City Plus Periferico Sur Tlalpan

This beautiful route is short but with enough inclination for you to get good exercise. It will take you to the top of Cerro Xochitepec, where the Monument of the Holy Cross is located. On your ascent, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Valley of Mexico. The wooded sections will provide you with shade that will make your walk cooler and more pleasant. Remember water and sun protection since not all the hill has shade.

This short tour takes you through the Ejido Santa Cruz Xochitepec. You start at the historic Santa Cruz de Xochitepec Church, where you can enter to admire its architecture. Then you begin the climb to Cerro Xochitepec, where the Monument of the Holy Cross is located. A procession carrying a heavy wooden cross takes place every year at the Fiesta de la Santa Cruz on May 3. The name Xochitepec means “hill or mountain of flowers,” and the focus of this community is this beautiful extinct...

This route is classified as moderate because although short, the climb is steep. It takes you to the summit of Cerro Xochitepec, where the Monument of the Holy Cross is located. A procession carrying a heavy wooden cross takes place every year at the Fiesta de la Santa Cruz, on May 3. The name Xochitepec means “hill or mountain of flowers.” You will enjoy impressive views from the top of this extinct volcano.

The Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park is a great place for family outings, to enjoy art, culture, excellent cuisine, and nature in the heart of the city. Several music concerts have also been held here. This route takes you on a tour of the park on paved trails and made of dirt. You will visit the small lake where ducks, fish and turtles live. It's all under the cool shade of tall trees, including cedar and eucalyptus, with some oak and pine.