The local take
Each place comes with a short note on why it's worth the time, so you can plan your day around the ones that suit you.
On the WaterHikesCanal Nacional
A scenic spot for walking through nature without leaving the city.
Mexico City, Centro HistóricoRecommended by Carmina C.
ParksViewpointsHikesCumbres del Ajusco National Park
This green giant in Tlalpan offers you a breath of fresh air just a stone’s throw from CDMX’s urban buzz.
Mexico City, San Miguel AjuscoRecommended by Silvia S.
ParksHikesDesierto de los Leones National Park
Though the name translates to “Desert of the Lions,” you won’t find any deserts or lions here.
Mexico CityRecommended by Silvia S.
ParksHikesLos Dinamos National Park
This surprising pocket of wilderness in the Magdalena Contreras borough shelters many surprises.
Mexico City, San Nicolás TotolapanRecommended by Pancho C.
HikesDay TripsNevado de Toluca
Towering over the city of Toluca and only three hours away from Mexico City by car is this long-extinct volcano reaching over 5,675 meters.
Mexico CityRecommended by Pancho C.
ParksHikesDay TripsParque Ejidal San Nicolás Totolapan
From camping to adrenaline-pumping mountain biking among pine and holm oak trees, Parque Ejidal San Nicolás Totolapan offers a time out for outdoor enthusiasts and nature spirits.
Mexico City, TlalpanRecommended by Clara L.
Historic LandmarkHikesDay TripsTepoztlán
Tepoztlán is named after Tepoztecatl, the Aztec god of harvest, fertility, and pulque (a fermented pre-Hispanic beverage), and this city’s claim to fame is the Pirámide del…
Mexico CityRecommended by Pancho C.
HikesDay TripsXitle
An extinct volcano just outside the city, offering one of Mexico City's most unique outdoor experiences.
Mexico CityRecommended by Carmina C.
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