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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
México, Mexico · North America
Río Frío de Juárez is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Santa Cruz Otlatla, 37km from Popocatépetl.
Río Frío de Juárez is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 5,774, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Río Frío de Juárez 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 Río Frío de Juárez to your route.
Río Frío de Juárez, originally Río Frío (Cold River), a Mexican populated place, is located in the municipality of Ixtapaluca in the State of Mexico. Río Frío de Juárez is located at the highest point on the highway between Mexico City to Puebla de Zaragoza being located at the top of the pass on the historic roadRead more
between the two cities.
Rio Frio de Juárez, is located near the far eastern border of the State of Mexico, almost on the border of the State of Puebla, at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level. It is located on the main roads of the Federal Highway 150D and Mexico-Puebla Highway 190 or Mexico-Puebla Highway.
The results of the Census of Population and Housing 2005 conducted by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography state that the total population of Rio Frio is 5,272 and that there are 2,620 men and 2,655 women.
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Río Frío de Juárez is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.3534 latitude, -98.6706 longitude.
Río Frío de Juárez has a population of approximately 5,774 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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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.
30 km · about 35 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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
The massive pre-Aztec city featuring the towering Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and the grand Avenue of the Dead, once one of the largest cities in the ancient world.
42 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
The Mexico City circuit hosting the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix, built around the Foro Sol stadium section.
44 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
A network of ancient Aztec canals and artificial islands where colorful trajinera boats glide past floating gardens and mariachi bands.
47 km · about 55 min drive
cathedral
The world's most-visited Catholic pilgrimage site, receiving over 10 million visitors annually.
49 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
cathedral
The largest cathedral in the Americas, built over three centuries on the north side of the Zócalo in central Mexico City.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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