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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
México, Mexico · North America
Tepetlixpa is worth a stop: 5 minutes from San Mateo Tecalco, 20km from Popocatépetl.
Tepetlixpa is a town located in México, Mexico. With a population of 13,239, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Tepetlixpa 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 Tepetlixpa to your route.
Tepetlixpa is a municipality in the State of Mexico in Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 46.68 km2 (18.02 sq mi) and borders on the state of Morelos. In 2000, the municipality had a total population of 16,871. By 2020, the figure had risen to 20,500.
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Tepetlixpa is located in México, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.0289 latitude, -98.8213 longitude.
Tepetlixpa has a population of approximately 13,239 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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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.
20 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.
20 km · about 25 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.
30 km · about 35 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
Mexico City's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and seasonal events in the south of the city.
50 km · about 60 min drive
racetrack
The Mexico City circuit hosting the Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix, built around the Foro Sol stadium section.
50 km · about 60 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.
51 km · about 60 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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