The valley of Mexico and the surrounding states are full of rewarding day trips. Teotihuacan, an hour north-east, is the essential one — the great pyramid city the Aztecs already considered ancient. The colonial silver town of Taxco hangs off a steep hillside three hours south. Puebla has its baroque churches and mole; Cuernavaca, "the city of eternal spring", makes an easy weekend escape from the altitude.
Destinations
Day Trips from Mexico City
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Teotihuacan
Ancient Mesoamerican city northeast of Mexico City, defined by vast pyramids and the Avenue of the Dead.
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Taxco
Steep Guerrero silver town of whitewashed lanes, terracotta roofs, and Santa Prisca's baroque church.
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Puebla
Colonial Mexican city of tiled churches and mole poblano, framed by Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl.
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Cuernavaca
Warm Morelos capital south of Mexico City, known for springlike weather and Cortés-era landmarks.