Excursions from DF, District Federal (Mexico City)
From the high peaks of Orizaba, 5600m, to the ancient peaks of the Teotihuacan Pyramids, there are many excursions to be made around Mexico City, some more demanding than others. The Pyramids are only 50km from the city and take an hour by bus. The area only takes a few hours to walk around and two of the biggest pyramids give great views around the whole site, especially before sunset. Just don't wear your high heels unless you want to take the quick way back down!
Mexico's four highest volcanoes are all within a few hours of the city and 3 of these are inactive and can be climbed in a day. Although without proper acclimatisation, this can become a very, very long day! The highest is Pico de Orizaba and at 5610m is higher than Everest base camp but can be reached in 6-10 hours from the end of a rough 4WD road and a refuge at 4200m.
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| Teotihuacan Pyramids |
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| Teotihuacan Pyramids |
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| Teotihuacan Pyramids |
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| Teotihuacan Pyramids | |
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| Teotihuacan Pyramids |
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| Iztaccihuatl 5286m |
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| Popocatepetl 5426m and Iztaccihuatl 5286m |
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| Cholula - gateway to the volcanoes |
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| Pico de Orizaba 5610m from Tlachichuca |
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| Pico de Orizaba 5610m |
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| Pico de Orizaba 5610m at about 5500m |
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| shadow of Pico de Orizaba 5610m at sunrise |
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| summit of Pico de Orizaba 5610m |
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| summit of Pico de Orizaba 5610m |
Mexico City
They said it would be dangergous, dirty, and there was nothing to see. But with 60 fully armed policemen and women on ever street, its hard to see how any criminal would stand a chance at a dishonest living. The streets were as clean as any big city I've seen, and there was plenty to see. Mexico city has a long history - this is where the Aztecs carved the Sun Stone, and where you can now see modern art and fascinating museums, all over the city. Its also where i saw the most amazing light show I've ever seen! Unfortunately even my ;) pictures couldn't capture how good it was, with buildings made to look like they were crumbling in an earthquake - very surreal!
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| bronze bench outside the Cathedral |
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| cathedral lights! |
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| post office |
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| Museum of Anthropology |
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| Museum of Anthropology |
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| Museum of Anthropology |
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| Museum of Anthropology |
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| Zoo |
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| feeding time at the zoo |
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