Want a break from the city? You’ve come to the right place! In these natural places near the CDMX you will find waterfalls, lagoons, a glass viewpoint and incredible landscapes.
Keep an eye on them and let’s go on an adventure.
Nevado de Toluca
The Xinantécatl volcano, also known as Nevado de Toluca, is one of the natural places near CDMX that you must visit. You can practice mountaineering, hiking or camping. While touring the site you will encounter incredible landscapes, as well as two lagoons up to 400 meters long.
This place is always a good option, but we recommend you to go during winter, when you will find it full of snow. You can visit from Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. It is located in the Toluca Valley, State of Mexico.
Zacatlan de las Manzanas
It is a magical town located in the state of Puebla. In addition to visiting its picturesque streets and the former Franciscan convent, we recommend a visit to the glass viewpoint, where you will have an unmissable view of the green areas of the place.
There are also two waterfalls in the village: San Pedro and Tulimán. The Zone is known for its cold weather, so don’t forget to bring warm clothes.
Emerald Forest
Between June and August of each year, the firefly season. It is a time when we can easily see these insects illuminating forests and green areas.
In addition to seeing fireflies, in this forest you will have the opportunity to practice activities such as biking, camping, hiking and more. They also have a suspension bridge, climbing wall and zip line.
If you want to spend more time there you’ll be pleased to know that it has lodging options. Here we leave you his official site. It is located in Amecameca, State of Mexico.
Tixhiñu Waterfalls
The municipality of Aculco, in the State of Mexico has several natural attractions, including a 15-meter waterfall. The best time to visit the site is during the rainy season, which is when this body of water will be at its largest.
You can camp in the Zone and do activities such as mountain biking.
Huasca de Ocampo
Huasca de Ocampo has the title of being the first declared magical town in Mexico, and it is well deserved! It is an unmissable option if you are looking to forget the chaos of the city and enjoy nature.
Its main attraction is the Basaltic Prisms; however, it has other unmissable sites such as the Museum of the Goblins, the former Hacienda de Santa María Regla and the Bosque de las Truchas, where you will find crystal clear waters and incredible landscapes. It is in Hidalgo.