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Hiking to the Puerta del Cielo Viewpoint in Mexico City

5.022 reviews

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  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Let's conquer the mountains of a beautiful pine and oak forest. The largest and least crowded lung of CDMX with views that will take your breath away. We will begin the ascent next to the 'La Magdalena' river, known for being the only living river in the city. The objective is to reach the 'Puerta del cielo' viewpoint located at 3550m high (11600ft). Along the way, you'll see a small waterfall, huge rocks, and diverse, lush vegetation. We will visit another viewpoint, we will explore a cave, and we will also climb a 30-meter-high via ferrata (with safety equipment) that will get your adrenaline pumping 100%. Once we arrive at the 'Heaven's Gate' you will have time to rest, take photos and eat to recharge your energy. Finally, we will return to the starting point, where transportation will take us back to the city. *APPROXIMATE DISTANCE = 6-7km (4miles) *REQUIRED LEVEL = Intermediate. *RAINY SEASON: Safe to do the activity and it's also mushroom season!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Accident insurance
  • Helmet and safety harness
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • Bathroom

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
It is the intersection of Av.Oaxaca, Durango and Medellín. It will see you on the CDMX sign next to the font. From Metrobus Durango: At the intersection of Insurgentes Sur and Durango, walk 2 blocks in contraflow. From metro Insurgentes, walk 3 blocks in Av.Oaxaca.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
19.3 North Degrees
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for older adults

How it compares in Mexico City

  • Its from-price is 16% below the median of the 2360 experiences we list in Mexico City.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 511 of 2360.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Mexico City

Mexico City is a vast, high-altitude capital built over the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, rich in museums, murals, markets and outstanding food.

The Zócalo, one of the largest squares in the world, is framed by the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace, where Diego Rivera's murals tell the story of Mexico. Beside them, the excavated Templo Mayor reveals the heart of the Aztec capital, and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, with its marble exterior and Art Deco interior, stands a short walk west.

Top-ranked sights in Mexico City: Teotihuacán, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Frida Kahlo Museum (Museo Frida Kahlo).

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