Puebla

About an hour and a half away from Mexico City is the state of Puebla, which offers the most outstanding views of Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes, and has award-winning restaurants like Moyuelo, El Mural de los Poblanos or Casa Barroca. Cholula is one of Mexico’s most important colonial towns, with blue, pink and yellow architecture, and is dominated by churches. In fact, there are over 40 of these beautiful religious buildings, which is impressive considering the size of this city.

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* Teotihuacán

One of Mexico City’s most famous archaeological landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site is the ancient city of Teotihuacán, about a 30- to 45-minute bus journey from the city center. Located in the State of Mexico, the pyramids and ruins that remain from this Mesoamerican settlement are truly magnificent. The Pyramid of the Sun and The Pyramid of the Moon can both be climbed, where you can appreciate the whole ancient settlement from an elevated perspective.

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* Cuernavaca, Morelos

About an hour’s drive from the center of the city is Cuernavaca, the capital of the nearby state of Morelos. Full of royal residences, churches and a few museums, Cuernavaca is known for an abundance of Spanish-language schools. Check out La Casa del Olindo, which housed Emperor Maximilian in 1866 during his time living in Mexico. You can also visit the nearby Las Estacas, home to the Bahidorá Festival or Jardines de México, a splendid theme park full of flowers. Now known as the “land of eternal spring”, Cuernavaca has a number of sights that will delight any visitor.

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