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Day hike to the top of Mount Tlaloc, a sacred Aztec site in the State of Mexico

Day hike to the top of Mount Tlaloc, a sacred Aztec site in the State of Mexico | undefined

Let one of our expert guides take you to the summit of Mount Tlaloc. Explore an ancient Aztec observatory and a sacred place, on this day hike.

Private

Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt

1 Day

All year

Intermediate

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Explore an Aztec sacred place on this day hike.
  • Visit an ancient observatory at the summit of Mount Tlaloc.
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the nearby Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl.

Description

Tlalocatepetl also known as Mount Tlaloc (4,151 m) is a sacred site in the State of Mexico. Aztecs used it as a worship place for their rain God, Tlaloc. So don’t miss this unique opportunity to relive the Aztecs sacred pilgrimage to the summit of this majestic peak!

Mount Tlaloc lies 20 to 25 kilometers northwest of Iztaccihuatl. And it forms part of the Sierra Occidental range. Also, it is located in the Zoquiapan y Anexas National park, with more than 19,400 ha, which authorities operate in conjunction with the Iztaccihuatl-Popocatepetl Park. So it offers breathtaking views of these mountains.

Once we reach the summit of this magnificent place, you’ll understand its importance. At the top, there are still remains of an ancient Aztec observatory. Even though it currently appears as a huge pile of rocks, it still has a big importance for the people of the area and the country, as part of their living history and heritage.

Tlaloc has a big summit plateau of more than a kilometer of length, and about half a kilometer wide. It also has different crannies and nooks, along with false summits, and a mesmerizing spine. Moreover there are plenty of free climbing and bouldering opportunities, with walls rising more than 20 meters.

Do you want to join this amazing trip? Request to book this trip today and live this incredible adventure with one of our expert guides.

Check this 2-day ascent to the nearby Iztaccihuatl Volcano. Or perhaps you’d be interested in this 1-day guided expedition to La Malinche.

Price includes

  • Guiding fee

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration
Fiesta Inn Cuautitlán Cuautitlán Mexico
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City Express Plus Cuautitlán Cuautitlán Mexico
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Hotel Ilebal Cuautitlán Mexico
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What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

 

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