Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Outdoor Activities and Sports
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Hiking
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Jogging and Walking
In the mountains, southwest
of Mexico City, are several parks,
such as Parque Nacional Desierto
de los Leones
(see p96)
, Parque
Nacional los Dinamos
(see p96),
and Parque Nacional Ajusco, that
offer a variety of hiking trails.
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Parque Nacional Ajusco: Camino Al
Ajusco from Periférico Sur
One of the favorite places to
walk and jog is the Bosque de
Chapultepec
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Viveros de Coyoacán
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Parque México in Condesa
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, and Parque Hundido
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are also popular with
joggers and walkers.
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Bird Watching
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Mountain Biking
One of the best places for
bird watching is Xochimilco
(see
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, both along the canals
and in the Parque Ecologico de
Xochimilco. The pine and oak
forests at Parque Nacional
Desierto de los Leones
(see p96)
yields different species, including
the lovely bright Red Warbler.
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Hot-Air Balloons and
There are many mountain-
bike trails near Mexico City. Some
of the most accessible are at San
Nicolás Totolapan. It offers about
93 miles (150 km) of dirt trails at
altitudes between 8,900 ft
(2,700m) and 12,000 ft (3,740m).
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Bikes
on rent are available only on weekends
Hang Gliding
A hot-air balloon for a tour over
the Valley of Mexico or the
pyramids of Teotihuacán can be
arranged. For hang gliding and
paragliding head to Valle de
Bravo
TFFQ
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Globo Aventura:
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www.globoaventura.com
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Flyvolare:
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Alas del Hombre:
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www.alas.com.mx
Biking trail, Parque Nacional de los Leones
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Rock Climbing
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Horseback Riding
Parque Nacional los Dinamos
(see p96)
offers the best rock
climbing near the city with many
bolted and bolt-free climbing
routes along the narrow gorge of
the Magdalena River. Mochilazo
offers guided day trips and rock
climbing courses.
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Mochilazo:
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www.mochilazo.com.mx
Many of the National Parks
in the Valley of Mexico offer
horseback riding on weekends
and holidays. Local horse owners
offer their horses for rent, and
can be found at both Parque
Nacional Desierto de los Leones
(see p96)
and Parque Nacional
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The parks have most visitors on weekends and holidays
