mountain pass
Paso de Cortés
The 3,600-m saddle between the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, reached by a paved mountain road from Amecameca: the route Cortés marched into the Valley of Mexico in 1519.
17 km · about 20 min drive
México, Mexico · North America
Ayapango is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Amecameca, 21km from Popocatépetl.
Ayapango is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 6,361, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Ayapango sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ayapango to your route.
Ayapango is one of 125 municipalities located in the southeast portion of the State of Mexico, southeast of Mexico City. Its municipal seat and largest town is Ayapango de Gabriel Ramos Millán. Despite the fact that this municipality is distinctly rural, it falls within the Mexico City Metropolitan Area. The town isRead more
known for its "French style" (Spanish afrancesado) houses built early in the last century which have names which reflect something of their characteristics. The name Ayapango is derived from "eyapanco" which roughly translates to "place where three irrigation ditches meet." This town has been designated as a "Pueblo con Encanto" (Town with Charm) by the government of the State of Mexico.
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Ayapango is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.1269 latitude, -98.7999 longitude.
Ayapango has a population of approximately 6,361 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Full driving guide for Mexico8 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
The 3,600-m saddle between the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, reached by a paved mountain road from Amecameca: the route Cortés marched into the Valley of Mexico in 1519.
17 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
An active 5,426 m stratovolcano southeast of Mexico City, visible from the Puebla highway; the Paso de Cortés road runs on its saddle.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A network of ancient Aztec canals and artificial islands where colorful trajinera boats glide past floating gardens and mariachi bands.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A Morelos town under sheer volcanic cliffs, with a hilltop 13th-century pyramid to the pulque god reached by a steep hour's climb, a fortress-like Dominican convent, and a market known for exotic ice creams.
35 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
The Mexico City circuit hosting the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix, built around the Foro Sol stadium section.
43 km · about 50 min drive
museum
The vibrant blue house where Frida Kahlo was born, lived, and died, filled with her art, personal objects, and Diego Rivera's collection.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Mexico City's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and seasonal events in the south of the city.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
One of the largest public plazas in the world and the historic heart of Mexico City, surrounded by the National Palace and Metropolitan Cathedral.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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