HIKING CERRO DE LA ESTRELLA ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE & NATIONAL PARK – MEX CITY

In the Southern part of Mexico City we can find Cerro de La Estrella, 1 of the 6 archeological sites in Mexico City, around 40 minutes from the historic city center. This is also a beautiful national park, where we can make an amazing hike.

Cerro de la Estrella archeological site and national park, on a clear day, has one of the best 360 views all over Mexico City, from the top of an extinct vulcano. The park was originally designated in 1938 with 1,100 hectares, but the growth of the city has encroached on it and left it with less than 200 hectares. The site is named after the colonial-period Hacienda de la Estrella, located on the flanks of the hill.

The culture is Azteca and the period is 900 – 1521. The slopes of the hill where the hacienda was located had been inhabited from the earliest times, and the settlement grew in importance as the site of New Fire ceremonies, believed to revive the sun at the end of the cycle. It was celebrated every 52 years with ceremonies held in 1351, 1403, 1455 and 1507. The fall of Tenochtitlan prevented the celebration of the fifth event.

In our blog can can find more explanations and pictures: https://aztecexplorers.com/2020/11/08/exploring-cerro-de-la-estrella-archeological-site/

The price is only 250 pesos without transport.

Payment is 100% in advance. From abroad you can pay by making a transfer by Wise. And in Mexico you can make a cash payment at any 7 Eleven store, a cash payment at any Oxxo store, or by making a cash deposit at any Banamex bank. Or, if you have a Mexican bank account, by local transfer. Please send a WhatsApp to +52 55 1308 3732 (Whatsapp, Lidia Herrera), to check availability and to receive the payment information.

Let´s explore more hidden jewels of México together !

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