Ciudad de México Trip Overview
This activity involves physical activity in the open air, where upon reaching the top, you can enjoy a show with panoramic views of Mexico City at dawn and see the radiant sun in its splendor emerge from behind the mythical Popocatepetl and Iztatcíhuatl volcanoes. .
Depending on the weather conditions it is possible to appreciate a beautiful sea of clouds, this accompanied by the first rays of the sun, provide an incredible visual effect.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Ciudad de México, Mexico
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
This activity involves physical activity in the open air, where upon reaching the top, you can enjoy a show with panoramic views of Mexico City at dawn and see the radiant sun in its splendor emerge from behind the mythical Popocatepetl and Iztatcíhuatl volcanoes. .
Depending on the weather conditions it is possible to appreciate a beautiful sea of clouds, this accompanied by the first rays of the sun, provide an incredible visual effect.
Itinerary
The view from the summit is excellent, provided of course it is during the dry season and it is in the morning before the smog sets in. One can ask for no better vantage point to look out over the entirety of the valley. On clear days you can see Izta and Popo, Tlaloc and Telapon to the NW and on exceptionally clear days I’ve heard you can make out Nevado de Toluca to the west. The Park is home to maguey, wild roses, rare owls and rabbits and a plethora of other plants and animals. Ajusco’s slopes are dotted with scrub oak and pine forests, and the summit was sacred to the Aztec’s as it was used as a place of worship. Like most of the major volcanoes surrounding Mexico City Ajusco had a role in the daily lives of the Aztecs. Traces of an Aztec presence have been found on Ajusco that date back to the 12th and 13th century.
Stop At:
• Ajusco, Ajusco, Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
