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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
México, Mexico · North America
San Juan Coxtocan is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ayapango, 26km from Popocatépetl.
San Juan Coxtocan is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 1,810, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San Juan Coxtocan 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 San Juan Coxtocan to your route.
Tenango del Aire is a municipality located in the southeast portion of the State of Mexico and is about 42 km southeast of Mexico City. The municipal seat is the town of Tenango del Aire. The municipality is bordered by Temamatla, Tlalmanalco, Juchitepec, and Ayapango. Despite the fact that this municipality isRead more
distinctly rural, it falls within the Mexico City Metropolitan Area. The name “Tenango del Aire” came about in two parts. Originally and until 1890, the town was known as Tenango de Topopula. “Tenango” means “walled in” or “fenced by stones.” The second part is due to visits by President Porfirio Diaz, who commented on the winds that are prevalent here. “del Aire” means “of the air.”
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San Juan Coxtocan is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.1393 latitude, -98.8473 longitude.
San Juan Coxtocan has a population of approximately 1,810 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.
22 km · about 25 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A network of ancient Aztec canals and artificial islands where colorful trajinera boats glide past floating gardens and mariachi bands.
30 km · about 35 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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
racetrack
The Mexico City circuit hosting the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix, built around the Foro Sol stadium section.
39 km · about 45 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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Mexico City's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and seasonal events in the south of the city.
42 km · about 50 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.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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