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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
México, Mexico · North America
Santiago Cuautenco is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Zentlalpan, 19km from Popocatépetl.
Santiago Cuautenco is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 1,520, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Santiago Cuautenco 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 Santiago Cuautenco to your route.
Sacromonte National Park is a national park and protected area located in State of Mexico, Mexico. The park was established in 1952 and is approximately 0.44 square kilometres (0.17 sq mi).
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Santiago Cuautenco is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.1480 latitude, -98.7468 longitude.
Santiago Cuautenco has a population of approximately 1,520 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Essential numbers in Mexico
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.
13 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A network of ancient Aztec canals and artificial islands where colorful trajinera boats glide past floating gardens and mariachi bands.
39 km · about 45 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.
41 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
The Mexico City circuit hosting the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix, built around the Foro Sol stadium section.
46 km · about 55 min drive
ancient ruins
The largest pyramid by volume in the world, topped by a Spanish colonial church, with tunnels revealing layers of ancient construction.
48 km · about 55 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.
49 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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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